I've had many Grado cartridges...knew Joe Grado and have been to his lab/house in Westfield, New Jersey. He really knew what sound he was looking for...he sang with the MET in New York. The latest cartridge I had was the Grado low output Sonata...mounted it on a Rega table...really didn't care for it. I have not heard the Statement, but I suspect it is a much better cartridge.
Tried the Grado Statement1?
Have you tried The Grado Statement1 cartridge? I read a review in Positive Feedback where the reviewer said he likes it more than his Dynavector XV-1S. That sounds like serious praise to me! It's tempting, especially since it sells for $3k, that's not cheap but far less than many top-end pieces.