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03-13-2017, 05:55 PM
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Grado Statement V2
I purchased and received a Grado Statement V2 from Ivan. I have been on the road, so I just had the opportunity to get it set up this past weekend. WOW. This is an amazing new cartridge from Grado. I would be lying if I knew what about it is new or what about it makes it sound so sweet! But I can say this is the most musical cartridge I have had in my system. It is replacing a Shelter 5000 which I liked a lot, but this is taking my vinyl to a whole new level. The awesome midrange that Grado is known for and incredible dynamics accross the board. I must have spun 50 records over the weekend and cannot wait to spin some more.
Thank you Ivan and thank you Grado! 
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PTP Audio Solid 9 turntable Audiomods V5 tonearm Manley Chinook phono stage Ana Mighty Sounds Paris TNT 15 SilverS Cartridge Benchmark Dac 3 Silenzio Server by E Benchmark LA4 preamp Benchmark ABH2 amplifiers x 2 Volti Audio Rival speakers 
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03-13-2017, 06:40 PM
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Josh... Awesome! enjoy that bad boy!
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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03-17-2017, 03:04 PM
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Congratulations on the new cartridge!!! This sounds like a VERY interesting replacement for my well used Lyra Skala. I'm debating between the Statement V2 and a Kiseki Purpleheart. Ah, choices...
http://positive-feedback.com/reviews...remier-review/
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Kevin Last edited by 4N6; 03-17-2017 at 03:09 PM.
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03-17-2017, 03:29 PM
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03-17-2017, 07:34 PM
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03-19-2017, 08:14 PM
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I am also intrigued by the Grado Statement for my VPI table. In my system, it was the most musical cartridge I've owned by far, and the midrange was to die for. I've owned transfiguration, sound smith, ortofon, and the kiseki was the best of the bunch. It is a great match for the VPI 3d arms as well. Not sure if they Grado will mate well with VPI arms, as they look much heavier or bulkier compared to their previous model. But I want to try to the Grado as well. It seems I'm not alone. One concern with the Grado is the loading. It is a very odd combination of recommended gain and loading. Recommended settings are 47k but due to its lower 1mv output, I would need to run it on my MC settings. My only options are 10 - 1000 load setting. Joshnic or Ivan, what settings are you using for the Grado on your phono stage?
Last edited by Masterlu; 03-19-2017 at 09:05 PM. Reason: There is no advertising, or selling in the open forum. Only in the Marketplace it is permitted.
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