How do you know when to replace the stylist?

And can you replace the stylist or do you have to replace the whole cartridge?

Thanks in advance :)

drcruz02-29-2008 4:51am

rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,206 posts 03-05-2008 at 01:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At one time: Every serious audio salon(not going back to the "stylist" thing- honest) had a microscope which which to inspect your stylus. I'm certain(if you live near a metropolitan area) you could still find one. Really- any decent microscope would do. Just look for wear at the points of contact with the groove walls. Here are a couple stylus retipper tips:(http://www.vandenhul.com/Default.aspx?page=p&id=29) (http://www.sound-smith.com/retip/) If you have a cartridge that's honestly worth the effort Van den Hul is the bomb!! Plug, "stylus retipping" in your searchbar for more options.
rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,206 posts 03-05-2008 at 02:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OH- On the Van den Hul site: You have to click on "phono cartridges"(left of page), then "extra services" at the bottom of the cartridge list.