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The LAST Factory Stylast Stylus Treatment

This is a blast from the past that I simply cannot live without. I have been using Stylast for more than 30 years and as a result no matter how long I held on to a phono cartridge whether it be years or decades, they left my possession without the stylus having any appreciable wear. A little swipe of Stylast after cleaning it and just before dropping it onto the vinyl assures that the stylus navigates the grooves with greater ease, less friction and heat, and the results are clearly audible. The fact that your stylus wear slows to a crawl is just a side benefit!  You can call it the “L.A.S.T.” equivalent for the stylus. (If you are not familiar with “L.A.S.T.”, hop over to the last factory website and read all about it. I’m an avid user.)  At $36 for a quarter-ounce bottle, it’s not cheap but it lasts several years and can potentially save you thousands on retips!

In my next article I will discuss my favorite record care products.

Links to these Products

Nerve Audio Homepage

http://nerveaudio.com/

Protractor Product Page

http://nerveaudio.com/phono-acc/cartridge-alignment-protractor/

Headshell leads page

Silver

http://nerveaudio.com/phono-acc/litz-silver-headshell-wires/

Copper

http://nerveaudio.com/phono-acc/litz-headshell-wires/

GEM Dandy Homepage

http://gemdandyproducts.com/

GEM Dandy RCC Mat

http://www.gmanalog.com/grooove-lube-lp.php

Mobile Fidelity Homepage

http://mobilefidelity.com/

Mobile Fidelity LP#9

http://www.mofi.com/product_p/mfsllp9.htm

Last Home Page

http://thelastfactory.com/

Stylast Product Page

http://thelastfactory.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=13&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1