Stylus Cleaning Schedule?

I've settled into the pattern of cleaning my stylus (also using the Last brush & cleaner) before each session and dry brushing after each side.

This is the result of a couple of things: I recently got a magnifying glass and was alarmed at the amount of stylus gunk it revealed. I also recently started using the Disc Doctor fluid and brushes, and the stylus is dredging up a *lot* of debris on some of my used records. I really don't like the idea of that stuff being dragged through the grooves, so I have been pretty diligent lately about keeping the stylus clear.

I also have and like the Harley book. It's a useful reference and a good intro to the hi-fi hobby. A lot of the info can be got from magazines, websites, forums, etc., but it's nice to have it all in one place in a format that you can take out on the deck or to other preferred reading spots.

Cheers,
Brent

You really should clean or dry brush the stylus before every side. Both the stylus and your records will last much longer. Playing a dirty stylus is like dragging sand paper inside the grooves.

Unless you are competely rinsing off the DD fluid (which I am not sure is possible), you can expect to dredge up residue.

I clean my stylus with LP9 every album, but not every side. I also use a RCM.

Happy listening,

~Fx

After VPI-ing my records once in-a while I found that I only need to dry-brush after the whole record played or even two of them.
I wash the stylus with liquid every listening session.