That is not enough voltage for the mm phono on the Conrad-Johnson. The output of the Grado is 5mv not 5uv. You will have to add a SUT to add gain for a low output MC cartridge. BTW, how do you know that it is the Grado and not another component in your friends system that you prefer to your setup?
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
I recently listened to a friend’s new Rega P6 turntable/cartridge setup with the Rega Ania MC cartridge.
I was blown away by it’s definition compared to my setup. I use the Grado Sonata cartridge with a significantly modified RP3 Rega turntable, now roughly comparable to the P6.
Has anyone had any experience with the Ania cartridge? I’m seriously considering changing from my Grado MM to it after hearing my friends set. It’s output is 3.5 uV, compared to my 5.0 uV. I’m wondering if that’s too significant a drop in output.
I love the Grado, but I just don’t think it has the definition of the Rega.
Or, can someone suggest another excellent cartridge in the $800 price range?
I was blown away by it’s definition compared to my setup. I use the Grado Sonata cartridge with a significantly modified RP3 Rega turntable, now roughly comparable to the P6.
Has anyone had any experience with the Ania cartridge? I’m seriously considering changing from my Grado MM to it after hearing my friends set. It’s output is 3.5 uV, compared to my 5.0 uV. I’m wondering if that’s too significant a drop in output.
I love the Grado, but I just don’t think it has the definition of the Rega.
Or, can someone suggest another excellent cartridge in the $800 price range?
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Step up transformer. Here are a few! https://www.needledoctor.com/analog/analog-components/phono-preamplifiers/phono-preamp-options/Step~... |
You might look into a high output MC cartridge that you will not need a SUT! Here is one that might do the trick. You can return it if you prefer the Grado! https://www.needledoctor.com/Dynavector-10X5-Cartridge |