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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
dhm78 OP
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Thanks! I actually only have one cart right now for/on my Pro-ject. I was more curious as to how scratches could effect a stylus. I clean and treat the stylus every week or so.
czarivey
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Defects on vinyl surface that cause skips, jumps, heavy and deep scratches can damage stylus. I have luxury of quick swap the cartridge and convenient arm weight that slides to accommodate necessary VTF settings for cartridges used.
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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.
czarivey
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Correct.
It's all a matter of magnitude. 
I have a record that is near-mint, but still can do stylus damage due to the huge misprint that almost touches the last track of the record and when it's done, it goes right away on top of label.

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