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Tonepub
07-26-2010, 11:10 PM
This is already looking to be a fantastic cart, and a HUGE step up from the last Statement...
howiebrou
07-26-2010, 11:15 PM
This is already looking to be a fantastic cart, and a HUGE step up from the last Statement...

Is it moving iron?
Tonepub
07-27-2010, 01:00 AM
yes it is.... 47k loading, .5mv output. here it is, still listening to records. Guess the Spiral Groove is staying, it's a perfect match!
two dot
07-27-2010, 01:29 AM
What's that on the left of the Nagra???
howiebrou
07-27-2010, 05:06 AM
What's that on the left of the Nagra???

Looks like a LP protractor of some sort. Dr. Feikert? Wally?
f1 fan
07-27-2010, 07:24 AM
The Grado is a beautiful sounding cartridge, I love the sound of their products;)

Dave
JDCheek
07-27-2010, 02:03 PM
How would the statement compare to the sonata that I have?
Tonepub
07-27-2010, 04:27 PM
You guys don't miss a thing! Yes, that is the Feickert protractor, the Acoustic Sounds model...

The Statement is a big jump from the Sonata. Keeps all the Grado romance that you love and adds a healthy dose of resolution as well. Almost out Koetsu's the Koetsu! I need to get about 100-200 hours on this baby to make final judgement, but I am very excited about the Statement 1... Already, it's one of my favorites.
Puma Cat
08-27-2010, 11:42 PM
Jeff, just joined today and noticed your post. Are you still enamored with the Statement 1? How does it compare with the Dyna XV-1S?