Grado Platinum: which is better high or lo output?

Theoretically, the shorter signal path the better is the signal. In lo-output cartridge the length of coil is smaller than in hi-output.
The only question is how low you can go with your phono i.e. Platinum lo-output version has output of .5mV which requires a minimum of 55 dB gain.

If your preamp can handle the 0.5mv output(and the mc section should) then this is no contest, go with the low output version. I use a grado reference 1.5mv(they don't make them anymore) with a VPI TNT.

Frank-

I forgot to mention my system and listening tastes.
Classe CA100, CP45, Aerius i, and I listen to music
like the rolling stones, pink floyd, and fleetwood mac.
Do you think the low output is the way to go with
this kind of music? If so...

What is the spec for the current low output Platinum?
The Grado website only lists 5mv for the Platinum.
You said the 1.5mv are discontued. So is there a newer
version of the low output platinum or do I need to
hunt for a discontinued 1.5mv..??

Thanks
Tom

My response is no way! Grado's been getting away with murder. I have a Grado cartride and I just cleaned the volume control of my low output MC preamp for the first time and the hum became even more noticeable. Shame on those people.

I've been told by the most experienced salesman in Needledoctor to go for the Ortofon Kontrapunkt A. Kenny told me it's unbelievably fast, silent and great for any type of music unlike the rest of the low output MCs.

Give them a call...

What does type of music has to do with cartridge output?