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chiagerald
09-03-2007, 11:55 AM
Hi!

I've tried searching but I didn't find any suitable answers... so here goes...

How would you know when it's time to change your stylus?

Sorry if it's seems elementary... I really need to know :confused:
Dinsdale
09-03-2007, 01:45 PM
Not to be difficult, but I found the following using 'replace' and 'stylus' as search terms - there were more, if you want to look:

http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=30737

http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?p=2593210

http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=110394

http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=100111
phallumontis
09-03-2007, 02:12 PM
I don't use a microscope or anything to inspect it, but there's an unmistakable sound coming from your records that will let you know when it's time. Sibilance usually starts becoming a problem, and you start itching to take the record off the platter as it nears the end of a side because it's no longer tracking the inner grooves as it should. As soon as I hear it, I stop playing all records until the stylus or cartridge is replaced.
chiagerald
09-03-2007, 08:30 PM
Thanks a lot for all the replies, yeah, I'm beginning to hear more sibilance on records that didn't have that problem before. I guess most people want to delay buying a cartridge because of the costs involved and hope to get more mileage from them. By the time they realise, it's too late! I guess it's time to make a change.
johnny33
09-03-2007, 08:31 PM
I would say if you start hearing those things you are waiting too long to change it.
motorcitydave
09-04-2007, 12:11 AM
Hi!

I've tried searching but I didn't find any suitable answers... so here goes...

How would you know when it's time to change your stylus?

Sorry if it's seems elementary... I really need to know :confused:

I replace mine once a year regardless of how many hours it's had on it...:) As a matter of fact, I'm just about due for a new one.
Kent Teffeteller
09-04-2007, 07:50 AM
Hi,

I replace my stylus after 12 months (or 2000 sides). Whichever comes first.
florette69
09-04-2007, 08:07 AM
Hi,

I replace my stylus after 12 months (or 2000 sides). Whichever comes first.

The old rule of thumb always used to be 750-1000 hours of use, so assuming it's used with care then around 2000-2500 sides sounds about right. It's certainly no good leaving it until the sound deteriorates because you'll then need to replace all your records as well.:(