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Which wood Grado

I’d like to experiment with a wood Grado for my Technics 1200GR.  I have Thiel CS2.4 speakers so I’m looking for a Grado that will have a nice full mid range and midbass, but not be overly excited in the treble, just a tad rolled off maybe, while still maintaining clarity and detail.  Can I get that with the $600 or $700 budget in the Wood line and which one would be the best.  MM or MC. 
last_lemming
tomwh
72 posts
 
Sounds like the sonata is the one you are looking for.  Comes in high and low output.  I like the low output with a sut.  The sonata has real meat on it bones.  The mid range is top tier.  Maybe the best in the business.  On the whole a very musical enjoyable cart.

Enjoy the ride
Tom

last_lemming OP
407 posts
 
Stevecham,

how do those two carts you mention compare in the midrange and mid bass. The acoustics in my room are such that I lose a bit of that range.   Unfortunately my wife doesn't care, so no acoustic fixes. 
bpoletti
1,004 posts
 
I had a Sonata.  That's why I now use a Lyra Clavis DC (rebuilt by Soundsmith) and keep an AT OC9/II as a spare.  Never Grado again.  Never.  Will sell my vinyl collection before I stoop down that low.  

But that's only my studied and experienced opinion.  Your naive opinion may differ.  
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best-groove
236 posts
 
Never Grado again. Never.

maybe you have just been unlucky with this brand, for compatibility between tonearm / cartridge / phono and I also add cable.
pawlowski6132
572 posts
 
Bpoletti, what a stupid ass and ignorant post.

That's MY studied and experienced opinion.
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