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What is a typical life span of a stylus or cartrid

I have opt to make a purchase on a turntable that has roughly 30 hours of use on the table and cartridge.
A hifi shop has it and offered me $70.00 off regular price.
Any ideas?

Thanks

By the way, I am just getting back into vinyl. I am a borderline audiophile if you want to call me that lol.
Another words I have been into Hi end equipment for 20 years. Just budget minded till now.
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markphd
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It lasts until it's worn out which depends on use/abuse.

If it's a reputable dealer, it should have been taken care of properly. However, it it was demo'd by a number of customers not in the presence of the dealer, it could have been abused a bit. Personally, I'd pay the $70 and get a new one. It avoids problems.
markphd
667 posts
 
Good call Viridian. If the new stylus is less than $70, that would seem the way to go.
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