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In Reply to: Clarification... posted by Lew on September 30, 2015 at 15:26:04:
yes, IMO the Master is considerably better than the TLZ in virtually every parameter. Tracks better (haven't seen the Grado "dance" since I switched, and I had an appropriate arm tube for the TLZ), more texture/color, better bass delineation. Dunno that I'd say hf's are more extended, but cymbals do sound less hashy - ditto for high strings. I think generally speaking hf extension is neither a priority for me nor a strength of my system (spkrs. & preamp mainly), so.......Haven't heard the latest top model Grado Statement, but from everything I've read it definitely surpasses the Master. It better, considering the huge price difference.
Funny thing is, I've been so pleased with my Ortofon M20fl Super and AT ML170 carts that though my Master needs a retip I've had it sitting in its box ready to be sent to Grado for around a year and a half. I still haven't even tried the NOS Astatic MF-200 I bought almost 2 years ago.
Bear in mind, I have one tt and one arm, and I hate changing/adjusting carts. To me its a real PITA. If I'm enjoying the sound of whatever cart I have on, I tend to just leave it on until it needs a new stylus. Hopefully this rap will spur me to finally send the Master in and check out the Acutex.
Edits: 09/30/15
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Follow Ups
- I've never had a pre with provisions for it, so I never tried an alternate loading option. But....... - Rick W 17:04:37 09/30/15 (6)
- Point taken on the Master vs TLZ - Lew 07:37:57 10/01/15 (5)
- RE: Point taken on the Master vs TLZ - Rick W 10:41:16 10/01/15 (4)
- RE: Point taken on the Master vs TLZ - flood2 23:40:32 10/01/15 (0)
- RE: Point taken on the Master vs TLZ - Lew 11:10:16 10/01/15 (2)
- Nah, I wasn't offended at all. - Rick W 11:58:44 10/01/15 (1)
- RE: Nah, I wasn't offended at all. - Lew 11:46:51 10/02/15 (0)