[toobluvr]

I'd like to get a good, clear and up close look at my stylus.

Any of you guys using a loupe for that?

Does it work well?

What magnification do you recommend?

Thanks,
John

[twitch54]

While it will provide 5-10x (on avg) magnafication, it will by no means give you what a mocroscope will provide. the're cheap enough, so if it gives you peace of mind ....go ahead !

[TomS]

You could always get one of those cheapo USB microscopes on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-1-3-Mega-Pixel-USB-Digital-Microscope-230x-Zoom-A3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4146c10d0eQQitemZ280359931150QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsupported

[lcrim]

I've had an inexpensive loupe bought on ebay a few years back.  I use it to check if the stylus is damaged or dirty.  Why would you want more detail than that? 
 
Sorry, I did check my history on ebay and checked the loupe but no details but it was less than $5.  I use it regularly.

[Wayner]

If you have a local jewler that you are friendly with, I'm sure he will put it under one of his better powered scopes to help you out. I have a friend that is a jeweler and said to bring it over anytime.

Wayner

[twitch54]

Why would you want more detail than that? 

for those 'analy' inclined .................

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=87723&highlight=stylus+microscopes

but I do agree, for casual inspection, cleaning of the crud , etc ,10x should suffice.

[toobluvr]

I'm pretty anal...but not microscope anal!
 

Like you Icrim, I simply want to check stylus condition.

Also, awhile back I managed to bend my cantilever a bit.   

I put it back as best I could, and I'd like to see how the repair turned out.

So....what power do I need?  10X?  20X?
Maybe I'll just get both.  I checked Amazon and I'm surprised at how cheap they are.