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Gruv Glide - Do you use it?

Hello AGONers,

I was just wondering if any of you use gruv glide or any similar product. I decided to purchase some on a whim and gave it a try on a few LPs. I used it on a few pressings that were used that I bought in the local record store. Even though I cleaned these with a spin clean and a KAB EV-1, they were still a bit noisy. I applied the gruv glide and it did reduce the background noise and static significantly. It seems to do a good job. I just worry about it leaving residue on my LPs and my stylus, which I know it does.

What do you guys think about this product and the pros and cons of it?

Thanks
Andy Price
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islandmandan
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I have been using George Merrill's Groove Lube for nearly a year now, and haven't noticed any build up. It really does seem to reduce friction at the stylus/groove interface.
andyprice44 OP
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I checked out the groove lube. It looks like a similar product. It is cheaper than gruv glide. I might give it a try when this can runs out
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Andy,I wont play a record without it. The trick is DON'T use a stylus treatment USE a stylus cleaner. Using treatments on stylus AND the Gruv Glide tends to dull the sound. I use Gruv Glide on all my records after I spin clean them and I use Last stylus cleaner to keep my needle clean. Also,One can of this stuff lasted for over 250 records.And the price keeps going up on it! I think its $45 now. Great Spinning!
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