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Grado Statement series carts

I've always wondered about these and I'm just hoping someone can share how you set up your phono stage or SUT you use and what brand you like for your Grado. They aren't the standard mi/mm and have a mc like output of .5mv but with a standard mi/mm input capacitance of 47kilo ohms. Thank you. 

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yogiboy
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Hi fourwinds,
I use the 1.5 mv Grado Sonata and TLZ ( vpi version). I use the new Quicksiver phono with  a Quicksilver linestage and Quicksilver amps. I replaced the 12ax7 gain tube with a 12at7 and the gain is lower like I like it. The new Grado statement V2 has a 1 mv output. I like the volume control at the upper end. Thanks for the reminder,I will post my system.Yogi
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fourwnds OP
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Cool thanks! Which amps and what is the sensitivity of your speakers?
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yogiboy
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Quicksilver 70's and the speakers are Harbeth P3esr's with a sensitivity of 82 db. Thanks for reminding me, I just posted my gear!
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fourwnds OP
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Yogi, did you notice that the Grado has the statement series 2 output listed as both .5mv and 1.0mv

http://www.gradolabs.com/cartridges/statement-series-cartridges

This is has me shaking my head. Are they measuring the output two different ways? 
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That is very strange. If you take a look at this you will see that many of the wood body Grado’s come in two versions. I am looking at the reference V2 and below. I’m scratching my head too!
http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Grado-Phono-Cartridges
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