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I have a Grace F9 Ruby and Signet TK 10ML on the way

Super excited to have found both of these wonderful MM examples within the space of one week. They should arrive in a week and I can't wait to spend some time comparing their virtues.

Just curious if anyone else has owned either one or both of these carts and can share what there findings were. For example what am I in for, lush smooth yet detailed or super clinical and potentially harsh?  I will be using them on an Oracle Delphi MK3 turntable with Audiomods 5, low mass tonearm.

I did once have a Signet TK 100 which had a replacement ATN 22 berylium stylus assembly and it was wonderful on a low mass arm but unfortunately I let it go as I only had a heavy tonearm at that the time and it didn't suit (still regret that).

I mainly use Moving Coil and my small collection comprises Fidelity Research FR1 MK3 F, Shinon Boron Red and Ortofon SPU GM Classic.

Look forward to hearing from members and also posting my findings once I have them in my possession.



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I think you'll love the Grace. I've had several F9's over the years (sadly, none at present thanks to a burglary), though I should note never a Ruby and that might make a big difference. I also have the FR1Mk3F (and a spare NOS in the drawer) and there's a similarity — both cartridges present a 'big' sound, a sense of scale while preserving subtle tonal shadings, smoothness across the frequency spectrum, and sheer musicality. Both have lots of detail but not spotlighted or in your face. Both the F9 and the FR are legendary, and for good reason.

I've never heard the Signet so won't offer an opinion.
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