Possible to Compare the DV XV-1 & Grado Statement?

Dear Stkman451: I agree with what people posted on the great XV-1.

I never heard the Statement but I own the Grado Amber The Tribute ( over 1.6K ) and it is an exeptional performer if the Statement is on this " league " ( that I understand it is ) then the choice between those cartridges ( Grado/Dyna ) is a hard call to anyone, Btw, like almost always it is system dependent specially on the phono stage.

I can live for ever with each one. Sorry not to be more specific.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Hi Stkman451,
I own the xv-1s and Grado(Amber)Tribute and would have to agree with Raul.
Both cartridges are excellent performers.
If anything the dyna probably has a slightly more forward top end.

Regards Rob

In all honesty, I haven't the faintest idea how the The Statement compares against top-flight carts, so why don't I help clear up this whole issue!

I will send my Grado "The Statement" to an Audiogon member with the XV-1 for a direct comparison in their system.

Audiofeil, Raul, Rwjp, and Stiltskin all have top notch systems. Whose up for the task?

Dear Bob: If you can try to run the Amber loaded at 100Kohms, this makes a difference for the better.

Btw, nice to see amother person with this great Grado cartridge, it seems to me that only a few people know about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear Darkmoebius: I think that your gracious offer is something to appreciate from every one and I'm sure that every one here can/could make a good " job " about but at the same time IMHO that offer can/could a great opportunty for Stickman451 has a first hand " experience " on it.

Thank you for take me in count.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.