FLUX-Sonic Stylus Cleaner

FLUX-Sonic Stylus Cleaner was developed in Germany and manufactured here to gently, safely and quickly remove stubborn dirt from the stylus of your turntable. Directional vibration with a frequency of 210 Hz and a 3-dimensional amplitude of maximum 8 µm ensures residue-free cleaning. There is no need to remove the stylus.

The device is easy to use and suitable for any player. FLUX-Sonic can be used as often as necessary. We recommend using it after about 5-6 records.

Supplied with 5 ml of FLUX-Fluid cleaning liquid. FLUX-Fluid can also be purchased separately in 15 ml bottles. Discover your record collection!

Cleans and cares for your valuable cartridge
Improves the cartridge's capture capacity
Increases stylus lifespan
Improves sound quality
Fast and easy to use

FLUX-Sonic - caring for your valuable cartridge
The cartridge is one of the most important components of your turntable. Therefore, there is no doubt that the sensitive stylus needs special care. FLUX-Sonic makes this task easy. The needle cleaner has been specially designed for gentle, safe and quick cleaning of the cartridge.

Adhered dirt is removed from the player's stylus using targeted vibrations. This ensures residue-free cleaning and guarantees the highest sound quality. Practical: There is no need to remove the pickup, avoiding damage caused by improper disassembly. This means that the FLUX-Sonic can also be used by inexperienced record player enthusiasts. Cleaning a cartridge has never been so easy.

FLUX-Sonic guarantees the highest sound quality
Cartridge care and cleaning should not be underestimated. When you clean your record player's stylus, you can expect superior audio quality. With the FLUX-Sonic stylus cleaner, cleaning the sensitive cartridge is child's play. The system can be used as often as necessary. For best results, it is recommended to clean the cartridge after 5 plays.

FLUX-Sonic is good for you in several ways. On the one hand, you increase the service life of the stylus, and on the other, you significantly improve the sound quality. The turntable's clean stylus minimizes pick-up noise and optimizes sound with improved pick-up ability. An electric stylus cleaner will convince you of this twice.

You will be amazed: after cleaning the pickup, you will enjoy listening to your old record collection with renewed pleasure. You will be amazed at the acoustic properties that result from cleaning. If you haven't cleaned your stylus in a while, you'll clearly hear the difference. Improved sound quality will make your musical heart beat faster.

Convince yourself of the benefits of FLUX-Sonic and order your electric needle cleaner directly from our online store. The product is made in Germany and has a three-year warranty. Our advice: order FLUX-Fluid cleaning fluid at the same time. Don't underestimate a good supply. The liquid is also sold individually in 15 ml bottles.

Story

The history of vibration needle cleaners dates back to the 1970s. There were devices from various companies that used high frequency transmitted by liquid to remove dirt from the stylus. After the advent of CDs and the decline in turntable sales in the 80s and especially the 90s, these devices disappeared from the market. To the chagrin of many record listeners, they were not reissued due to the high cost. With SONIC, FLUX-Hifi has taken this idea and reworked the technology. The result is simply fantastic!

Cleaning

The stylus is the main component in the playback process. Here movement is created, which subsequently induces tension. The goal is to follow the groove precisely in the micrometric range. Cartridge manufacturers do everything possible to achieve perfect results. However, if the stylus is dirty, the diamond - no matter how polished and honed - cannot follow the deviation accurately. It reacts too early or too late, resulting in distortion. Even supposedly clean records are covered in dirt, some visible and some invisible in the groove. It contains particles of silicates, polymers and organic substances. They stick to the needle under the influence of high temperature during the scanning process. After playing just one side of the record, the needle is almost completely covered with dirt. After cleaning with a regular dry stylus brush, the fibers are removed, but the inlay remains. Only an aggressive liquid cleaner ensures a sufficiently clean diamond surface. However, since these cleaners can attack not only the diamond adhesive, but also the sensitive rubber parts of the needle bar suspension, caution must be used here. After using Flux-Sonic, not a single part of the pickup is damaged, we get excellent results. The stylus shines with a new shine.

Technology

The operating principle is similar to an ultrasonic cleaner used in dentistry or an ultrasonic bath for spectacle lenses. Strong high frequency vibration cleans surfaces. Some materials, such as aluminum, are damaged by ultrasonic processing. Even if the diamond were perfectly cleaned, the bonding points and needle bar suspension would be damaged, just like when using aggressive liquid cleaners.

The Flux-Sonic vibration cleaner, on the other hand, operates at a low frequency. The circuit and mechanics are designed in such a way that three-dimensional vibration acts on the needle, ensuring that all dirt particles are removed. The frequency is precisely selected in such a way that damage to the adhesive or suspension is excluded, and the cleaning result is maximum. The deviations are significantly less than the actual scan values. Therefore, the movement of the needle corresponds to only a small part of the load during playback.

To transmit vibration from the device to the needle, liquid is needed. It has an additional, mild cleansing effect and is produced on the basis of isopropanol. After use it evaporates without a trace. Flux-Fluid is applied to a specially designed pad made from the finest polyethylene fibers. These fibers themselves create a capillary effect due to their quantity and density, which is very similar to the effect of a liquid. When combined with Flux-Fluid, the result is an ideal combination that transmits vibration and absorbs dirt at the same time. We recommend using it before every playback process.

Result

The cleaning process takes only 15 seconds, after which the optimal result is already achieved. The scanning ability of the capture system is improved. Less abrasion also increases the life of the stylus. Driving noise is significantly reduced. As for the sound, the difference is simply amazing. Distortion and annoying background noise are virtually gone. Playback has become much more dynamic and enjoyable. Unpleasant peaks are no longer encountered and even the highest levels are reproduced without distortion. The frequency range seems to be expanded, especially in the low and high frequencies. Of course, cleaning the record is just as important as cleaning the stylus. Make sure the records are as clean as possible. A device from Flux-Hifi is already in development.

Cleans and cares for your valuable cartridge
Fast and easy to use
Minimizes scanning noise
Improves cartridge acceptance capacity
Increases stylus lifespan
Improves sound quality
3 year warranty

Technical data

Low frequency vibrations at 210 Hz
Amplitude is only 8 µm in the X and Y directions, 2-5 µm in the Z direction. This protects the sensitive pickup located in the magnetic coil
2x AAA batteries
1 LED diode for illumination of the platform, which allows you to accurately install the pickup
The underside, covered with felt, has latex "anti-slip bulges"

Weight 54 g
Size 11.4 x 6.5 x 3 cm