Grado
Grado Red3
The Grado Red3 Moving Iron Phono Cartridge is a premium upgrade for your turntable, offering enhanced detail and a wider soundstage. Its OTL stylus/cantilever design minimizes noise and distortion, preserving the integrity of your music. Selected from higher-spec Blue2 production, the Red3 features a Grado-specific diamond on a brass bushing and ultra-high purity copper wire coils for precise channel balance and stereo imaging. Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, this cartridge delivers excellent tonal balance, dynamics, and realism, making vocals and instruments sound more lifelike. The twin magnet system and patented Flux-Bridger design ensure optimal stereo balance and low effective moving mass for a superior listening experience.
$190.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1466
/ 1640
#1466 in Turntable Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-85%
Below average
Frequency Response
1055
/ -
Who it's for
- Signature Warmth
- Engaging Musicality
- Excellent Value
Who should skip it
- Hum Susceptibility
- Tracking Limitations
- Detail vs. Warmth Trade-off
Key Specs
Frequency Response
10-55
Principal
MI
Channel Separation at 1KHz
30
Input Load
47K
Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec.
5mV
Recommended Tracking Force
1.5
Stylus Type
E
Inductance
45mH
Features
- OTL stylus/cantilever design for quieter records and improved soundstage.
- Four-piece OTL cantilever with a Grado-specific diamond on a brass bushing.
- Hand-selected from higher-specification Blue2 production.
- Ultra-high purity copper wire coils for precise channel balance and stereo imaging.
- Twin magnet system optimizes balance between stereo channels.
- Patented Flux-Bridger design for low effective moving mass.
- Hand-assembled in Brooklyn by experienced builders.
- Offers excellent tonal balance, dynamics, and realism.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Grado Red3 for its exceptional sound quality, often highlighting its vibrant, detailed, and engaging audio presentation. Many listeners appreciate the open and dynamic soundstage, finding it particularly enjoyable for a wide range of music genres. Reviewers frequently note the impressive clarity and musicality offered at its price point, positioning the Red3 as an outstanding value for money proposition within the audiophile community. Its ability to deliver such a compelling listening experience makes it a highly regarded choice.
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