In the CED VideoDisc system, the diamond stylus itself was not the actual pickup mechanism. The stylus provided support for the conductive titanium pickup.
- Joe Ekaitis

In RCA's earlier prototype VideoDisc system the stylus was made of sapphire with a tantalum electrode. Problems with stylus breakage and short life prompted the change to diamond.
- Tom Howe

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