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GRADO SONATA 1.5V (THOUGHTS/SUGESTIONS)

Just bought Planar - 25 with out cartdtridge and was thinking about the GRADO SONATA($500.) but since I can't audition everything I would like some thoughts or sugestions on cartridges in the under $800. range?
alan3535
jbmoor9755
14 posts
 
The Rega Exact is a great match with the 25, although definitely not as "cool" as the Grado's as far as hifi geeks are concerned. I think it is more tonally accurate than the Grado and the setup is a snap. A very fun combo.
longplate
48 posts
 
All Rega cartridges are one trick ponys. They rock well. Bass is overblown, sucked out mids, and a high end that'll make you wish your speakers rolled off at 5K. The Grado is far more versatile and musical. The low output version wii cause no hum problems. The Rega cartridges are as overpriced as a Linn LP12...no small feat!
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
While I think longplate overstates the issue the Rega Super Eylys I used was not the equal of the Grado.Hum is only a problem in a few setups and can be contained by adding a sheet of Mu-metal under the mat.Grado's rock!!!
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