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Years ago had a AT electronics stylus cleaner. Recently Mikey reviewed this new product (http://www.analogplanet.com/content/...kfdEeWjl3vT.97) and was taken by some before and after pictures of a dirty stylus. Anyone had a chance to experiment with the Flux HIFI product?
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Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
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-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 and 1000 Nextgen mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, vdh Colibri Master Signature, Mutech Hayabusa,
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms. -
Not sure about the Flux product, but I still have my AT-637
they go for high prices on the used market https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Audio+Technica+AT637
Myles, What do Lyra think about these devices? I read heresay that Dynavector did not recommend them.
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I'd be interested to know more too- the idea scares me- though I understand the concept. And, what about cartridge makers who advise against any liquid (I don't run an Ortofon, which is one of these, but an Airtight). I'm a compulsive cleaner, though, not a naysayer, so am curious.....Comment
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In Mikey's article, he used the word CAREFULLY a few times. If Mikey is cautious man I'm not going to take any chances. I can see it now, WHOOPS #%@&%Chris
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Has anyone ever posted similar magnified photos after using a Magic Eraser to clean their stylus?
I used to own the Signet version of the AT-637 above and still own the Onzow Zerodust blob of goop. In my experience, neither one of these performs better than a Magic Eraser. If you factor in the cost of the ME, it's a no-brainer.
Speakers: Rockport Avior
Amp: Ypsilon Aelius Mk II (Silver Edition)
Preamp: Pass Labs XS
Phono preamp: EMIA LR Phono Corrector, Slagle Silver SUTs
Phono: Continuum Criterion, Kuzma 4-Point, Lyra Etna SL Lambda
Digital: dCS Network Bridge, dCS Scarlatti DAC
Tape: Studer A80 RC, Doshi V3.0Comment
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A Magic Eraser demo
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Correct, John. You have to find the original stuff- not any with chemicals or scrubbing surfaces. I cut a piece down to about the size of the Oznow/Onzow and it is glued to a heavy circle of aluminum that keeps it from traveling or shifiting. (The foam blocks are larger and thicker than you need). I then use mine like the Oznow. Dip and up a couple or three times using the cueing lever on the arm. You must brush off and/or use goop afterwards to get rid of stray dust/particles of the melamine foam. You don't want your stylus coated with that dust playing a record.
I think the foam was originally invented as a soundproofing material. Eventually, they will have drones made out of it- you can use it for almost everything. (I was going to post something else in that vein, but decided it was in bad taste).
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With my luck, these devices would clean the tip right off the cantilever....Magnepan 1.6 QR Loudspeakers, Amherst A-2000 MOSFET 150 WPC Amp, Conrad Johnson PV-10A Modded Tube Line & Phono Stage, Electrocompaniet MC II Class A Head Amp, Audio Technica AT-OC9XML Cart (Stereo) , Graham Engineering 2.2 Tonearm (Stereo) , VPI Aries-1 Turntable (Stereo) , VPI Clamp, Denon DL-102 Cart, (Mono) , Luxman Tonearm (Mono) , Kenwood KD-500 Turntable (Mono) , Michell Clamp, Marantz 20B Analog FM Tuner, Pioneer SACD, Onkyo DX-6800 CD Transport, DIY 24B/192K DAC, Sennheiser HD-650 Headphones, Headroom Max Balanced Headphone Amp, DIY Silver InterconnectsComment
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I have one of these under the Signet name. What fluid do you use with yours?Originally posted by Metamatic View PostNot sure about the Flux product, but I still have my AT-637
they go for high prices on the used market https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Audio+Technica+AT637
Myles, What do Lyra think about these devices? I read heresay that Dynavector did not recommend them.
Steve Lefkowicz
Senior Associate Editor at Positive Feedback
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Analog 1: Linn LP12 (MOSE/Hercules II), Ittok, Dynavector 10X5 MK.II Low, iPhono2/iPowerX; Analog 2: Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon, Talisman S, iFi iPhono.
Digital: Geekom Mini PC (i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, JRiver Media Center 29, Tidal HiFi, Qobuz Studio), iFi NEO iDSD, iFi iUSB3, iPurifier2, Audioquest Jitterbug FMJ.
Electronics: Jolida Fusion (fully upgraded) line-stage, DIY passive line-stage, Antique Sound Labs MG-SI15DT-S, Burson Timekeeper Virtuoso
Speakers: Tekton Perfect SET 15, Tekton Lore, Magneplaner .7
Interconnects: Morrow Audio MA1, Vermouth Audio Black Pearl, Audioquest Evergreen
Speaker cables: WyWyres Diamond, Morrow Audio SP4, Vermouth Audio Red Velvet, Audioquest Type 5
Digital cables: Aural Symphonics USB, iFi Gemini twin-head USB.
Accessories: Sound Organization turntable shelf, Mondo racks, Pangea Audio Vulcan rack, Pi Audio Group Über BUSS, Monster HTS2000 power conditioner, Kinetronics anti-static brush, Pro-Ject VC-S record cleaner, Spin Clean record cleaner.
Headphones: Schiit Valhalla amp, Burson Conductor Virtuoso Amp, Meze Audio 99 Classic and 99 Neo, Beyerdynamic DT770Pro 600 ohm, 1More Triple Driver Over Ear, 1More Triple Driver IEMComment
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I've read good and bad comments about the Flux still not sure if I want to try on my Apheta 2Turntable: George Merrill Polytable Signature, 12” Jelco, Merrill-Williams R.E.A.L. 101.3, Sorane TA1L 12.7” Sutherland Loco MK2 Phonostage
Cartridge: Mutech Hayabusa MC, Hana ML MC, Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC, Ortofon Quintet Black S MC, Miyayama Spirit Mono MC mounted on Jelco SA - 750L 12" arm and Sorane TA1L 12.7” arm
Tuner: Apple Ipad
Digital Front End: Marantz SA-8005
Analog Front End: Teac X1000R
Amplification: Gato AMP-150 AE
Speaker System: Aerial 7T
Speaker Cables: Ortofon Spk. 3900Q Silver BiWire
Interconnects: Luna Rouge, Luna Orange
System Rack: George Merrill Stable Table
Music Storage System: Dedicated room with IKEA Kallax
Other Accessories: Symposium Acoustics, Audio Power Industries PE1, Sound Applications RLS-1 line conditioner modded by Jim Weil, 3 dedicated 20 amp circuit’s 10/2 Romex, Kimber Kable Ascent PK10 Power Cords, Oyiade R1 receptacle’s, VPI 16.5 & George Merrill Hydraulic Cleaning Apparatus MKII RCM
Room Size: 30x20x8Comment
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In a case like this, my advice would always be to first check with manufacturer/importer/dealer first. Last thing want is warranty voided.Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
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-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 and 1000 Nextgen mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, vdh Colibri Master Signature, Mutech Hayabusa,
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.Comment
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The Flux HiFi cleaner was imported by Mike Pranka at Toffco, but I just checked and his web site (http://www.dynavector-usa.com) seems available on GoDaddy. Anyone know if Mike is okay? He 's always been a really nice guy. Is Dynavector USA still active?Steve Lefkowicz
Senior Associate Editor at Positive Feedback
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Analog 1: Linn LP12 (MOSE/Hercules II), Ittok, Dynavector 10X5 MK.II Low, iPhono2/iPowerX; Analog 2: Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon, Talisman S, iFi iPhono.
Digital: Geekom Mini PC (i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, JRiver Media Center 29, Tidal HiFi, Qobuz Studio), iFi NEO iDSD, iFi iUSB3, iPurifier2, Audioquest Jitterbug FMJ.
Electronics: Jolida Fusion (fully upgraded) line-stage, DIY passive line-stage, Antique Sound Labs MG-SI15DT-S, Burson Timekeeper Virtuoso
Speakers: Tekton Perfect SET 15, Tekton Lore, Magneplaner .7
Interconnects: Morrow Audio MA1, Vermouth Audio Black Pearl, Audioquest Evergreen
Speaker cables: WyWyres Diamond, Morrow Audio SP4, Vermouth Audio Red Velvet, Audioquest Type 5
Digital cables: Aural Symphonics USB, iFi Gemini twin-head USB.
Accessories: Sound Organization turntable shelf, Mondo racks, Pangea Audio Vulcan rack, Pi Audio Group Über BUSS, Monster HTS2000 power conditioner, Kinetronics anti-static brush, Pro-Ject VC-S record cleaner, Spin Clean record cleaner.
Headphones: Schiit Valhalla amp, Burson Conductor Virtuoso Amp, Meze Audio 99 Classic and 99 Neo, Beyerdynamic DT770Pro 600 ohm, 1More Triple Driver Over Ear, 1More Triple Driver IEMComment
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Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
________________________________________
-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 and 1000 Nextgen mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, vdh Colibri Master Signature, Mutech Hayabusa,
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.Comment
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