How long does a stylus last?


I'm thinking of buying a good cartridge; Koetsu or the like but I need to buy used to afford one.
How many hours on a cartridge is too many hours. Does this vary from brand to brand?

Thanks
stuartbranson

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Keeping your records clean with a good record machine and cleaning fluid along with cleaning the stylus before each play with a Zerodust or Mr Clean Magic Cleaner (DIY - Doug Deacon invention), greatly extends the life of your stylus.
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Rgds,
Larry
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Stuart,
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I would highly recommend that you clean every record with Disc Doctor, RRL or Audio Intelligent cleaning fluids with either Disc Doctor or Last brushes and a good record cleaning machine like the VPI or Loricraft(this one is great but quite expensive).
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Every record even brand new LP's have the mold release compound on them left from the manufacturing process.
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I would not think of playing a record regardless of how good it looks (even if brand new) on the surface without giving it a thorough cleaning. Playing clean records will definitely extend your stylus life.
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Rgds,
Larry
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David,
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Sorry, but you don't get to rest here. You need to get the Koetsu Signature Rosewood Platinum.
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Rgds,
Larry
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Sirspeedy,
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Big Congrats on getting your SOTA back. You must be one happy camper. I am delighted that the Symposium Ultra shelf is working well under the SOTA.
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If you ever get a chance, try using a set of Symposium's Rollerblocks under the SOTA and on top of the Ultra shelf. It might take you to an even better place. Best to borrow a pair. If you can't find any to borrow, let me know and I will lend a pair to you for a test drive.
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Rgds,
Larry
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