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Stylus cleaning: tools, fluids, techniques?

I'm interested in your opinions about the best stylus cleaning tools and fluids are. I'd also like some input as to how to clean the stylus; but not so basic as to "always in the direction of record play". I'm more interested in how often, always with fluid, sometimes dry, how much force against the cantilever.

This question comes about as the result of my killing an inexpensive, but enjoyable, cartridge. I'm wondering if I "loved it too much". I'd like to get my vinyl hygeine down before the upgrade bug bites that part of my system.
macdonj

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fleschler
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ExtremePhono.com for the best stylus cleaner with no liquid.
fleschler
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I see so many negative comments on forums that suggest the worst case scenario without knowing the facts. I'm glad extremephono wrote back. I've got several friends using them on their Benz, Lydian and ZYX cartridges. (Premature collapse-it's known as cantilever fatigue and effects some cartridges more than others. I've had three Dynavectors which had suspension assemblies freeze up/harden and one with cantilever collapse from 1980 to 1992. Since then, only Lyra's which have superior suspensions).
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