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Lyra Delos Stylus Replacement Options

I just bought a pre-owned Lyra Delos MC carty, advertised to have only 150 hours of time on it. My spinner is a VPI Classic TT. Installation was a snap and I am enjoying the Delos. I think it's a solid grade above my old carty, the Soundsmith Zephyr. Not in another league mind you, but a grade better in transparency, imaging and bass slam.

My Q is really directed to members who own the Delos. What is the useful life of the stylus, 1500hrs to 2000hrs?? When the useful life of stylus is expended, what are the options for stylus or cantilever replacement and cost?

As an aside, the nice thing about the Zephyr is that Peter Ledermann retips the stylus for only $150. I'm already on my 2nd stylus retip. Peter also inspects the cantilever and suspension when he does the retip. So far, all has been well with the those parts.

Thanks,

Bruce
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My Q is really directed to members who own the Delos. What is the useful life of the stylus, 1500hrs to 2000hrs?? When the useful life of stylus is expended, what are the options for stylus or cantilever replacement and cost?

Well, Lyras have a very good quality control and they last very long when the usual care is done (correct setting, VTA, Antiskate, no maid cleaning the System). I used some for years, no idea about the hours but none went ever weak. Have contacts with the owners and they are still running strong. My Delos is from the 1. Series and it is like new.
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