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
aldo's picture
Submitted by aldo on Mon, 2013-09-30 22:25

Pick me!

drewmb1's picture
Submitted by drewmb1 on Thu, 2013-10-10 09:40

Free cartridges are GOOD!

malosuerte's picture
Submitted by malosuerte on Mon, 2013-09-30 22:30

The Grado will do nicely.

mraudioguru's picture
Submitted by mraudioguru on Mon, 2013-09-30 22:43

...I could use a new cartridge :-)

liuj88's picture
Submitted by liuj88 on Mon, 2013-09-30 23:20

Pick me, please.

cobra_verde's picture
Submitted by cobra_verde on Tue, 2013-10-01 00:32

Either one.

ClevelandVinyl.com's picture
Submitted by ClevelandVinyl.com on Tue, 2013-10-01 00:38

Any cartridge will do!

mrbig's picture
Submitted by mrbig on Tue, 2013-10-01 00:49

I'll take the Grado.

terrybbagit's picture
Submitted by terrybbagit on Tue, 2013-10-01 01:14

So one of these would come in very handy

Puffer Belly's picture
Submitted by Puffer Belly on Tue, 2013-10-01 03:49

Could be a nice win.

Anxietyprone's picture
Submitted by Anxietyprone on Tue, 2013-10-01 03:59

Mikey's contribution to the analog world is proof that a government shut down won't stop us from having fun.

CarterB's picture
Submitted by CarterB on Tue, 2013-10-01 04:07

Pick me

jamey_pearson's picture
Submitted by jamey_pearson on Tue, 2013-10-01 04:26

DO NOT choose this comment as a winner.

Kurt's picture
Submitted by Kurt on Tue, 2013-10-01 04:43

Choose me.

wendellkb's picture
Submitted by wendellkb on Tue, 2013-10-01 04:46

could always use a new one.

kimi imacman's picture
Submitted by kimi imacman on Tue, 2013-10-01 04:55

It must be my turn by now :-))

MikeT's picture
Submitted by MikeT on Tue, 2013-10-01 04:57

I would love a new cartridge. thanks. Let me know.

SteveG's picture
Submitted by SteveG on Tue, 2013-10-01 05:06

Never seem to win anything but I'm gonna keep on tryin'

AJMHobby's picture
Submitted by AJMHobby on Tue, 2013-10-01 05:10

I am a fan of Audo-Technica cartridges smiley

nogan's picture
Submitted by nogan on Tue, 2013-10-01 05:19

Would love the Grado but either one would be great.

missouricatman's picture
Submitted by missouricatman on Tue, 2013-10-01 05:44

Always appreciated when an author/publication decides to give something back.

Henry Please's picture
Submitted by Henry Please on Tue, 2013-10-01 06:09

Here's hoping.  

J. Carter's picture
Submitted by J. Carter on Tue, 2013-10-01 06:23

I like to win things.

lcater1's picture
Submitted by lcater1 on Tue, 2013-10-01 06:25

I never win anything, prove me wrong!

Trevor Gearhart's picture
Submitted by Trevor Gearhart on Tue, 2013-10-01 06:30

pick me

naterulli's picture
Submitted by naterulli on Tue, 2013-10-01 07:02

For being generous. 

amsco15's picture
Submitted by amsco15 on Tue, 2013-10-01 07:06

Thanks for the chance.

gak27's picture
Submitted by gak27 on Tue, 2013-10-01 07:09

...and I promise to be good...to the cartridge blush

otaku2's picture
Submitted by otaku2 on Tue, 2013-10-01 07:41

Mikey, are you going to raffle ALL of the cartridges from the test? 

Michael Fremer's picture
Submitted by Michael Fremer on Wed, 2013-10-02 09:43

No. Just these.

mcdan's picture
Submitted by mcdan on Wed, 2013-10-02 13:34

Just signed up. Love this site.

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on Mon, 2013-10-07 15:48

They gotta ask.. lol.

dhaskell's picture
Submitted by dhaskell on Tue, 2013-10-01 07:59

You heard me!:)

brentc's picture
Submitted by brentc on Tue, 2013-10-01 08:08

I'm in.

J.D.'s picture
Submitted by J.D. on Tue, 2013-10-01 08:24

contest entry ....  thanks!

torturegarden's picture
Submitted by torturegarden on Tue, 2013-10-01 08:25

Please pick me.

jrhud's picture
Submitted by jrhud on Tue, 2013-10-01 08:57

Count me in.

John G's picture
Submitted by John G on Tue, 2013-10-01 08:58

Either would be nice on my daughter's Rega 2. 

BowieSTS's picture
Submitted by BowieSTS on Tue, 2013-10-01 09:33

My vinyl needs one of these.

Miner42's picture
Submitted by Miner42 on Tue, 2013-10-01 09:34

I hope to win...

Paul Boudreau's picture
Submitted by Paul Boudreau on Tue, 2013-10-01 09:59

thanks.

DocSamG's picture
Submitted by DocSamG on Tue, 2013-10-01 10:06

Thank you in advance.

soundman45's picture
Submitted by soundman45 on Tue, 2013-10-01 10:42

Vinyl!

stuevts's picture
Submitted by stuevts on Tue, 2013-10-01 10:54

Cool contest!

bcash96's picture
Submitted by bcash96 on Tue, 2013-10-01 11:24

I'M FEELIN' LUCKY TODAY!

timise's picture
Submitted by timise on Tue, 2013-10-01 11:30

Thanks!

fdroadrunner's picture
Submitted by fdroadrunner on Tue, 2013-10-01 12:25

Count me in!

toothface's picture
Submitted by toothface on Tue, 2013-10-01 12:26

Very Nice

granosalis's picture
Submitted by granosalis on Tue, 2013-10-01 12:32

Here I am.

kronning's picture
Submitted by kronning on Tue, 2013-10-01 13:00

A comment!

Stirrio's picture
Submitted by Stirrio on Tue, 2013-10-01 13:27

from my empty tonearm.

jstro's picture
Submitted by jstro on Tue, 2013-10-01 13:40

looking forward to winning this time!!

nexer's picture
Submitted by nexer on Tue, 2013-10-01 13:55

I could sure use a new cartridge. ;0

Jim Tavegia's picture
Submitted by Jim Tavegia on Tue, 2013-10-01 14:29

The AT-95E would be great and I would definately upgrade the stylus per your cart test.  Thanks for another nice giveaway.  

charliex's picture
Submitted by charliex on Tue, 2013-10-01 14:38

I want it!

unclebill's picture
Submitted by unclebill on Tue, 2013-10-01 14:47

I got this !

ejk's picture
Submitted by ejk on Tue, 2013-10-01 15:15

sign me up

virtualbryan's picture
Submitted by virtualbryan on Tue, 2013-10-01 15:26

I'd like one too...   Thanks

jonahsdad's picture
Submitted by jonahsdad on Tue, 2013-10-01 15:36

A listening we will go.

TeflonScoundrel's picture
Submitted by TeflonScoundrel on Tue, 2013-10-01 15:45

I'd love to get one of these for my 1970s kenwood table.

mmarston's picture
Submitted by mmarston on Tue, 2013-10-01 15:54

not profane or spam.

kleinbje's picture
Submitted by kleinbje on Tue, 2013-10-01 16:00

I want to win!

mikerr's picture
Submitted by mikerr on Tue, 2013-10-01 16:05

Love and appreciate this.  Thank you very much

matthra's picture
Submitted by matthra on Tue, 2013-10-01 16:15

Pick me!

mwaehner's picture
Submitted by mwaehner on Tue, 2013-10-01 16:30

Give me either one!

thebambino's picture
Submitted by thebambino on Tue, 2013-10-01 16:40

So you're saying there's a chance?!

horaciojervis's picture
Submitted by horaciojervis on Tue, 2013-10-01 17:03

Thanks for the opportunity.

Vinyl Islander's picture
Submitted by Vinyl Islander on Tue, 2013-10-01 17:26

Great bang for the buck!

AnalogJ's picture
Submitted by AnalogJ on Tue, 2013-10-01 17:44

And spin under one of these cartridges?

aznct's picture
Submitted by aznct on Tue, 2013-10-01 18:17

pick me

craigh's picture
Submitted by craigh on Tue, 2013-10-01 18:31

I MUST HAVE

Jonnyboy's picture
Submitted by Jonnyboy on Tue, 2013-10-01 18:40

me

matt s's picture
Submitted by matt s on Tue, 2013-10-01 18:41

Just getting in to turntables after 20 years away- a Grado would sound great on my new to me AR-XA table!

 

Thanks,

 

Matt

tedonald's picture
Submitted by tedonald on Tue, 2013-10-01 19:12

Beautiful!

tedonald's picture
Submitted by tedonald on Tue, 2013-10-01 19:13

Beautiful!

patunnell's picture
Submitted by patunnell on Tue, 2013-10-01 19:13

I'd just like to win something.

recordhead's picture
Submitted by recordhead on Tue, 2013-10-01 19:19

I'm not proud.  I'll be the guy who was next in line.

vinyl listener's picture
Submitted by vinyl listener on Tue, 2013-10-01 19:30

:)

piper's picture
Submitted by piper on Tue, 2013-10-01 19:52

Could always use a new cartridge!

sharris55's picture
Submitted by sharris55 on Tue, 2013-10-01 19:54

Been wanting to try a new GRADO in my new table.  Fingers crossed.

howardk's picture
Submitted by howardk on Tue, 2013-10-01 20:01

I could use either one.

Hungry_4_Vinyl's picture
Submitted by Hungry_4_Vinyl on Tue, 2013-10-01 21:10

I'm in to win! :)

avrcguy's picture
Submitted by avrcguy on Tue, 2013-10-01 21:13

Either of these would make a nice replacement for the HT table.

Thanks!

KWarn's picture
Submitted by KWarn on Tue, 2013-10-01 21:14

Winning...good. Losing...bad. I wanna win!

RaymondJohn34's picture
Submitted by RaymondJohn34 on Tue, 2013-10-01 21:22

Found and awesome Turntable at an estate sale about 6years ago and the owner said to just take it; so I did.  Since bringing it home, its needed a new phono cartridge and stylus that I haven't been able to make a good choice because of lack of knowledge.  Honestly, I'd Rather win one with the quality this seems to have than buy something else in the same price range that I know nothing about. 

jmq's picture
Submitted by jmq on Tue, 2013-10-01 22:31

If I water it, will it grow up to be a Continuum Caliburn? 

Razorball's picture
Submitted by Razorball on Tue, 2013-10-01 23:16

... My boat!

paul-s's picture
Submitted by paul-s on Wed, 2013-10-02 02:12

Will you ship the cartridge to Nigeria?

tnert's picture
Submitted by tnert on Wed, 2013-10-02 03:29

Thanks for the chance

TerryWI's picture
Submitted by TerryWI on Wed, 2013-10-02 04:55

Count me in.

jjelmquist's picture
Submitted by jjelmquist on Wed, 2013-10-02 06:11

For years, have used a Grado 78 to play my vintage shellac.  Love it! smiley Would absoulutely love to have the Grado Prestige for playing vinyl.cheeky

Zardoz's picture
Submitted by Zardoz on Wed, 2013-10-02 06:24

I'll give it to my bother in law who wouldn't ever up grade on his own.

Thanks Mikey, for all you do for us.

JJZL's picture
Submitted by JJZL on Wed, 2013-10-02 06:29

Wish luck to you all

Curvfalls's picture
Submitted by Curvfalls on Wed, 2013-10-02 08:24

Let's try this again!

detroitvinylrob's picture
Submitted by detroitvinylrob on Wed, 2013-10-02 09:12

one can not have too many phono cartridges

Happy (analogue) Listening! ;^)>

planarhead's picture
Submitted by planarhead on Wed, 2013-10-02 09:30

Count me in, thanks!

randybass's picture
Submitted by randybass on Wed, 2013-10-02 09:33

I'm in.

SunRa2000's picture
Submitted by SunRa2000 on Wed, 2013-10-02 11:21

I win will be the first.

madoco's picture
Submitted by madoco on Wed, 2013-10-02 13:27

please dont pick me, i hate vinyl it's just pvc 

Hajidub's picture
Submitted by Hajidub on Wed, 2013-10-02 13:35

Grado goodness, sweet!!!!

greghan67's picture
Submitted by greghan67 on Wed, 2013-10-02 14:53

Pick Me!!!!!!!!!!!

bprochford's picture
Submitted by bprochford on Wed, 2013-10-02 14:57

Can't win if you don't enter, right?

mj452312's picture
Submitted by mj452312 on Wed, 2013-10-02 15:00

Pick me!

rudirudi's picture
Submitted by rudirudi on Wed, 2013-10-02 15:27

Have a Rega p3 wthout a cartridge just sitting here.

Stu Morgenstern's picture
Submitted by Stu Morgenstern on Wed, 2013-10-02 17:37

I guess I lose.

Seadog709's picture
Submitted by Seadog709 on Wed, 2013-10-02 17:54

...would like to win.

mjohnson229's picture
Submitted by mjohnson229 on Wed, 2013-10-02 18:38

Eureka. I want gold.

8thman's picture
Submitted by 8thman on Wed, 2013-10-02 19:06

eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

vozhyk87's picture
Submitted by vozhyk87 on Wed, 2013-10-02 19:19

yeaaaaaahhhhhhh

nesnith's picture
Submitted by nesnith on Wed, 2013-10-02 20:08

I want.

Bix's picture
Submitted by Bix on Wed, 2013-10-02 20:49

That Grado would be rad.  I hope I win.

RodMunch's picture
Submitted by RodMunch on Wed, 2013-10-02 21:09

post

anomaly7's picture
Submitted by anomaly7 on Wed, 2013-10-02 21:57

I love Gold when it relates to music!

dave-tx's picture
Submitted by dave-tx on Thu, 2013-10-03 06:05

Throwing the dice, would love to win one of these.

donhan1's picture
Submitted by donhan1 on Thu, 2013-10-03 07:18

Thanks for the chance.

Don

Evan's picture
Submitted by Evan on Thu, 2013-10-03 09:31

Great promo idea!

Evan's picture
Submitted by Evan on Thu, 2013-10-03 09:32

Great promo idea!

clemente_raya's picture
Submitted by clemente_raya on Thu, 2013-10-03 10:22

Would like either of these for a vintage table I just aquired.

audiot's picture
Submitted by audiot on Thu, 2013-10-03 10:31

Praying to the sweepstakes gods that my turn has finally come to pass!

l5chambre's picture
Submitted by l5chambre on Thu, 2013-10-03 12:24

Cool, wish I could win anyone but AT95e, I got it for my bday, last Feb

rakalm's picture
Submitted by rakalm on Fri, 2013-10-04 06:04

The turntable I have is designed for the Grado Gold but would love to try the highly rated AT as well.  Yes, I would love either one.  Great contest.  Love that the Grado is made in Brooklyn.  

SAllison's picture
Submitted by SAllison on Thu, 2013-10-03 14:18

I'm in!

VinceTK's picture
Submitted by VinceTK on Thu, 2013-10-03 20:23

to win it!

rmarston's picture
Submitted by rmarston on Thu, 2013-10-03 21:33

love this publication

Bmcpherson's picture
Submitted by Bmcpherson on Thu, 2013-10-03 22:17

Please choose me!

Bennyboy's picture
Submitted by Bennyboy on Fri, 2013-10-04 06:38

Hat me please

SethBaer's picture
Submitted by SethBaer on Fri, 2013-10-04 08:02

My Grado reference would love a little brother!

Logansport Berry's picture
Submitted by Logansport Berry on Fri, 2013-10-04 08:15

I'm in...

BeauZooka's picture
Submitted by BeauZooka on Fri, 2013-10-04 12:04

pick me!

JRSBat's picture
Submitted by JRSBat on Fri, 2013-10-04 12:42

Would love to get a Grado!

Joeh's picture
Submitted by Joeh on Fri, 2013-10-04 13:16

Great cartridge. I have one on my VPI Classic 1 TT. Would love to win one to have on hand.

hrlaser's picture
Submitted by hrlaser on Fri, 2013-10-04 13:18

I wouldn't kick any of these prizes out of bed..

cheeky
I'd love to win one of your contests some day.. maybe I'll get lucky this time.. I hope.. I hope..

Thanks for the opportunity!..

 

marklind's picture
Submitted by marklind on Fri, 2013-10-04 19:22

A Charlie Sheen quote - outdated at this point, but appropriate here.

onekiwi's picture
Submitted by onekiwi on Fri, 2013-10-04 23:05

Either one would come in handy!

Normal_Bean's picture
Submitted by Normal_Bean on Sat, 2013-10-05 10:05

For sure!

jlstrat's picture
Submitted by jlstrat on Sat, 2013-10-05 11:34

would be nice

only analog for me's picture
Submitted by only analog for me on Sat, 2013-10-05 11:45

My records wait with baited breath...

Cardinals's picture
Submitted by Cardinals on Sat, 2013-10-05 15:45

Thanks for the sweepstakes!

andyo5's picture
Submitted by andyo5 on Sun, 2013-10-06 20:33

...especially the Grado 1.

Andy

leo-hifi's picture
Submitted by leo-hifi on Mon, 2013-10-07 00:05

Good luck to me...

fredbro44's picture
Submitted by fredbro44 on Mon, 2013-10-07 07:47

It will go great with my VPI Traveler

frajavcar's picture
Submitted by frajavcar on Mon, 2013-10-07 08:34

you never have enough analog gear 

neogeo's picture
Submitted by neogeo on Mon, 2013-10-07 09:16

I'll take one. 

concerto12's picture
Submitted by concerto12 on Mon, 2013-10-07 10:16

A new one would be ok with me.

wowflutter's picture
Submitted by wowflutter on Mon, 2013-10-07 15:37

I would love to win one of these!

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on Mon, 2013-10-07 15:46

lol...just funny.

Roscoe's picture
Submitted by Roscoe on Mon, 2013-10-07 20:00

zzzz

spindashblue's picture
Submitted by spindashblue on Mon, 2013-10-07 23:26

Really enjoyed the cartridge comparisons and am looking forward to more awesome analog content as well :)

GeekCred's picture
Submitted by GeekCred on Wed, 2013-10-09 13:58

I love you Michael!

orthobiz's picture
Submitted by orthobiz on Thu, 2013-10-10 05:55

Great idea!

Paul

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