SOTA / FT-3 / Sonata compatability?

I'm considering buying a Grado high output Sonata for my SOTA Sapphire turntable (circa late 1980s) and Premier FT-3 tonearm. Has anyone had any experience with this combination or have any comments or suggestions?

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dave50503-12-2002 4:54pm

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sdcampbell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,136 posts 03-13-2002 at 09:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Kudos to HCM Audio. I have bought a number of products from them over the years, and been totally satisfied. Thanks, Harry, for the fine service and integrity.
sdcampbell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,136 posts 03-12-2002 at 08:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi, Dave: I used to own a Premier FT-3K tonearm, and used it with several different Grados. The combination was a good, moderately-priced one. The only problem that the Grado cartridges tend to have is susceptibility to hum caused by the turntable motor. This hum is not normally audible when playing an LP. I have not used this tonearm/cartridge combo on a SOTA turntable, but hum was not a problem with my VPI HW-10 Mark 4. Since the SOTA is a quiet table with a decently shielded motor, I don't think you will experience any problems.

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