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Transfiguration Phoenix S or Grado Statement 1?

I have a Well Tempered Amadeus GTA with a Musical Surroundings Phonomena on a headphone set-up using Shanling tube headphone amp and Beyerdynamic Tesla T1s and Audeze LCD2s. Which would you choose?

I listen to everything, but lately mostly classical and Jazz. I do listen to acid Jazz, down-tempo, and classic rock. I prefer a well balanced sound with decent detail (i.e. not too bright), excellent soundstaging, excellent bass, with quick dynamism and rhythmic poise. Tonally just a bit warm of center with color spectrum (timbre).

Wish I could hear them both before choosing but.....

I appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

T
ieimago

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ieimago OP
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Thank you both for your responsiveness and insight.

I purchased the Phoenix S last night. One was for sale here on AudiogoN. Just before that I had extended an offer to a gentleman located in Greece who had been trying to sell his Grado Statement on eBay for several weeks. I offered him the original auction starting price as opposed to "buy it now" and he refused; wouldn't budge.

So I went for the Phoenix S - what I truly wanted based on all the reviews and feedback - a an exceptional and well balanced cartridge - at the auction starting price for the Grado. Was also considering a Clearaudio Stradivarius or Van Den Hul XGP as well. I will probably buy an Van Den Hul in a year or two.

I'm excited / can't wait.
ieimago OP
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I am so happy I purchased this Phoenix S - FANTASTIC!!! It is simply amazing. Thanks for all the feedback.
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