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Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?

I have a Dynavector DV501 with an assortment of carts (Sumiko Blue-Point #2, AT-1000, Dynavector 20X2 HO, Denon DL 103D,etc.) TT is a Thorens TD125. I want to try the Grado Timbre series, Sonata3, Master3 or Reference3. I understand headshell with this cart and arm can be a problem. Does anyone have experience with this (or these) combos. I see little info on the web about these carts in general. Any information would be appreciated, especially on the carts and which headshell works best with this setup.

Bill Taylor

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hotwater OP
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I moved up to the Statement3 today. I don't have it yet but was told it is 12 grams. I am still unsure what headshell to use with this. I would like to continue using the small sub weight on the 501 so it's easier to change carts around. The Dynavector headshell that the AT1000 is mounted in (Ill sell the AT) is my lightest @ 11 grams but has fixed holes. I also have an Orsonic but not sure how that would work. Any experience with this?

Thanks in advance.

Bill

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yogiboy
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"I don’t have it yet but was told it is 12 grams"

10 grams!

 Grado Labs - Statement3

 

hotwater OP
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I know what the web site says but Mr Chen at Grado told me 12 today. When it comes I will, weigh it.

BT

lewm
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I have a few OEM DV headshells and I can recall it weighs a fraction over 10g. It’s not so much the weight of the cartridge that you need, although that counts toward effective mass, as it is the cartridge compliance. Anyway my advice is to go ahead and try it. By the way, every DV headshell I’ve ever seen is slotted, to allow for adjusting overhang.

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I was wrong. I got home, took the AT1000 off and found slotted, not two holes as I remembered. 11.6 grams is what I measured. The Orsonic on the other hand does not look as though it can be used at all with a top threaded cart. Teach me to post from the office.

Best Regards

Bill

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