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Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?

I have a Dynavector DV501 with an assortment of carts (Sumiko Blue-Point #2, AT-1000, Dynavector 20X2 HO, Denon DL 103D,etc.) TT is a Thorens TD125. I want to try the Grado Timbre series, Sonata3, Master3 or Reference3. I understand headshell with this cart and arm can be a problem. Does anyone have experience with this (or these) combos. I see little info on the web about these carts in general. Any information would be appreciated, especially on the carts and which headshell works best with this setup.

Bill Taylor

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It looks as though the cart is screwed down from the top. My Orsonic screws from the bottom.

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Grado Signature3 came yesterday and the weight is11.15 grams. The screws weigh 1.2 grams. I mounted it on one of my DV headshells and combined weight 26.75 grams. I thought it might work. In reality, my stock sub-weight is too light. I can achieve balance at the limit, but just barely. Most of my carts were in the 16+ range. I gave the larger sub-weight away to a friend years ago. I purchased an AT 9 gram headshell so I can at least use what I've got to get going. I've been told that magnesium is better for this cart so I am on the hunt. By the way, the Orsonic I have has a smaller sliding cross beam than what is made today and does require top nuts.

Bets Regards to all

Bill

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Statement3 not signature. I hate the new names. Ok, headshell combo is 20.5 grams. No hum. (LO) but fighting antiskate. About 1.7g VTF and only played for an hour. Sounds like I expected. I think it will open up. I'll post again when and if it changes. One note. It is a MF to set up. the wooden body is so large that it is almost impossible to see the cantilever or stylus without a mirror. I have never owned a cart this large. With Stevenson you are all the way to the end (closest ortofon coupling) on the DV501.  Spindle/tonearm set at 226mm checked and rechecked.

best regards

bt

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