Seems to pick up more fluff than any previous cartridge.
I have a Krystal and a) it picks up more dust than the Arkive it replaced and b) I think it digs deeper into the groove so this is no surprise. The Project Alu cleaning machine sorts the problem out for me.
Ps: Green stuff and a stylus cleaning brush are my friends. I clean the record (never seems to need cleaning again) then clean the stylus at session end with brush and green stuff.
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That’s a coincidence, I had the Arkiv too.
Interestingly it’s a fairly new LP though I’d left it on the platter for a few days.
In the room light the LP looks quite clean but shining a torch on it it’s extremely dusty.
Just took out the second LP of 2 I don’t think I’d played and there’s seems to ge lots of dust on it. Shame as they’re lined paper sleeves.
If I resurrect the Project cleaner I’ll need ear defenders!
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G’day AC,
Does your Linn have a plastic lid?
Mitch in Oz.
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I’ve resisted using this for some time but just did and can’t believe how much clearer it all sounds.
Trying to remember which cartridges this caused issues with 
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I clean every record new or secind hand before the first play. The amo7nt of muck in new albums is surprising.
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Yes, original lid. In fairness the hifi room needs a good clean and dusting down.
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Ideally I’d clean new vinyl I’m just too disorganised these days!
Linn used to say that the best way to clean a record was to play it. What you bought isn’t a stylus, it’s a conversion kit to make your LP12 into an RCM.
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The human race is doomed when we need warnings such as the ‘Caution…’ on that bottle!
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The dust could be lifting of the mat too. Even the new records seem to need a proper wet clean to get rid of static.
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Interestingly, with a 30+ year old felt mat I was going to ask hoe peiple clean theirs?
Maybe one of those tacky paper rollers used to get fluff off clothes?
Yes, I used one the other day and it was perfect. Just keep it clear of the needle.
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Krystal I think so tread carefully.
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My mat never needs cleaning. Presumably because the Project Wash it kills static?
Aluminium cantilever 
How old is it? The mat that is.
Also is your project cleaner noisy - mine’s an older one and sounds like a jet engine.
The one you’ve got. 
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