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hello, what is the ideal magnification power for inspecting a stylus ?
readster
Check out this thread, it shows the setup I use:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1140840022&openmine&zzNsgarch&4&5#Nsgarch
if you remember that website Dlwask, let me know, i am looking for a good reasonable place to purchase one. thanks.
Readster, do a Google search for "pocket microscope" and you'll get a lot of sources. I think they work better than loupes, but do take a little patience/practice. 50x is a good strength, allows you to see the stylus and cantilever at the same time.
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