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Grado Sonata 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 Platinum and Sonata models use a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology achieving a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire in the coils. The Platinum model uses Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing, and the Sonata model uses Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond.
Platinum & Sonata Technical Specifications:
Output: 4.8 mV
Cartridge Type: Moving Iron
Wire: Ultra-high purity long crystal copper
Frequency Response: 20~60,000 Hz
Tracking Force: .75-2g
Load: 47Kohm
Weight: 6g
Body: 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.
STEREO TIMES.COM Grado Sonata Review by Jim Merod
At just under $600, the Grado Sonata is a wonderful addition to a good turntable that lacks to some degree resolution, spatial dimensionality, and that mysterious but unmistakably seductive appeal that great analog playback offers.
Reference Series Reviews of Grado Sonata and Platinum Cartridges
Also, have you noticed? No fancy brochures, no ad's either-it's obvious that they put as much of their $$ into the product as they can. -Primyl Exchange
Statement Series Reviews of Grado Sonata and Platinum Cartridges
Grado offers an awful lot of terrific analog at affordable prices- and that’s worth a listen, even if you haven't been squeezed by this economy. -Absolute Sound
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