Any inputs on the low output Grado's?

scott wurcer · 18th December 2009, 10:57 PM

Just curious. I was interested in any impressions folks might have with respect to sonics and compatibility with my Sumiko MMT arm.

d to the g · 19th December 2009, 12:06 AM

I was definitely not impressed by the grado statement sonata on my RB300. I'd actually consider it a step down from the grado black. I had the cartridge for a 24 hour demo and I've since read that the wood body grado's can be 'alignment challenged'. YMMV.

scott wurcer · 19th December 2009, 12:40 AM

Thanks for that, I think my local guy will let me try several and pay for what I end up with, as it should be I guess.

wrenchone · 19th December 2009, 12:57 AM

Interesting - I'm currently running a Grado Gold. Though I'm probably not getting the most out of the cartride my my current TT and tone arm, I've wondered what the next logical step up could be.

vinylkid58 · 19th December 2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by scott wurcer

Just curious. I was interested in any impressions folks might have with respect to sonics and compatibility with my Sumiko MMT arm.

You shouldn't have any issues, at least not mounting anyway. I have basically the same arm (Jelco SA-370H) with a variety of MC's. Using a Denon DL-103R at present. Never tried a wood bodied Grado thou.

You are in a unique position being able to try a few different cartridges before buying. Should be fun.

Jeff

18th December 2009, 10:57 PM	#1
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19th December 2009, 12:40 AM	#3
scott wurcer diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: cambridge ma	Thanks for that, I think my local guy will let me try several and pay for what I end up with, as it should be I guess. __________________ Clay is embedded in our subconscious. It has been there for at least 50,000 years.

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19th December 2009, 12:06 AM	#2
d to the g diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: minimalopolis	I was definitely not impressed by the grado statement sonata on my RB300. I'd actually consider it a step down from the grado black. I had the cartridge for a 24 hour demo and I've since read that the wood body grado's can be 'alignment challenged'. YMMV.

19th December 2009, 12:57 AM	#4
wrenchone diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Silicon Valley	Interesting - I'm currently running a Grado Gold. Though I'm probably not getting the most out of the cartride my my current TT and tone arm, I've wondered what the next logical step up could be.