The longevity and wear of a stylus depends on a number of factors. First the stylus profile, followed by set up and and cleaning and finally on the condition of the records.
600 to 1000 is about right. Although a conical will go sooner and super fancy profiles lasting longer.
My Denon of the past, 160 and 301 were around 500 to 600. My Empire conical about 300. My factory Benz glider around 1200. My soundsmith Benz Glider around 1500 or more. My Benz m.9, with after market cantilever and stylus....well, I'll have to see but I'm hoping 2000.
Your Shure should be around 500 plus or minus a few.
Regardless of the opinion difference, if the suspension is good and the stylus sharp.....enjoy it. But when you start to hear inner groove distortion that you can not adjust for it is usually a good indicator that the stylus is going. Meanwhile, keep your eyes open for a great deal on a cartridge with less than 100 hours. Often these come up and you can get a good deal on one. Just make sure it is a good match for your arm and phono section.
600 to 1000 is about right. Although a conical will go sooner and super fancy profiles lasting longer.
My Denon of the past, 160 and 301 were around 500 to 600. My Empire conical about 300. My factory Benz glider around 1200. My soundsmith Benz Glider around 1500 or more. My Benz m.9, with after market cantilever and stylus....well, I'll have to see but I'm hoping 2000.
Your Shure should be around 500 plus or minus a few.
Regardless of the opinion difference, if the suspension is good and the stylus sharp.....enjoy it. But when you start to hear inner groove distortion that you can not adjust for it is usually a good indicator that the stylus is going. Meanwhile, keep your eyes open for a great deal on a cartridge with less than 100 hours. Often these come up and you can get a good deal on one. Just make sure it is a good match for your arm and phono section.