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Old 04-06-2018, 08:59 PM
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Default Do you use a record or stylus preservative?

I clean both my records and stylus. But so far I have not used any type of presevative. Lately though I have been wondering about products like Last and GruvGlide. Am I missing anything not using them? Do you use a record or stylus preservative and if so, does it make a big difference?
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Old 04-06-2018, 09:09 PM
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I've used LAST for so long now I can't honestly say if it 'still' makes a difference since I've not compared it to anything untreated.

I do remember some comments awhile back about the use of their stylus treatment and concerns with certain stylus / cantilever combinations whereby it would wick up the cantilever and cause issues. Maybe it was a breakdown issue with the stylus and the cantilever itself ?
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Old 04-06-2018, 09:44 PM
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I use a Zero Dust and Last stylus cleaner. I also use an Audiodesk to clean records and then follow with Groovelube.
There is a definite improvement with the Groovelube but you must follow the procedure to avoid build-up on the stylus. This is the Groovelube product made by George Merrill, NOT the product in an aerosol can. Recommended!!!

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Old 04-07-2018, 12:03 AM
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I have a VPI 17 record cleaning machine. I also use ZeroDust and ClearAudio stylus cleaner. I watched the Youtube video from GruvGlide which is what made me curious.

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Old 04-07-2018, 01:06 AM
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I use GruvGlide in very small quantities on records that have an excess of noise and it seems to help a tiny bit. If you use more than a very tiny bit you will get a lot of build up on the stylus really quick so be careful! LOL

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Old 04-07-2018, 02:21 AM
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I have been using gruv glide with positive results.
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Old 04-07-2018, 10:02 AM
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I’ve been using Last record preservative after initial cleaning on albums for more years than I can remember. I’ve compared sound before and after application and frankly can’t hear a difference, but old, well-played albums still sound fine. Bottom line, it’s doing no harm and may be doing some good, so I keep using it.
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Old 04-10-2018, 12:11 AM
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I’ve been using Last record preservative after initial cleaning on albums for more years than I can remember. I’ve compared sound before and after application and frankly can’t hear a difference, but old, well-played albums still sound fine. Bottom line, it’s doing no harm and may be doing some good, so I keep using it.
+1.....I was one of the first dealers to sell LAST at the retail level. I have used the record preservative (#2) and Stylast (#5) since day 1.

I have never let a LP touch any of my tables without a thorough vacuum cleaning and then a treatment of LAST #2.

To requote from above:

"Bottom line, it’s doing no harm and may be doing some good, so I keep using it."
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Old 04-10-2018, 01:47 AM
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I was turned onto LAST by a local vinyl junky and have not tried anything else.
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Old 04-10-2018, 10:56 AM
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I believe my Benz cartridge has a bonded stylus. Should there be any concern about this when using Last? I know that you should not use liquid stylus cleaners on a bonded stylus.
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