Grado Reference Cartridge $300 - $1,200 - Made In America Grado Labs Wood Body Moving Iron (MI) Audiophile Cartridges
Grado Labs Statement Series Low Output MI Phono Cartridge (0.5 mV. Output)
Grado Labs Reference Series HIgh Output MI Phono Cartridge (5.0 mV. Output)
GRADO'S REFERENCE SERIES OF PHONO CARTRIDGES The Reference series of wooden cartridges are a fixed coil design, hand-crafted at our labs from a specially selected species of mahogany. An intricate procedure of curing is done between production steps to achieve optimal sonic quality. Unlike the Prestige series, the Reference series generator/stylus module is not replaceable allowing a redesigned one piece magnetic circuit and a reduction of chassis resonances. The Reference series Utilizes manufacturing and assembly techniques of fantastic accuracy and precision, the result is virtual perfection in a phono pickup resulting in the finest pickups in the world without exception. Should be used only with the finest equipment. Recommended tracking force 3/4 to 2 grams.
All Reference series cartridges are 1/2" mount. 78 RPM styli are not available with the Reference series. All re-tipping on the Reference series will be done by Grado.
Grado Wood Body Retip Upgrade Policy: Any Wood Body cartridge can be upgraded or downgraded to any other Wood Body cartridge for the price of the Retip. Simply select the desired Retip and send the used cartridge to the Needle Doctor.
