long lasting cart


I listen to records about 30 to 40 hours a week in my home office. I have a Music Hall 5.1 with a Nagaoka mp 200. Thinking about a Soundsmith zepher ll. But it would only last 6 months. So maybe ?????
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You write the following:
Advanced profiles like MicroRidge can be used for more than 2000 hrs,

This is a cut n paste from SoundSmith's website.  https://www.sound-smith.com/articles/stylus-shape-information
  • Spherical / Conical      - 150hrs
  • Elliptical                       - 250hrs
  • Shibata/Line contact   - 400hrs
  • SAS/MicroRidge         - 500hrs

Where are you seeing where a MicroRidge can be used for more than 2000 hours.  I'm interested in that kind of longevity!  I may be missing something here so pardon my ignorance.