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Grado Reference Wood Body Phono Cartridge
The Reference series of wooden cartridges are fixed coil design, handcrafted at Grado labs with specially selected species of mahogany; an intricate procedure of curing is done between production steps to achieve optimal sonic quality. The Reference Series Generator/Stylus module is not replaceable, allowing a redesigned one-piece magnetic circuit and a reduction of chassis resonances. Grado Reference Series phono cartridges utilize manufacturing and assembly techniques of fantastic accuracy and precision, the result is virtual perfection in a phono pickup; should be used only with the finest equipment.
The Master and Reference models use a five piece OTL cantilever technology achieving an additional 5% tip mass reduction over the Platinum and Sonata models. The coils are wound with ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire. The Master model is mounted with Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond, and the Reference model uses Grado's true ellipsoid design diamond.
Reference & Master Technical Specifications:
Frequency Response 10-60
Principal MI
Channel Separation at 1KHz 40
Imput Load 47K
Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec. 5mV
Recommended Tracking Force 1.5
Stylus Type E
Inductance 45mH
Resistance 475
Compliance CUs 20
Stylus Replacement F=Factory F
Mounting S
Weight 6.5
Handcrafted mahogany
THE STATEMENT SERIES OF CARTRIDGES
If your system can be driven with a 0.5 mV output phono cartridge, then you deserve to be listening to the new Grado Statement Series.
Grado Cartridges Superior Design & Precision Fabrication
All Grado cartridges now use a derivation of the moving iron principle which feature patented OPTIMIZED TRANSMISSION LINE cantilever technology, PIVOTED FIXED AXIAL STYLUS-GENERATOR MODULE, and Grado's FLUX-BRIDGER GENERATOR SYSTEM.
Grado Reference & Prestige Cartridge Literature PDF
The Legacy Continues... & Product Warranty Coverage
Grado, one of the oldest family owned companies in the Audio Industry, has for almost half a century been the leaders in design engineering for the high-end audio and recording industries.
GRADO, ONE OF THE OLDEST FAMILY OWNED COMPANIES IN THE AUDIO INDUSTRY
In 2003 Grado will celebrate 50 years of manufacturing products that offer top value to the consumer. We look forward to the next 50 years
of keeping the tradition alive.
Forbes Magazine Article UP & COMERS Grado Labs
After working for his uncle since the age of 12, John Grado finally took over the business five years ago.
Reference Series Reviews of Grado Reference and Master Cartridges
"As a long time Grado user, I was quite shocked at what I heard; all of the Grado virtues, but with a lot more warmth and silkiness and much better dynamic contrast -- including a lower noise floor." -Hi Fi News / Ken Kessler
Statement Series Reviews of Grado Reference and Master Cartridges
As a long time Grado user, I was quite shocked at what I heard; all of the Grado virtues, but with a lot more warmth and silkiness and much better dynamic contrast---including a lower noise floor, despite the (desperate) need for a step-up.
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