Not all MM cartridges have a user replaceable stylus. My Grado Sonata does not and neither do the upper end cartridges from them. I don't know why, other than they want you to buy a new cartridge when it wears out. There are many others, too - definitely not 99.9%. Majority? Probably, but I haven't a clue what the percentages are. It does appear at first glance the more expensive cartridges do not have a replaceable stylus.
Replaced my Ortofon Blue stylus today via plug and play swap in seconds
So their styli housing just pulls off the cartridge. New one slides on. Truly that easy. Takes seconds.
My question here is simple: do any other brands allow this? If not, why not? The design is so brilliant, so logical, I'll use this for life (plus it sounds good).
My question here is simple: do any other brands allow this? If not, why not? The design is so brilliant, so logical, I'll use this for life (plus it sounds good).