Grado Phono Cartridge
Best moving iron cartridge for audiophiles seeking refined, natural sound.
Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, this cartridge transforms your vinyl collection by stripping away noise and revealing hidden layers of depth. You sacrifice the clinical, sterile sound of modern digital playback for a warm, organic character that makes every record feel like a live performance.
$260.00
In stock
at
Skylabs Audio
Who it's for
- Audiophiles prioritizing vocal warmth and acoustic instrument detail
- Vinyl listeners seeking easy maintenance and broad preamp compatibility
- Music lovers desiring lifelike midrange presence and dynamic punch
Who should skip it
- Owners of unshielded motors or sensitive direct-drive turntables
- Collectors using vintage turntables with heavier tonearms
- Listeners preferring a strictly neutral or analytical sound signature
Performance breakdown
Tonal Balance
Delivers a rich, musical presentation with exceptional harmonic integrity.
Soundstage Depth
OTL technology creates an expansive, immersive sense of space and dimension.
Distortion Control
Machined generator design keeps signal paths clean and remarkably transparent.
Tracking Precision
Lightweight moving mass ensures stable performance across complex musical passages.
Build Quality
Hand-assembled craftsmanship reflects high-end lineage and meticulous attention to detail.
Surface Noise Rejection
Advanced resonance damping makes older or imperfect records sound significantly quieter.
Key Specs
Frequency Response
10-60,000 Hz
Principal
MI (Moving Iron)
Channel Separation
35 dB
Input Load
47 kOhm
Output
5 mV
Tracking Force
1.5 g
Stylus
Elliptical
Inductance
45 mH
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