Mark Grant G1500HD worth the extra £££££

[Tarzan]

Just a quick question chaps, l have a G1000HD on loan from Mark and l really like the sound, then got to thinking for the extra £20 or so is the G1500HD better, does it retain all the G1000HD attributes of warm and musicality, thanks for any input- now back to the music.

[DSJR]

Some say the different phono plugs make a noticable difference. I just like the Neutrik pro plugs because the screen is connected first and the plugs are built like out-houses. As for WBT's, I've seen too many PCB mounted socket assemblies destroyed by these plugs in the past - they MUST be used with respect and care IMO.

[Tarzan]

Have you had the chance to compare the different cables Dave?

[DSJR]

I've compared the Canare with Neutrik. If there is a real difference, it's negligible to me, but my ears bung up very easily these days, so cannot be trusted.. I have used WBT's in the past, and they're very solidly made plugs, but those external clamps can be lethal in my experience - there really is no reason to clamp the things onto a socket - IMO

[colinB]

I wonder if WBT made those locks to match the tight connection you get with the Eichmann bullet. I have them on my wire , and shoot me down in flames here, but since fitting them i notice sibilance for the first time in my system.
I may regret writing that.

[Tarzan]

Anybody else care to comment?

[Clive]

I wonder if WBT made those locks to match the tight connection you get with the Eichmann bullet. I have them on my wire , and shoot me down in flames here, but since fitting them i notice sibilance for the first time in my system.
I may regret writing that.

I'm sure that's why WBT did this, at least with the recent ones with a thin rod which replicates the Eichmann. I've read more than once that you need the silver version to banish "metallic" sounds. I wonder if this is what you're referring to.

[colinB]

Interesting. I cant afford the silvers but may replace them with Eichmann later.
Spoke to the Scottish guy who makes the Atlas cables once and he didnt rate the WBTs.

[Clive]

I must add that my comment above simply comes from browsing forums, I have not listened the plugs other than to some Eichmanns on a tone arm I possess. Listening to phono plugs....note to myself - finally going mad!

[colinB]

If you think listening to plugs is mad how about Stein room resonators recently posted in the trade section. Sounds like a case for Mulder and Sculley.