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Need Advice on Checking Stylus

Would appreciate some advice on how to check the condition of a stylus. My primary cartridges are the Soundsmith Zephyr and the Lyra Delos. I just bought a vintage pocket stylus magnifer (50x) for a couple of bucks. Ok, so what now?? I assume I'll need a good light source. Is a penlight flashlight enough, or shouold I buy something else?

Ok, when I get the proper light source and my stylus magnifer is delivered, what am I looking for? How can I estimate sylus condition and wear?? As I recall, the Zephyr has an elliptical stylus. The Delos is a micro-ridge contact line -- I think.

Thanks.
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I own this Colton x 50 hand microscope and need to try for at least a half hour to get the stylus in focus. I was never able to conclude anything from what I have seen or,
better, not seen. So why I still use the thing? Well why many people burn candles in the church? Those are a kind of analog rituals. Then consider this: "you don't own even a hand microscope????''
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