Miyabi 47 cartridge: How many hours does it last ?


I have an opportunity to buy a used Miyabi47 cartridge. What is the typical life expectancy of this cart, considering it is well maintained ? How many hours does it really sing without any significant deterioration ?

I remember reading somewhere it only does 1000 hours before starting to lose its magic :(. Is it true ?
pani

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Is this Miyabi 47 really a cartridge made from Takeda??? Some say, it is not.
Takeda himself does no more repairs, when you find out who made it, Service
shouldn't be a problem. Btw. the Miyabi Standard works very will with all kind of
Arms and is really outstanding from sonics. Takeda used that body for a few
manufacturers, Cello, Krell, Mark Levinson, Red Rose ... but he said, the
Standard was his own voicing, he sold it for his own and it was sonically his
best design...
Nearly all "information" here is about Miyabi Standard Design, but that one has nothing to do or in common with the 47labs cartridge.
You guys a superb combination of fun and information. So, it is clear that 1000 hours mark for a Miyabi cart is a good time to consult the doctor. Now, the next important topic could be, in the absence of Takeda san who else can do a good job of retipping ?


Takeda Miyabis

I got my first Takeda Miyabi Alnico (later renamed to Standard based on the price policy of 47 Lab, they introduced the plastic body for 4k as their premium cartridge, later they also carried the Alnico and renamed it to hold the price hierarchy...it was great, in USA the Standard was - officially - much cheaper than in Europe :-)) in the 90's and it was running 10 years day in, day out. I guess 1000h is nothing for it.
Then I bought another one (I bought Miyabi 3x) and same story, always top Performer, I sold it to an audiophile who did visit me and wanted to have it. My 3. one was a spare and was at my Dealer's place, when I called him to send it, he sold it to one of his customers, ordered another one for me, but then Takeda gave the message, he will retire and that's it....
Retip is no problem for that Cartridge, but I think, they are rare to find.
I listened to 47Lab unit years ago, from my memory --> all those who knew both, preferred the Standard.