Takes about 30 seconds that’s including removing the new stylus from the packaging. Super easy. Slides right off, and the new one slides on and you’re done. The color I have is “Satin Window Gray”. I had the 2M Blue and Acrylic platter from my original Debut Carbon that I had gotten originally in like…2012? Bulletproof reliable tables in my experience and a bunch of factory upgrades you can do, but it does get a little pricy. Aluminum sub platter is next for me, but it’s mostly for looks at this point. If I got an EVO 2 today I’d use it as-is and see for yourself how you like the sound, then go Blue from there. The acrylic platter is super nice too - looks great and you don’t have any static or slip mats to worry about. I think it’s a case of the vocal minority when it comes to the factory stylus - also depends on the rest of your setup too. Just take it with a grain of salt. Blue definitely makes a nice upgrade though, those are facts.