Apparently stylus wear is in fact very low. What in fact gets worn/damaged tends to be the cantilever. For this reason it is highly recommended that you use an arm lift - I do this religiously now.
I will also add that some theorise that cartridge treatment solutions creep up the cantilever and can damage the coils - therefore try the ultrasonic cleans on the cardas test record, and/or that stylus grunge cleaner that looks lie a bit of blue tack.
I will also add that some theorise that cartridge treatment solutions creep up the cantilever and can damage the coils - therefore try the ultrasonic cleans on the cardas test record, and/or that stylus grunge cleaner that looks lie a bit of blue tack.