[78-L] Life of diamond 78 stylus in Stanton 500

[lotsastuff at iinet.net.au]

Hi,

New to the list...  I listen to 78s mainly using a Stanton 500 cart with a diamond 78 stylus.

I have just ordered a replacement stylus in case I break the one I have had for about 6 months now, but I was wondering how long I should expect the first one to last before it is worn out?

Also, when it is worn, is it still useful for older worn records that have been played by steel needles?


l.