I agree with use of carbon fiber brush before each play, but have not used after each play by personal habit. I have been impressed how much the Zerodust collects from the stylus which I do clean before and after each play. Very simple compared to use of Last stylus cleaner with its brush. Bombaywalla's idea to see if light passes through the stylus seems quite clever, and I'll have to try it. Hope it doesn't force me back to wet cleaning again.
Cartridge cleaning
There is a lot of information in the forums reagarding record cleaning and preperation but, little about the art of cartride cleaning. In the past I always used the discwasher stylus cleaning solution and brush. Now I have a Lyra Helikon cartridge and the paper dust cover has made me afraid to use a liquid.
What are the accepted cartridge cleaning rituals among all you more experienced than I? Is the Zerodust cleaner a good product?
What are the accepted cartridge cleaning rituals among all you more experienced than I? Is the Zerodust cleaner a good product?