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!
Grado Statement series carts
I've always wondered about these and I'm just hoping someone can share how you set up your phono stage or SUT you use and what brand you like for your Grado. They aren't the standard mi/mm and have a mc like output of .5mv but with a standard mi/mm input capacitance of 47kilo ohms. Thank you.
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You need a phono stage with a minimum input sensitivity of .5 mv. My Quicksilver phono has that. Grado makes two versions of cartridges,one with the low .5 mv ( statement) and the other with the high 5 mv output ( reference ). If you get the low output one then you will need a phono with a high gain ! |
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 |
That is very strange. If you take a look at this you will see that many of the wood body Grado’s come in two versions. I am looking at the reference V2 and below. I’m scratching my head too! http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Grado-Phono-Cartridges |