Grado 8MZ stylus into which of my 3 bodies.

[hotwater]

Hi, I've been using Grado since Joe Grado convinced me to use them exclusively at the radio station we owned in California about 1984. I am currently using a Statement 3 mounted to a Dynavector 501 on a modified Thorens TD125 series 1. Downstream from there is always comparable. This all said so you understand my question. I bought my wife a Technics turntable as she would not use the above combination for fear of damaging the expensive stylus. I have a ZTE+1 in good shape and 2 other bodies with bent or broken stylus. She now plays records happily (using stock ZTE+1) with much less fear. I purchased an 8MZ stylus this morning hoping to improve her sound. Which of the three bodies would suit the stylus best. ZTE+1, G-1+ (Dark Brown) and an XT+ (the ones we ran at the radio station). My assumption is the G-1+ but having never played with other stylus/body combinations I look to you for advice. By the way, the Statement 3 after only 24 hours of use is starting to really shine.
Best Regards to all
Bill

 

[DavidTT]

If I read the chart linked below correctly, the G-1 is the historical equivalent to the current Prestige Gold cartridge. The others are equivalent to the Prestige Black, the entry-level to the Prestige line. If I have all of that right, then I would install the 8MZ on the G-1.

I have an 8MZ that I've used on Gold and Silver cartridges and love it.

https://gradocanada.ca/fr/cartridges-and-styli-comparative-chart

 

[mh1947]

Several years ago I put an 8MZ on an original cheap Grado Black. Big improvement. Also, there is a nice improvement to the Grado sound on Technics tables when you add the KAB Fluid Damper. I imagine adding both the 8MZ/G-1 and the KAB could put a big smile on his face.

 

[Redd House]

Yup. The G-1.

 

[hotwater]

Thanks to all I will give it a shot this weekend.
BT

 

[ChristopherP]

Agree with all, please let us know what you think.
cheers