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

stuartbranson04-11-2005 3:41am

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stuartbranson OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 183 posts 04-11-2005 at 07:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've been looking at Koetsu. They don't become affordable (generally) until about 300-500 hrs. I have a Shelter 501 mkII and a Dynavector XX-2. ("My System" is not updated)
stuartbranson OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 183 posts 04-11-2005 at 02:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Though I don't have a cleaning machine, I usually use the Premier LP cleaner and dry brush method,Last stylus cleaner and Zerostat before each play. I found the Zerodust doesn't work all that well. More offensive records get hand cleaned with Record Doctor fluids and brushes. Re: ZYX, I have read here: http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Cartridges.html how good these are so maybe I will hold out for one. Thanks.

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