It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
The choice is the current replacement "Red" upgrade to the "Silver" which is what an F1+ would use or go straight for the "Gold".
The original stylus has a bent cantilever, so is unusable in it's current state.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
Grado Prestige used to be three basic styli with two quality levels for each, hence the six models a few years ago. the two best ones for me were terminally dull sounding, and measured it too, so not just subjective but man people like this from vinyl. i thought the cheapest model, the Black, was the nicest as it had some bounce to it (in every sense but we'll move swiftly on). This was often the case with grado's, as even the cheapest 'nails' they made forty years ago (FC-E/FT and similar) were incredibly charming and cheeky in their reproduction and always entertaining.
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I agree with that too. The lesser vintage Grados were plenty of fun.
As for replacements. Mantra Audio stock the full range of available Grado styli. I've dealt with them and found them helpful. I'm sure they'd advise on choices.
https://shop.mantra-audio.co.uk/acat...do_stylus.html
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
I will drop them a line.
Thanks.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
Over the decades starting from mid 60's I've owned most all Shures made. Only saying that I kept trying to find a 'better' one as they All worked well enough in a Mid Fi manner.
Typ Muddy bass, constrained highs and soundstage effects were rare and accidental.
IMO Shure = One sound
Went Grado (Shures were Off the market then) .. early 80s? Virtually identical sounds to the Shures
Different appearance basically.
Not tried a current Grado.
Did Buy a laughably cheap AT 92cde as a lark.
Hey! 20$ ..delivered.. from Amazon.
Did take some fiddling about getting it set up (it's a P Mount with included adaptor) which proved piss poor setup wise.
Once set It sounds Quite Good.. Better imo than my 'Old" grados by a lot! actually. Clear highs, defined bass and a consistent Soundstage.
My AT95VL is a Further good step upwards from the AT92.. definitely of similar sounds/ tonal balance though..in case anyone wonders.
These AT's could tend to the bright however.. IF.. your setup is inherently bright.
Otherwise the balance is Good.
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ReVox PR99, Studer B62, Ferrograph Series 7, Tandberg TCD440, Hitachi FT-5500MkI, also FT-5500MkII
Digital: Yamaha CDR-HD1500 (Digital Swiss army knife-CD recorder, player, hard drive, DAC and ADC in one), PC files via 24/96 sound card and SPDIF, modded Philips CD850, modded Philips CD104, modded DPA Little Bit DAC. Sennheiser HD580 cans with Arkless Headphone amp.
Cables- free interconnects that come with CD players, mains leads from B&Q, dead kettles etc, extension leads from Tesco