Sweepstakes

Mikey's Cartridge Comparison Sweepstakes

Jon Iverson  |  Oct 1, 2013

Register to win a Grado Prestige Gold 1 ($220.00 retail value) or Audo-Technica AT95E ($74.00 retail value) phono cartridge we are giving away.

According to the companies:

The Grado Prestige Gold 1 is a Moving Iron phono cartridge. This patented design is the result from an evolution of designs that were the hallmarks of Grado Lab's Moving Coil patents.

The  Gold1 deploys  a four piece OTL cantilever technology, ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire in the coils and Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing. The Gold1 model is hand selected and meets higher test specifications.  Only  5% of the production run meet these standards and become Gold1 models.

The half-inch standard mount Audo-Technica AT95E phonograph cartridge offers outstanding clarity and detail. Reviewers have rated this affordable, high-performance cartridge as a best buy value. Manufactured to Audio-Technica's renowned quality standards, each cartridge is meticulously assembled with remarkably tight tolerances. The elliptical diamond stylus is designed to track record grooves with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Includes mounting hardware and stylus guard.

To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.

The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcement—any comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!

For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.

[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]

COMMENTS
Skip Pack's picture
Submitted by Skip Pack on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:03

Must enter! must Win!!

stephsrecords's picture
Submitted by stephsrecords on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:03

thanks.

louv610's picture
Submitted by louv610 on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:09

...and the economy, and everything else for the matter.  Just enjoy the music!  That's what I love about Analog Planet.

rcasaly's picture
Submitted by rcasaly on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:12

I'd take the Grado.

audiosquid's picture
Submitted by audiosquid on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:24

In

Epi Guy's picture
Submitted by Epi Guy on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:19

Fingers crossed!

gringostarr's picture
Submitted by gringostarr on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:19

Fingers crossed.

plastico's picture
Submitted by plastico on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:21

Would love to win either of these carts!

PeteH's picture
Submitted by PeteH on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:28

Thanks for offering this contest. Both are nice sounding cartridges. 

englong's picture
Submitted by englong on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:41

Would love to try out the AT95E

williamsims's picture
Submitted by williamsims on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:26

"Beware the beared stranger/Who reads the Village Voice."

BOBo's picture
Submitted by BOBo on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:42

Go Analog Or Go Home!

lotusguy's picture
Submitted by lotusguy on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:45

I'm thinking that Grado would sound mighty good in my system.

Jazzinfluenced's picture
Submitted by Jazzinfluenced on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:45

Very nice of you...

chadstout's picture
Submitted by chadstout on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:45

...to install one of these to my next project TT.

Leviethan's picture
Submitted by Leviethan on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:46

Please

malvrich's picture
Submitted by malvrich on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:51

Daddy needs a new Grado.

GIVEITTOMENOW!!

Lane_E's picture
Submitted by Lane_E on Thu, 2013-10-10 11:24

Either of these would make a great back-up cartridge for that day I have to re-tip my Soundsmith Zephyr.

hoenied's picture
Submitted by hoenied on Thu, 2013-10-10 11:30

Would love to try this.

ypsi-slim's picture
Submitted by ypsi-slim on Thu, 2013-10-10 11:36

I want! Thanks!

mstcraig's picture
Submitted by mstcraig on Thu, 2013-10-10 11:52

hope I win...

Kurt Randolph's picture
Submitted by Kurt Randolph on Thu, 2013-10-10 11:54

Come on down!!!

oscelm's picture
Submitted by oscelm on Thu, 2013-10-10 11:55

Fingers crossed Mikey!!!

aw's picture
Submitted by aw on Thu, 2013-10-10 12:12

Count me in! 

jeb98's picture
Submitted by jeb98 on Thu, 2013-10-10 12:25

I'd love to try these cartridges!!

Oliver A.'s picture
Submitted by Oliver A. on Thu, 2013-10-10 12:33

Yes, please. Thank you.

pawdad1950's picture
Submitted by pawdad1950 on Thu, 2013-10-10 12:36

I really, REALLY need a new cartridge!!!

Robert Dalrymple's picture
Submitted by Robert Dalrymple on Thu, 2013-10-10 12:51

I'm currently using a 10 year old Grado that's going to need replaced soon.  The Grado in the review is one of the few on the short list along with a Blue Point Special.  Winning this one would make the decision much easier.  Keep up the good work.  Thanks Michael.

volunteer's picture
Submitted by volunteer on Thu, 2013-10-10 13:01

Fingers crossed.

Yourgoldteeth's picture
Submitted by Yourgoldteeth on Thu, 2013-10-10 13:17

Can you see the real me me me me me me

adlpc's picture
Submitted by adlpc on Thu, 2013-10-10 13:24

Met you at the Newport show.  After your presentation I checked my cartridge adjustment and glad to say it was where it should be, except that I don't have a microscope to check SRA.  Played around with VTA and found lowering the tonearm stem 1/4" improved dynamics, highs are clearer and imaging is far better.  My old Empire cartridge sounds better than ever! THANK YOU!

natethecat's picture
Submitted by natethecat on Thu, 2013-10-10 13:35

I have just recieved a used copy of Stings "Dream of the Blue Turtles". It played poorly at first but then I spent some time cleaning it and it  plays very very well. No snap,crackle and pop.

tubesorsand's picture
Submitted by tubesorsand on Thu, 2013-10-10 13:59

I would be honored to win either... my SL-1200MK2 could use some love!

Technics's picture
Submitted by Technics on Thu, 2013-10-10 14:01

Hi,

 

I would like to enter the sweepstake please

gorkuz's picture
Submitted by gorkuz on Thu, 2013-10-10 14:29

Well fiddle my fetlocks, this cart could hunt without the Hey!

zaustin2's picture
Submitted by zaustin2 on Thu, 2013-10-10 14:51

I would love to have either of these as a replacement for my Shure V15 V-MR.

Newman's picture
Submitted by Newman on Thu, 2013-10-10 14:53

I'd like to set up a fairly inexpensive turntable.

oregonpapa's picture
Submitted by oregonpapa on Thu, 2013-10-10 14:53

If I win, I'll donate the cartridge to someone who is new to the vinyl world ... and doesn't have the $$$ for a good cartridge. cool

sirnosedavoidoffunk's picture
Submitted by sirnosedavoidoffunk on Thu, 2013-10-10 15:40

But they'll wear out some day ...

l125255's picture
Submitted by l125255 on Thu, 2013-10-10 15:45

nth

immltng's picture
Submitted by immltng on Thu, 2013-10-10 15:51

it's always nice to have a backup cartridge

aekastar's picture
Submitted by aekastar on Thu, 2013-10-10 16:47

Going to be upgrading soon.  good opportunity

topnews's picture
Submitted by topnews on Thu, 2013-10-10 17:42

I want one!

SET Man's picture
Submitted by SET Man on Thu, 2013-10-10 17:46

Hey!

  Count me in on this!

mrrobivan's picture
Submitted by mrrobivan on Thu, 2013-10-10 18:03

I hope!

jrobinson's picture
Submitted by jrobinson on Thu, 2013-10-10 18:15

please

MountainMusic's picture
Submitted by MountainMusic on Thu, 2013-10-10 18:51

Hope to win!

gjetson's picture
Submitted by gjetson on Thu, 2013-10-10 19:02

Yes, please.

melachrino's picture
Submitted by melachrino on Thu, 2013-10-10 19:31

I sure do!

progtodd's picture
Submitted by progtodd on Thu, 2013-10-10 19:51

A new Grado would be awesome!

rtalwani's picture
Submitted by rtalwani on Thu, 2013-10-10 20:10

Thanks for the contest.

Ocean56's picture
Submitted by Ocean56 on Fri, 2013-10-11 07:06

Please pick me!

htrally's picture
Submitted by htrally on Fri, 2013-10-11 08:55

New cartridge please!

uniqueusername's picture
Submitted by uniqueusername on Fri, 2013-10-11 10:12

I'd love either of them!

lewis ostrover's picture
Submitted by lewis ostrover on Fri, 2013-10-11 10:21

Different strokes for different folks, and tonearms.

johnjlo's picture
Submitted by johnjlo on Fri, 2013-10-11 11:16

Simoon's picture
Submitted by Simoon on Fri, 2013-10-11 11:18

Sounds like a nice sweepstakes to me!

john.tracy's picture
Submitted by john.tracy on Fri, 2013-10-11 15:54

Enter me please!

alphaGT62's picture
Submitted by alphaGT62 on Fri, 2013-10-11 17:42

I could use either one! I own the Grado Gold, great performance for the money. But a new one I could use, I've got several 'tables.

 

Russell

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