Grado Cartridges and Stylus - Questions and Advice.

[dansomeone]

Thanks for letting me know. Does this look better?View attachment 47329View attachment 47330

I have nothing to add re your new cart. I just wanted to write that I am loving the golden tone of your photos with the walnut plinth.

 

[wmeugene]

Better. Still a bit of tilt. Look at the bottom of the cartridge vs the record surface.

Thanks for the help, supre precise measurements are not my strong point, I think I got it now?

 

[wmeugene]

I have nothing to add re your new cart. I just wanted to write that I am loving the golden tone of your photos with the walnut plinth.

My basement walls are this orange color that compliments wood well, but sometimes on zoom calls it makes it look like I'm live from the inside of a folgers can.

 

[Not_Dave]

Finally installed. It looks good to me, any tell tale audio signs if I didn't do it right?

Yes, biggest problem I see is you didn't do it to mine. Very disappointed. My audio still sounds like it has an Audio Technica cartridge on an old Technics - because it does. Waiting for my ordered U-turn custom to ship with Grado Black3 preinstalled.

 

[bjshawk1980]

Just picked up a Statement Platinum 2 on closeout from elusive disc got it up and running no problem sounds great On my Ultradeck. Got it set at 1.65 grams just like my prestige series. Was wondering if anyone had any secrets or past experience tips to maximize its performance. Side not this was by far the easiest install ever, threaded bolts and a massive square front

 

[HiFi Guy]

Just picked up a Statement Platinum 2 on closeout from elusive disc got it up and running no problem sounds great On my Ultradeck. Got it set at 1.65 grams just like my prestige series. Was wondering if anyone had any secrets or past experience tips to maximize its performance. Side not this was by far the easiest install ever, threaded bolts and a massive square front

Just run it and enjoy. I found it easy to mount, but harder to align with the stylus tucked up underneath.

Look at the specs though. I think 1.8-1.9 grams is recommended.

 

[dbarila]

What is the trick to getting the nuts into cartridge? Got my Blue replacement today but for the life of me can't get the nuts ok this time.

 

[Chucktshoes]

What is the trick to getting the nuts into cartridge? Got my Blue replacement today but for the life of me can't get the nuts ok this time.

Patience and fiddling.

 

[dbarila]

Patience and fiddling.

I'm running out of #1

 

[Joe Mac]

What is the trick to getting the nuts into cartridge? Got my Blue replacement today but for the life of me can't get the nuts ok this time.

The trick that finally made it twig for me is that that you screw into the nuts rather than screwing the nuts up the screw.

PS that sounds utterly filthy

 

[dbarila]

The trick that finally made it twig for me is that that you screw into the nuts rather than screwing the nuts up the screw.

PS that sounds utterly filthy

Eeeeeeewwww. I actually finally did it. I need a beer. I just held them tightly against the body of the cartridge. Now into the hard part ...

 

[dbarila]

2nd opinion time? Level or nah?

 

[Joe Mac]

2nd opinion time? Level or nah?

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looks level to me!

 

[AnthonyI]

Uhm.............
I want to give it its due time, but, uhm...........ya

Will report back after 20-30 hours, naming this series "Timbre" was a good idea.

 

[hearditontheX]

First post here. I have an ancient Technics direct-drive turntable with an AT cartridge. My upgrade plan is the Schiit Sol with the Grado Opus3. Searching for reviews of the Opus3 led me here.

I think this link will be of some interest, Historically Significant Phono Cartridges, Part 2: Grado

 

[dbarila]

Unfortunately my Grado replacement came on the same day as The Frozen 2 soundtrack. So the first test record is ....

 

[AnthonyI]

First post here. I have an ancient Technics direct-drive turntable with an AT cartridge. My upgrade plan is the Schiit Sol with the Grado Opus3. Searching for reviews of the Opus3 led me here.

I think this link will be of some interest, Historically Significant Phono Cartridges, Part 2: Grado

Welcome! Give me 20-30 hours and I'll share my opinion

 

[MikeH]

Eeeeeeewwww. I actually finally did it. I need a beer. I just held them tightly against the body of the cartridge. Now into the hard part ...

I did the @HiFi Guy trick and put the nut on some tape, then screwed the screw in instead of turning the bolt. After a few infuriating attempts, I finally got it attached. Wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be to be honest.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Given my experience installing two grado carts, attempting to turn the bolt is madness.

 

[wmeugene]

I struggled and lost a nut in the process.

Ummm. I wish I could think of better wording, but that is what happened.

The painters tape trick worked for me and I did the interior one first.