Grado Gold 8MZ stylus

[jt01]

I recently bought a Technics 1200 TT (not MK2 but older) with a Grado Gold cartridge. I'd like to replace the stylus and have heard good things about the Grado 8MZ, but can't find any reference to it on Grado's website. Is this still available or should I go with the regular Grado Gold stylus? Thanks for all responses.

 

[Jeff K]

Still available. It's pretty much a consensus upgrade for the same price as the gold stylus. $150

 

[jt01]

I'll email the Grado store and inquire about it - still can't find any reference on their site. Thanks for the reply.

 

[mprince]

I bought mine from LPGear if that is helpful - http://www.lpgear.com/product/GRA8MZSTY.html

 

[jt01]

LPGear it is - looking forward to comparing this with standard stylus. Thanks to all for the help.

 

[cnolanh]

I have a G1 (predecessor of the Gold) and the 8MZ stylus sounds excellent on it — takes the detail up one notch in my opinion, without compromising the overall lush and engaging Grado sound. I bought two 8MZ styli when they were $100. At the current increased price it's less of a no-brainer but I'd probably buy another one even at $150.

 

[WaynerN]

We offer the 8MZ-V stylus as an option for the Grado Gold1 Longhorn. It brings out the "WOW" factor.......

 

[91r100gs]

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[WaynerN]

Look about an inch below my post........

 

[rocstar1910]

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