eriathomas
Active Member
I like the AT sound, but Grado just wins out for me. I think my green sounds great on my Technics 1200. It did sound a bit better on my old HK table though.
And a free cartridge and stylus.For 15 grand, one should receive several nudes.
That is the sole reason I haven't tried another Grado. Trackability directly relates to both stylus profile and effective tip mass. An elliptical can't track many of the records I own (the profile is physically too "fat" to fit the tight grooves), and too much tip mass means the stylus/cantilever/suspension can't overcome its own inertia and accelerate fast enough to track a groove properly. I have always liked the Grado sound, but to listen to it mistrack through a lot of my vinyl and destroy it? No thanks. I'd be all over a Grado if they would join this century and make some sort of line contact stylus (and not some vaguely-named "twin tip" that is never illustrated on their site), and start using low-mass cantilever materials worthy of a high-quality diamond. And I would gladly pay for it--make that cart, Grado, and take my money!Other than the one already posted, no. But from what people are saying about the stylus, there's only so much one can do with a 'standard' elliptical.
And a free cartridge and stylus.
An elliptical can't track many of the records I own (the profile is physically too "fat" to fit the tight grooves),
Please share a review when you get a chance.Got it! Now what table to put it on? Maybe later Hot Rod it with a better stylus...
I don't even find it on Grado's site.
I don't recall hearing about quality control issues with Grado. What sorts of problems did you have with them?I'll be eager to see some reviews! Will the styli be redesigned or just the bodies? Will older bodies accept the new styli? Vice-versa? Exciting news either way...
I love the Grado sound, but I don't love the Prestige series 1. To me, they are sort of bland and dull compared to most of their previous offerings. Not to mention, QC ain't been so hot...
Well I couldn't help myself and just ordered a Blue2. I'm not the best cartridge-reviewer, but I'll try to let you guys know what I think (and I can post some photos).
I currently have a Red1 on my Technics SL-Q3, so I will be comparing it with that.
Have series 2 styli been released yet? If so, you might want to check prices.
Why did you select the Blue? I realized it is $50 more, and cancelled my order (more like postponed it). I surely want to hear your review.
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