Sumiko Pearl vs. Grado Black

Posted by rcollege (A) on September 26, 2011 at 08:41:02

Hi all,

I have an option of buying a Sumiko Pearl or a Grado Black/ Green today.
My Oyster had a tragic ending (4 yr old) so a new cartridge is needed.

I'm asking for any thoughts between the two...the Oyster became too harsh but improved detail once I set the weight and anti-skate recomendations by the manufacturer. R.E.O. Speedwagon became harsh enough I could barely stand it- My son loves the song. High hats also ended up being fatiguing to the ear. Sounded as detailed as a CD and less like the Vinyl I'm used to. Sarah Mclaclan sounded clearer and more airy- less full.
So any thoughts between the cartridges would be well appreciated.

My system is all vintage- a Marantz 2222B and Boston 100's. A sansui fr-d25 tt. Is this considered a warm system?

As you can see its a humble set-up...and I feel pretty naive:)
Normality frightens me- its what they use to lure you into the cookie cutter.
Roger

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Topic - Sumiko Pearl vs. Grado Black - rcollege 08:41:02 09/26/11 (9)

Go with an AT cartridge - Scott Woebcke 18:07:47 09/28/11 (0)

RE: Sumiko Pearl vs. Grado Black - rcollege 17:09:09 09/28/11 (0)

one vote for Grado Black - richardl 11:52:24 09/28/11 (0)

RE: Sumiko Pearl vs. Grado Black - classicalltheway 13:23:25 09/26/11 (0)

Neither. Spend $50 on this one and you're far ahead. - Opus 104 11:16:18 09/26/11 (2)

For Once We Agree Yippie ................................. - Rubbersoul-1 12:28:41 09/26/11 (1)

Think I'm going to be ill . . . ;8^) /nt\ - Opus 104 13:40:24 09/26/11 (0)

RE: Sumiko Pearl vs. Grado Black - NoTechnics 09:03:02 09/26/11 (1)

RE: Sumiko Pearl vs. Grado Black - Lman 09:28:04 09/26/11 (0)

Sumiko Pearl vs. Grado Black

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