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Grado Sonata, I need help.

Hi everyone, i crave for the warm sound that most people said Grado Cartrige offered so I gave it a try but with no success the sound was bright, harsh, and alot of sizzle, i have two tables both used modified Rega RB-250, three cartriges and three phono stages to swap around i suspected the arms are not a good match has anybody experienced with Rega/Grado
your help is appreciated.
alvu
sayas
190 posts
 
understand that the grado may have too much output, i am uncertain of this but think i understood correctly, and on Rega tables there is typically a grounding problem. So if it is mounted on a Rega table I suggest this very well may be the problem!

I had a Sonata before moving on and it was very satisfying. Good luck in sorting your system out.
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
interconnect synergy issues?
alvu OP
9 posts
 
Hi everyone, I've tried everything changing cables, adjusted VTA up and down, aligned cartridge protractor, leveling, etc. the cartrige had more than 40 hrs. on it but i still get bright and harsh sound when i replace it with different cartriges like Aurum Beta-S and Shelter-501 the sound was warm full rich and smooth, I think i have a defective Grado. BTW my tables are Teres 245 and Trans Rotor Leonardo 40/25
twl
3,251 posts
 
Very nice TT's Alvu!
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