How Long will a Record Stylus Last? - When to Replace?

USB Microscope: https://geni.us/usb-microscope (AAL). GrooveWasher stylus cleaner: (Use code SOUNDMATTERS10 for 10% off): https://www.groovewasher.com/collections/cleaning-kits/products/sc1-stylus-cleaning-kit (AAL = Amazon Affiliate Link) Playing vinyl records is a demanding physical process that involves your stylus traveling a great distance. (Around 1,500 feet across each side of an average LP). Despite the fact most styli are made from diamond (one of the top ten toughest materials known to man) your stylus will eventually wear out. But how many records can you play before you need to replace a stylus? And how can you tell when it's time to swap it out for a new one. Resources: _________________________________ Full: How long will a record stylus last guide: https://www.yoursoundmatters.com/how-long-will-a-record-stylus-last/ _________________________________________________________________ Partner/Sponsor Discounts: GrooveWasher (Use code: SOUNDMATTERS10 for 10% Off) https://www.groovewasher.com/ Twelve Inch (Use code: SOUNDMATTERS10 for 10% Off) https://twelve-inch.com/ Vinyl Storage Solutions (VSS) sleeves: (Use code SOUNDMATTERS10): https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca/soundmatters vinyl.com (Use Code SOUNDMATTERS10) - Over 60,000 records! https://vinyl.com/?aff=94 Fosi Audio Gear (Use Code SOUNDMATTERS15 for 15% OFF): https://fosiaudioshop.com/soundmatters Soundeck Dampening Products (Use code SOUNDMATTERS10): https://soundeck.bigcartel.com Vinyl Pursuit - Ultrasonic Cleaned Vintage Vinyl: (Use Code VPSOUND12 for $12 OFF AND Grab a FREE Album from their extensive bargain bin selection for Orders $75+ CAD): https://vinylpursuit.com/ _________________________________________________________________ #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #turntable