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What condition will you not play on your main system? LP content

I have a few great records ie early Prestige and some others with "sentimental" value that I'm hesitant to play on my main system. I've cleaned them but I'm not sure what kind of damage I could do to my stylus. Do you guys have a cut off point where you relegate LP's? Thanks, I know it seems like a silly question..
dhm78

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cleeds
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If the LP is clean, I see no reason to hesitate playing it on your system.
cleeds
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czarivey
Defects on vinyl surface that cause skips, jumps, heavy and deep scratches can damage stylus.
Yes, of course it's hazardous to play any LP that causes the cartridge to jump. A simple scratch, however, should not damage a stylus ... provided the LP is clean.
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