Grado Statement series carts

Hi AL,
Thanks for the information! My problem is too much gain with a 1.5 mv output Grado.To lower the gain I replaced the 12AX7 tube with a 12AT7 and it seems to do the trick.
Yogiboy

Yogi, that is interesting, after talking with Mike S. I got the impression that gain in the phono (still running the Quickie?)was there to provide homc's enough gain. He mentioned one in particular that he liked very much. I don't see a system posted on your profile what is the rest of your rig. It seems like with your set up a .5mv statement series would be right in there synergistically. 

Hi fourwinds,
I use the 1.5 mv Grado Sonata and TLZ ( vpi version). I use the new Quicksiver phono with  a Quicksilver linestage and Quicksilver amps. I replaced the 12ax7 gain tube with a 12at7 and the gain is lower like I like it. The new Grado statement V2 has a 1 mv output. I like the volume control at the upper end. Thanks for the reminder,I will post my system.Yogi

Cool thanks! Which amps and what is the sensitivity of your speakers?

Quicksilver 70's and the speakers are Harbeth P3esr's with a sensitivity of 82 db. Thanks for reminding me, I just posted my gear!