Date:         Wed, 7 Apr 2004 20:42:56 EDT
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From:         Sherwin Cerini <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Examining styli for wear.
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In a message dated 4/7/2004 7:59:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
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> so at the modern one to two gram range it probably takes much more than
> 10,000 hours to show significant wear.

Mike,

How are you able to play 78s with such low tracking force? I have 30 year old
equipment which requires at least 3-4 grams tracking force. Is it your
equipment that allows you to play at a much lower force? If so, which components of
the TT make the difference?

Thank you.

Sherwin Cerini

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