Nsgarch wrote:
Line-contact or micro-ridge styli will last longer than conical or elliptical styli; because the former develop less friction (even though most cartridges that use them require higher VTF)In theory, yes. In practice, only if the alignment is correct to reduce the stress (contact force/unit area) on the groove walls. Correct alignment also is known to increase separation, and reduce phase errors, crosstalk, and distortion :o)