Cartridge life span?

Analog gurus - how long could a cartridge last on your table

Hours of playing time? do they vary from MM and MC or?
I need a rough idea?

Thanks

rapogee01-21-2007 4:49pm

gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,395 posts 01-22-2007 at 09:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Depending upon (MIS)use a well constructed, fresh MC would last 3-5000 hrs of playing. Limiting factors include, dropping rather than cueing the arm on the lp, incorrect setup, time & weather conditions...