Grace F9 question

I haven't heard an original F9 Ruby, but can vouch for an F9 body in combination with SS's OCL ruby stylus aluminum holder assembly. This is a fantastic solution for <$600.

Fleib...I do have an owner's manual for the F9 series. I can email it to you, if you give me your address.

I heard the original Ruby back in the '80s. Unfortunately, I didn't get one. I was into MCs.
I'm trying to determine if the ones listed as having 5.5mV output have the same generator.

I have no doubt that an F9 w/Soundsmith rebuild or stylus assembly is excellent, but what's the difference with the L and Gold?
Regards,

A pdf of the two-page manual for the F9 series can be downloaded from the link on this page, if you register or are registered at vinylengine.

I have an original of that manual, from ca. 1980. However upon careful reading it does not explicitly state whether or not the body of the F-9L is the same as or different than the body of the F-9E or other F-9 cartridges. Also, it makes no reference to a "Gold" version.

FYI, over the years (or more precisely, decades) I've owned the original F-9E, then had its stylus upgraded to Grace's Ruby version, then had its stylus upgraded to Mr. Ledermann's standard $250 line contact ruby-cantilevered offering (not to the replacement styli he subsequently introduced that are specifically intended for the F9). Each change was a substantial upgrade. The most dramatic change with Mr. Ledermann's stylus, on the classical recordings which comprise most of my listening, was better harmonic balance in the treble region, particularly evident on piano.

Regards,
-- Al

Thanks for all the replies. The two models listed with higher output is still a bit of a mystery.

Mofimadness, PM sent. Thank you.

Regards,