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In the Thread: Thank you, Sir! May I have another (MC-3000 II)?
Post Subject: Actually, it was 10 1/2 Years!Posted by Paul S on: 2/16/2013
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I just turned up the original paperwork while looking for the original packaging, in which I planned to return the cartridge to DK. The original packing slip was dated 27 July, 2002; rather more than the 8 years I "remembered". Which makes me wonder (again): what is the useful life of a phono cartridge, expressed as a "range"? Do I also "remember" something recent from Ortofon saying the life of a styus is - I dunno - something like 1,000 hours of play time! Of course, there are "other factors" involved in cartridge degradation, as well.
Probably, most of us simply continue to employ a cartridge until we "upgrade", or until it becomes unbearable.
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