[Jukebox-list] Why the saphire needles?

[David Breneman]

--- rodehond <rodehond at xs4all.nl> wrote:

> Maybe it's just my ignorance but I was wondering: why do they still
> sell saphire needles when the ones made of diamond are far more 
> durable? Does it have to do with the sound or something?

Enough people want to save a couple bucks to make it worthwhile.
For casual playing, saphire styli are fine for 78s since the
groove is bigger.  But they still wear down faster than diamond.


David Breneman         david_breneman at yahoo.com


       
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