What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?

@pindac I think you are suggesting MC cartridges might be made with interchangeable stylus/cantilever assemblies? And you would make it simple and perhaps not require a technician? How would you suggest getting around the stumbling block of the connections between the coils on the proximal end of the cantilever and the output pins?

As stated " I am Mr Average Thinker ' on such a Subject. 

I have 'thought' about the Cantilever to Armature Interface being a mechanical coupling being one that is not dependent on adhesive and be a coupling that is more in relation as a coupling, that is similar to the micro mechanics found in certain watch designs.

I don't see any further need to flog to death, this very basic idea. 

@mulveling 

Sounds like I have to stretch out my use of my Koetsu Stone cartridge. Also not sure if they can retip my diamond cantilever in my Corralstone D. 

You give it to me.

Greetings 

The only thing one can do is trade it in for a new one or up your game and go for a $15k cartridge.

Once you get to the high end in cartridges it’s hard to go backwards.

Joe Nies