arancano
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When the stylus is dirty, of course. But how do we know when it is? There are various ways to find out to avoid unnecessary cleanings. But, are they convenient? Is it easier to just clean it even if we cannot easily tell if it really needs it?
We risk damaging a stylus every time we clean it, especially if it is a fragile model with a super-thin cantilever. I came up with a way that is super-easy for me. Many folks will not find it an elegant solution. They are right. However, for me putting more hours of service on a cartridge is more important than aesthetics.
I mounted a USB microscope to the front right edge of my Technics 1210GR turntable.
I turn the microscope on with the arm resting at a predetermined place.
The stylus looks something like when it needs cleaning.
And something like this after cleaning.
We risk damaging a stylus every time we clean it, especially if it is a fragile model with a super-thin cantilever. I came up with a way that is super-easy for me. Many folks will not find it an elegant solution. They are right. However, for me putting more hours of service on a cartridge is more important than aesthetics.
I mounted a USB microscope to the front right edge of my Technics 1210GR turntable.
I turn the microscope on with the arm resting at a predetermined place.
The stylus looks something like when it needs cleaning.
And something like this after cleaning.