I have used different brushes, compressed air (gently of course) and those got the stylus clean but still left alot of dust. The Onzow stylus cleaner gets all the dust and is so easy to use. I recommend this product to anyone serious about vinyl. Makes a huge difference.
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I've owned vinyl for over 40 years. I've always been very diligent about cleaning the stylus before I play an album using a stylus brush. Even after using the stylus brush, after a while some gunk builds up on it that the brush does not remove. This comes through the speakers as distortion because the stylus is not fully in contact with the groove of the record. At this point I had found it easiest to remove the stylus, and using a magnifier with a bright light, clean the needle tip using my stylus brush. Ugh! What a pain. Not anymore! This product is better than claimed. (I guess they should put more exclamation points at the end of every listed benefit). Seriously though, I no longer use the stylus brush. This product cleans the stylus 100% by simply dropping the stylus on this clear blob. That's it. They even build in a magnifying glass so you can view the stylus before and after. I've only owned this a couple of months, so I can't vouch on it's longer term effectiveness or how easy it is to clean. At this point I have no concerns. At least I know the first point of the audio chain is the best it can be, and I couldn't say that before. And that's all I have to say about that. Read full review
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evaluate audio prototypes, act as a judge, and write reviews for magazines. Thanks to this, I have made many friends in the audio world, and a lot of people who share the same interest come to my listening room. Mr. John M. Argle of JBL was one of them.Since my school days, I have been pursuing my ideal sound by handcrafting tape recorders, amplifiers, and speakers. Even today, I continue to make speakers. Recently, I finally completed my life's work of researching the MFB speaker system and am now taking a break. As for amplifiers, many manufacturers have started producing great ones, so I shifted my focus to evaluation and criticism. While I did not personally make cartridges by hand, I have accumulated many valuable cartridges and rare prototypes from past generations over more than half a century of audio research. I am proud to say that all of these cartridges are in playable condition. I do not use liquid cleaners to clean my cartridges, but rather ONZOWZERODUST, which I have been using since its introduction. The main reason is that it can be easily and safely cleaned, and records can be played immediately after cleaning, making it very convenient. I used to struggle with cleaning cartridges using brushes and other methods, so I was thrilled when this product came out. I have recently come across some critical posts about ONZOWZERODUST. In all my years of experience, I have never observed any residue from ONZOWZERODUST on the stylus, as some critical reviewers have noted. The safety of ONZOWZERODUST is evident, and I want to reassure you that there is nothing to worry about when using it with common sense. In other words, it will not deteriorate unless intentionally exposed to sunlight,UV irradiation, or washed with hot water. However, since it is a cleaning product, it is necessary to replace it when it becomes difficult to remove dust and dirt after a certain amount of use.The recommended replacement period is 5 to 7 years. This consideration is important to ensure the longevity of your precious stylus. Having worked for an automobile manufacturer until retirement age, I have acquired knowledge about materials such as metals and synthetic resins while handling various parts. Like all audio products, please store and use ONZOWZERODUST with care. I hope you will be able to enjoy your music with your favorite stylus as long as I have.Read full review
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It does seem rather expensive for what it is, but when you see it work, it is pretty amazing. First time I tried it there must not have been anything on the stylus, but the second time it left a small black dot on the surface. I didn't think there would be anything on the stylus given only about half a dozen lp's played since the first attempt at cleaning. This will spoil you if you want a super easy, super safe way to regularly keep your stylus clean. Now that I have one I would not go without! Given the cost of replacement cartridges and stylus, I think it proves itself a good value as it eliminates the risk of damaging expensive components.
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I recommend using the Zerodust stylus cleaner for anyone with a turntable. It is very easy to use, keeps the stylus working in tip top shape and is the safest way I've ever seen to clean the needle.
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