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What is a typical life span of a stylus or cartrid

I have opt to make a purchase on a turntable that has roughly 30 hours of use on the table and cartridge.
A hifi shop has it and offered me $70.00 off regular price.
Any ideas?

Thanks

By the way, I am just getting back into vinyl. I am a borderline audiophile if you want to call me that lol.
Another words I have been into Hi end equipment for 20 years. Just budget minded till now.
skyclmbr
skyclmbr OP
28 posts
 
Thanks for the response. I haven't owned a turntable since I was 19 years old, many moons ago lol. I am now 44 so a lot has changed since then I know.

The table I am looking at is the Pro-ject Debut 3 with acrylic platter and sumiko pearl cartridge installed. He is asking $595.00 I believe for it new or $70.00 off and take the demo.

Thank you
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
I'd pay the $70 to buy new.

You have no idea how the cartridge was played/(mis)aligned/dropped etc.

30 hours can be a lifetime if handled improperly.

IMO
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
Agree with Audiofeil, plus you have no way to verify how long the cart has been played.
markphd
667 posts
 
It lasts until it's worn out which depends on use/abuse.

If it's a reputable dealer, it should have been taken care of properly. However, it it was demo'd by a number of customers not in the presence of the dealer, it could have been abused a bit. Personally, I'd pay the $70 and get a new one. It avoids problems.
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