Record Research LP#9 is nothing short of a miracle for cleaning a stylus. It is made from a base of ISO-propyl alcohol, but should not be cause for alarm. This type of solvent is required to remove the baked on crud that attaches itself to the diamond.
As for fear of damage, remember that Musical Surroundings represents Record Research products, (including LP#9). They are also the importer for three very fine cartridge lines, Benz, Koetsu and Clear Audio.
Point being, the small profit in LP#9 would be a poor business decision if it raised warranty costs even a fraction of a one percent. These are literally among the most expensive cartridges in the world. One model is at or near $10,000.00.
As to performance, I have tried the methods mentioned here, with all being effective to some degree. Like Sdcampbell, I do my cleaning with the battery powered stylus cleaner, only I begin by saturating the pad with Record Research fluid.
You owe it to yourself to try this method. You will get an immediate improvement your first cleaning, and will show you what it can do in the first cut you choose to play.
As for fear of damage, remember that Musical Surroundings represents Record Research products, (including LP#9). They are also the importer for three very fine cartridge lines, Benz, Koetsu and Clear Audio.
Point being, the small profit in LP#9 would be a poor business decision if it raised warranty costs even a fraction of a one percent. These are literally among the most expensive cartridges in the world. One model is at or near $10,000.00.
As to performance, I have tried the methods mentioned here, with all being effective to some degree. Like Sdcampbell, I do my cleaning with the battery powered stylus cleaner, only I begin by saturating the pad with Record Research fluid.
You owe it to yourself to try this method. You will get an immediate improvement your first cleaning, and will show you what it can do in the first cut you choose to play.