Grado Sonata 1 Low Output

[JohnMichael]

I would consider Ortofon carts detailed and lively...some say they are passionless carts...which I have not found the case with the 2M Red. I'm sure the Sonata is very much romantic but would you say its lively like a Ortofon?

The Grado Sonata does passion and instrumental colors much better. Of course this is in comparison with the OM20. While I would consider the OM20 analytical I often thought of it as cold. The Statement Sonata bests any of my cartridges. At first I though the Grado sounded slow but then realized the timing of the music was more accurate. The way complex music is intertwined with counter melodies the Sonata presents it all as it should be. Nothing gets confused or bunched together.