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STYLAST dramatically reduces the friction at the stylus\/groove interface, resulting in extended stylus life, reduced distortion, increased tracking ability, and reduced record wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSTYLAST Stylus Treatment is effective through the entire play of one side of an LP record. A bottle typically lasts 3-4 years for most users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored STYLAST by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommended Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, STYLAST is a \"stylus treatment designed to reduce friction between groove and phono cartridge…. MF [analog guru Michael Fremer] has found STYLAST effective…\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Outstanding\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I bought some new Stylast and did some tests with my trusty sound analysis software,\" reports safulop, \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e. \"The results are pretty interesting and rather glaring. There is an easily measurable reduction in the noise floor from using Stylast, anywhere from 5 to 10 dB depending on the frequency band. Considering there are so many differences in audio we can measure but not hear, and other things we can hear but are very hard to measure, it's nice when one just supports the other this way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I religiously use both the cleaner and preservative with outstanding results. 25 years out of my last DV MR23RS and 6 on my 'new' XX2 MkII,\" raves effischer, \u003cem\u003eaudiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 13, 2017. \"I've also found their vinyl cleaners and preservative excellent products. LPs I purchased new and used their stuff on right out of the shrink wrap sound as good now as they did then.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtending Stylus Life\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTwo characteristics determine stylus lifetime: physical wear of the stylus contact faces, and the condition of the stylus suspension system. Stylast addresses both of these failure types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOver time, wear of the contact faces becomes apparent as noise and distortion, and as seen with microscopic examination. To prevent wear to the stylus, STYLAST behaves similar to a microscopic gas bearing. As the record plays, STYLAST transforms into a gas at the point of contact, reducing friction and also dissipating heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHardening of the elastomeric components through oxidation and loss of plasticizers causes stylus suspension failure. In the worst cases this results in collapse of the suspension. STYLAST Stylus Treatment addresses these failure types. Although Stylast is applied to the stylus tip, its extraordinarily low surface tension allows it to work its way upward over time along the stylus cantilever towards the suspension. Stylast absorbs into the elastomeric suspension and prevents it from hardening due to age, heat, atmospheric pollutants, dry air, or harsh cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Stylast on Every Play\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUse Stylast on every play, and clean your stylus with LAST Stylus Cleaner whenever you detect dirt or mis-tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSize: 0.25 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Last","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983030542509,"sku":"NEW-LAST","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45983030575277,"sku":"DEMO-LAST","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45983030608045,"sku":"OPEN-LAST","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cosmetically Blemished","offer_id":45983030640813,"sku":"BLEM-LAST","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Factory Refreshed","offer_id":45983030673581,"sku":"RFRB-LAST","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/LAST_01_2024__61469.1723581500.1280.1280_13d5793b-3fd1-440b-83c1-1692feffc4de.jpg?v=1778113416"},{"product_id":"clearaudio-elixir-of-sound-stylus-cleaner","title":"Clearaudio Elixir of Sound Stylus Cleaner","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\"A Must-Have for Vinyl Lovers\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKeep your phono stylus free of dust, dirt, and grime and enjoy the full potential of your cartridge. Clearaudio's Elixir of Sound Stylus Cleaner safely and easily cleans your diamond cartridge. The bottle cap includes a handy built-in applicator brush. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A must have for vinyl lovers,\" says \u003ci\u003eHi-Fi+\u003c\/i\u003e magazine . \"Extremely low alcohol content means no problems with stylus adhesives or transfer to record surfaces.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 10 ml contains enough cleaner to last most vinyl enthusiasts for years. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983394332845,"sku":"NEW-CLELIXIR","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CLELIXIR-LARGE__39142.1727269805.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778110800"},{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-brush","title":"Ortofon Stylus Brush","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Best Tool for Keeping Your Stylus Clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou can have the best turntable, phono preamp, and other hi-fi that money can buy and still get inferior vinyl playback due to a tiny amount of dirt or grime on your photo cartridge stylus. Don’t let this happen to you – especially when it is so easy to keep that stylus clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e”How does my stylus get dirty?” you might ask. Airborne dust and grime can eventually settle on the stylus, but a far more likely cause is your stylus picking up debris from a vinyl record. Whatever the cause, the solution is a cinch. Gently clean your stylus with Ortofon’s Stylus Brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecially Designed For Safe and Effective Stylus Cleaning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus Brush is specially designed for safe and effective stylus cleaning. Soft micro-fiber brush bristles gently but thoroughly dislodge dust, dirt, and other grime. And it is shaped and scaled perfectly for this particular cleaning job. Your stylus will thank you for the extra care and so will your ears every time you listen to LPs the way they were meant to be heard – clear and undistorted, thanks to a pristine-performing cartridge stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor best results, simply follow cleaning instructions included on the package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983401345197,"sku":"NEW-ORSB","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45983401377965,"sku":"DEMO-ORSB","price":12.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45983401410733,"sku":"OPEN-ORSB","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cosmetically Blemished","offer_id":45983401443501,"sku":"BLEM-ORSB","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Factory Refreshed","offer_id":45983401476269,"sku":"RFRB-ORSB","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ORSB_01-Large__90771.1727436075.1280.1280_dd6bd978-9b7b-423b-b6a8-e364584f68c0.jpg?v=1778131570"},{"product_id":"clearaudio-diamond-stylus-brush","title":"Clearaudio Diamond Stylus Brush","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Clean Stylus is a Responsive Stylus\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e Keep your vinyl playback system operating at peak performance. Dirt and grime on your record groove will quickly coat your phono stylus. This film on the sensitive diamond compromises playback. Don't let a little mud muddy analog sound. 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Extremely effective cleaning properties are required to meet the specified standards for such applications. The ST-50 gives you the very best in stylus cleaning performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMany stylus cleaners apply excessive force to the stylus and cantilever during the cleaning process. 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Its cleaning performance will be completely renewed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks Beautifully, Looks Beautiful\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTop class materials incorporated into a highly effective new design optimize your vinyl playback system and allow you to enjoy the highest levels of aural satisfaction. The casing is crafted from an aluminum block that is carefully buffed to perfection. It is then nickel-plated and the precision laser cut markings and leather cushion are installed. 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The primary reason for this is that liquid stylus cleaning formulas commonly contain alcohol or other substances that can attack the adhesive bond that holds the stylus onto the cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSo why not use a liquid formula that doesn’t contain anything that would weaken the adhesive bond? Clean your stylus safely and thoroughly with Audio Intelligent Vinyl Solutions Enzymatic Stylus Cleaning Formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Debris on Your Phono Cartridge Stylus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhat kind of contaminants and debris end up on your stylus? Quite simply, it’s the same ones that are on your records. Whether the contaminants are airborne or picked up from the surface of the record, there are benefits to cleaning this debris from your stylus with an enzymatic cleaning formula, just like you do with your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEarly in 2020, Audio Intelligent began development of an enzymatic stylus cleaning formula that will effectively remove protein-based and other debris from the stylus without causing any harm to the stylus or cantilever – and without leaving any sort of film behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMost importantly, the Audio Intelligent Vinyl Solutions Enzymatic Stylus Cleaning Formula contains no alcohol or any other ingredient that will weaken the stylus-to-cantilever adhesive bond. 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