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Transfiguration Phoenix S or Grado Statement 1?

I have a Well Tempered Amadeus GTA with a Musical Surroundings Phonomena on a headphone set-up using Shanling tube headphone amp and Beyerdynamic Tesla T1s and Audeze LCD2s. Which would you choose?

I listen to everything, but lately mostly classical and Jazz. I do listen to acid Jazz, down-tempo, and classic rock. I prefer a well balanced sound with decent detail (i.e. not too bright), excellent soundstaging, excellent bass, with quick dynamism and rhythmic poise. Tonally just a bit warm of center with color spectrum (timbre).

Wish I could hear them both before choosing but.....

I appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

T
ieimago

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jmcgrogan2
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Well, I can't say that I am familiar with your gear, but if I was in this position, I would jump at the Transfiguration Phoenix S.
I have not heard the new S version, but I have heard the Orpheus L and the Phoenix, both are very good cartridges. They won't blow you away with detail, but are very musically honest, somewhat refined. I wish I had the money, I'd grab a Phoenix S in a heartbeat.
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jmcgrogan2
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Congrats!!! I am jealous!!
Enjoy the tunes!
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