Wow, I simply just replace the stylus when I notice it doesn’t sound right. Usually a year maybe two? My favorite is the ancient Nagaoka MP11 Boron. Love the fact that I can switch between elliptical, and conical depending on what I am playing.
A few years ago I re-tipped my 1966 Denon 103 for the first time. I must say that after the re-tipping I noticed absolutely not one bit of difference. My Decca Red still has it’s original stylus and sounds fantastic.
Most of my cartridges are from the 70’s and 80’s and most still have their original stylus. I never thought of counting playing time, I just simply listen. Works for me.
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A few years ago I re-tipped my 1966 Denon 103 for the first time. I must say that after the re-tipping I noticed absolutely not one bit of difference. My Decca Red still has it’s original stylus and sounds fantastic.
Most of my cartridges are from the 70’s and 80’s and most still have their original stylus. I never thought of counting playing time, I just simply listen. Works for me.
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