All the Japanese sellers want around $500. I recommend buying the F9E from "meapc" !
Qs about Grace F-9 U cartridge
Hello, I read here, on the forum; a long discussion about this cartridge with many enthusiastic (even ecstatic) opinions.
I would like to know is it really an absolutely outstanding cartridge and which version is worth acquiring (because there are many). I understood that a "ruby" version is very good but what about a " U " version. I am proposed Grace F-9U
in a very good condition (see pics
for some 500 usd. Do you think the price is correct?
Thank you very much
Serge
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Thank you .... But F9E is elliptical, if I don’t make a mistake, and F9U is line contact (or shibata) if I am correct. I always thought that shibata was a better form for the needle and more expensive. If I decide to spend money, should not I buy the best available F9U for 500 usd than a cheaper but more ordinary F9E ? |
Never heard of the U version but it may not have been exported from Japan. Price is not the only criterion for what constitutes a good deal. In a used cartridge, condition is 99% of the deal, in my book. Does the seller have the original container, and does it read “9U”? That would prove it’s OEM and not a re-tip, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing either. Yes I’d expect a Shibata to outperform an E version, and yes these are great cartridges. |
well, the answer to your questions is YES here the photos.https://wmpics.space/pm-9YCL.html Photo grace F9U Here you can learn about F9 different versions including U
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So, you've answered your own question. If you're satisfied with the story that goes along with any used cartridge, then buy it. Worst case scenario, if you're not happy, is you can change to a sapphire cantilever + LC stylus per the services of Soundsmith. I did that with my OEM Grace Ruby, and I found it to be a major upgrade. |
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