Grace F9 question

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.

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-- 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.

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I own the F9 E. I noticed that the stylus or rather the cantilever is fastened or centered with the so called 'tension wire'. There is no way any re-tipper can do anything about the suspension involved. A new cantilever can only be put in the (cut) old cantilever and glued together. This of course also apply for ruby, boron or whatever other cantilever/stylus combo. Much cheaper and much more wise is to get any replacement stylus.

It appears as if the bodies all have the same generator.

The L and Gold with 5.5mV must have stronger magnets. Those two could be the exceptions. Are the magnets attached to the stylus assembly?

For those in need, Soundsmith makes a complete replacement including the carrier.
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