Tried the Grado Statement1?

I have and am very pleased with it. I use it with the Sutherland PhD.

I haven't compared it to a XV-1S but for me, the urge to upgrade is gone with my Statement.

Interesting. It's tempting to try the Grado, especially when you consider that it costs $2,300 less than the XV-1s. And, it's made right here in the good old USA...

What did your Statement1 replace?

It replaced a Grado Sonata

Reviving this thread - I also am a little amazed how there is virtually no talk on the forums about this cartridge, given the rave reviews on TonePub and especially Positive Feedback. The latter seems to talk about it like it's practically the best cartridge ever made. I'm especially interested because he likes it with the Helius Omega tonearm, which is what I've got.

Anyway, would love to hear from anybody out there who's got one. Do these live up to the crazy hype?

I've had many Grado cartridges...knew Joe Grado and have been to his lab/house in Westfield, New Jersey. He really knew what sound he was looking for...he sang with the MET in New York. The latest cartridge I had was the Grado low output Sonata...mounted it on a Rega table...really didn't care for it. I have not heard the Statement, but I suspect it is a much better cartridge.