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    Posted: 01 Jun 2022 at 11:16pm
Interesting, thanks for that Jon, maybe I should experiment with a 1042 stylus next time around; they're only about another £40 if I recall correctly.
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I bought a 1006 then a 1022 then got the 1012 stylus twice and still think it is really good. In a word the 1042 is more mellow but with detail. i prefer its sound.
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As it's so difficult to audition cartridges, I went for for the 1012 because reports suggested the Gyger II stylus has a slightly warmer character than the Gyger S on the 1042 does. Whether it actually does, I don't know, but I'm very happy with it. I'd be interested to hear your take on the difference between them, Jon.
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You are right about the cartridge vs stylus pricing and I also thought the 1012 was really good. Higher cost but I like the 1042 even more.
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Because of the relatively small difference in cost between a replacement stylus and a complete cartridge, I once bought a new G***ring 1012, removed the stylus to replace the worn one on the turntable. and now have a spare cartridge. If the one in use ever gives trouble, the spare can be fitted and the existing stylus pressed into service again in a few minutes.
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I've got an early 1990's Goldring 10xx body still going strong after several new styli. I bought a 1042 stylus a couple of years back and it is very good.
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Thanks for the information I'd never really considered the body before good to hear they're reliable.

Been looking at the cost of a replacement (my cartridge is a rebodied G***ring, and given a fancy name), well the stylus is only a few pounds cheaper than a new G***ring cartridge, but looking forward the replacement stylus for that is £100 cheaper than mine so that's something for me to ponder.
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