I got interested in Grace MM carts about 20 years ago and bought some used ones (no needle), F9 and F8. By chance I found a seller in Australia that had worked in Japan, He bought some needles from the "last batch" produced some 10 years after Grace production officially stopped. Maybe made by Namiki with assistance from Grace knowhow. I bought needles for F8 + 9 (not cheap). Needle tip F9 clear, F8 sparkling blue. The audio quality is very good, no sibilance: They are about the same quality I just hate to pay top dollar for retips. I do not spin many records so they will have to last, I am 77 years old!
Grace Level ll
has anyone had any experience with these cartridges? Seem to be compatible with the earlier F8 cartridges, but with better cantilvers and stylus.