Qs about Grace F-9 U cartridge


Hello, I read here, on the forum; a long discussion about this cartridge with many enthusiastic (even ecstatic) opinions.

I would like to know is it really an absolutely outstanding cartridge and which version is worth acquiring (because there are many). I understood that a "ruby" version is very good but what about a " U " version. I am proposed Grace F-9U

in a very good condition (see pics

for some 500 usd. Do you think the price is correct?

Thank you very much

Serge

serge8

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Excuse me, I tried to insert a link to the pics

but it does not show in the text ... I dont know why

Sorry .... I don't know how to insert pictures otherwises on this forum.

Thank you .... But

F9E is elliptical, if I don’t make a mistake, and F9U is line contact (or shibata) if I am correct.

I always thought that shibata was a better form for the needle

and more expensive. If I decide to spend money, should not I buy the best available F9U for 500 usd than a cheaper but more ordinary F9E ?

Well, thank you, I will think it over ....I have such excellent cartridges with original needles as Victor x-1/II, pioneer pc-600,  shure V-15III, AT 150MLC, sony XL-45, all MM, and only one but very excellent victor mc-5E (MC),

I wonder is Grace F9 U at the same level, and will I hear more wor different of what I hear already with what I have?

 

Is Your Ruby Grace F9 your best cartridge and what you compare it with?