I'm mostly recording from 78 discs. 500 [approx] records = 1,000 sides @ 3 minutes [approx] = 50 hours playing time. (In fact, it's probably more than that: I'm not allowing for 10 per cent or so on 12" discs.) That's about two styli; but, since I frequently have to record more than once to get the levels right, it's maybe four or five styli @ £30.

I suppose I could splash out on Diamond Cut, which automatically selects the better bits from each track to produce a mono final product. Much better not to have to spend the extra cash!

Steve