3000.00 grado vs 1800.00 koetsu black


i dont see anything specifically addressing these 2. i an lp12 with the ittok arm. i could buy a used grado for around 1600.00 or a new black. my equipment is all tube (amps, pre, etc..) the grado sonata is what i presently have.. i like it but there is sometime some distortion on the upper freq.. i have set the table up with the geo disc.. but not sure if this is accurate enough.. i would really like some of your help.. my phono will handle either cart..

thx
bluebottle

Showing 2 responses by gundam91

In regards to Koetsu, I've heard several models like Rosewood, Urushi, and others. Similar to Darkmoebius' experience, as you go up the line, the sound becomes more refined, more detailed, and you get more extension on both ends.

FrankC
Koetshu Black has excellent midrange, but not much extension on both ends. If you have an all-tube system, the midrange might get overly pronounced combining with Koetsu Black.

Just some thoughts based on my limitd experience with Koetsu blacks (Have several friends compared their Koetsu Blacks to my Shelter 901)

FrankC