Grado cartridge brochure - Cool Gales Audio

GRADO'S PRESTIGE SERIES OF PHONO CARTRIDGESThe Prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellentstability under severe use. A considerable tip mass reductionresults in a frequency response to 50 kHz and beyond and trackingforces from 1-2 grams. Acclaimed by experts as virtually the finestpickups in the world at their price.THE PRESTIGE SERIES IS MADE UP OF THREECATEGORIES OF CARTRIDGES.The Black and Green models use a three piece OTL cantilevertechnology, standard oxygen free wire in the coilsand Grado's specially designed ellipticaldiamond mounted in a brass bushing. TheGreen model is selected from the Blackproduction run and meet higher test specifications.Approximately 15% of the productionrun will meet these standards and becomeGreen models.The Blue and Red models use a four piece OTL cantilever technology,standard oxygen free wire in the coils and Grado's specially designedelliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing. The Red modelis selected from the Blue production run and meet higher testspecifications. Approximately 10% of the production run will meetthese standards and become Red models.The Silver and Gold models use a four piece OTL cantilevertechnology, ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen freecopper wire in the coils and Grado's specially designed ellipticaldiamond mounted on a brass bushing. The Gold model is selectedfrom the Silver production run and meet higher test specifications.Approximately 5% of the production run meet these standards andbecome Gold models.Prestige models available in both 1/2" mount and P-mount.All styli in the Prestige series are user replaceable.GRADO'S REFERENCE AND STATEMENT SERIESOF PHONO CARTRIDGESGrado’s wood bodied cartridges come in two different output levels.The high output Reference Series measures 4.5mV and the low outputStatement Series measures 0.5mV. The wooden series of cartridges area fixed coil design, hand-crafted at our labs from a specially selectedspecies of mahogany. An intricate procedure of curing is donebetween production steps to achieve optimal sonic quality. Unlikethe Prestige series, the wooden series generator/stylus module is notreplaceable allowing a redesigned one piece magnetic circuit and areduction of chassis resonances. The wooden series utilizes manufacturingand assembly techniques of fantastic accuracy and precision,the result is virtual perfection in a phono pickupresulting in the finest pickups in the worldwithout exception. Should be used onlywith the finest equipment. Recommendedtracking force 3/4 to 2 grams.The Platinum and Sonata models use amodified four piece OTL cantilever technologyachieving a 10% tip mass reduction overthe Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygenfree copper wire in the coils. The Platinum model uses Grado'sspecially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing,and the Sonata model uses Grado's specially designed nudeelliptical diamond.The Master and Reference models use a five piece OTL cantilevertechnology achieving an additional 5% tip mass reduction overthe Platinum and Sonata models. The coils are wound with ultrahighpurity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire. TheMaster model is mounted with Grado's specially designed nudeelliptical diamond, and the Reference model uses Grado's true ellipsoiddesign diamond.All Reference series cartridges are 1/2" mount.All re-tipping on the Reference series will be done by Grado.GRADO MAKES THEIR NEW STATEMENT!After years of careful thought and painstaking design, Grado isvery pleased to offer a new phono cartridge. We are so proud ofthis new cartridge and believe that it has so much to say aboutGrado technology, that we have decided to name it the GRADOSTATEMENT. The STATEMENT utilizes gold coil wires, a boroncantilever and a diamond cut specially for Grado. All this is handassembledwithin a machined Autralian Jarrah wood housing. Theoutput for the STATEMENT measures at 0.5 mV. The lowest outputever offered by Grado. The low frequency information andits portrayal of bass dynamics are solid, powerful and authoritative.The midrange is rich, complex and highly believable. Itstop-end seems to extend forever with speed and remarkable delicacy.Imaging is detailed and precise with a sound stage that wrapsits arms around you and draws you into the music. Michael Fremercommented in his Analog Corner, “It is among the finest cartridgesI’ve ever heard at any price”, Stereophile Vol.22 No.3, pg. 41. WhileJonathan Valin stated, “I’m going to keep the Statement in myrefernce system” The Absolute Sound, Issue 118. Anyone who wasimpressed with our previous top-of-the-line effort, the GradoREFERENCE, will have their eyes opened wide afterlistening to the new GRADO STATEMENT.GRADO PH-1Yes!!! We are now in production of our Grado PhonoPre-Amplifier. After years of relying on other equipment to matchwith Grado cartridges, you can now listen and enjoy your recordsthrough our new Grado Phono Pre-Amp, the PH-1. Designedfor state-of-the-art performance and specifically to play allGrados, high and low outputs, the new PH-1 will allow you tohear your records like never before. -Wayne Garcia of The Absolute Soundcommented "This is a very goodphono preamplifier. Its sound isvery open, airy and easy with alarge expansive presentation. It'sholographic, warm, and it brings alovely quality to the lower octaves, rendering them with texture,tonal refinement, and, when asked for, power." This new amp ismachined from a solid block of mahogany. It measures a mere 5"wide, 5 1/2" deep, 1 1/2" tall, weighs in at ten ounces and is A/Cpowered. And the sound? Just like all Grados: warm, smooth, fullbodied,non-fatiguing and a rich quality. Hook it up in any analogsystem and allow your Grado cartridge to reach its full potential.A must for any serious analog listening.GRADO4614 Seventh Avenue • Brooklyn, New York 11220Tel. (718)435-5340 • www.gradolabs.comVisit our website for information on our 78RPM, Mono and DJ Model Cartridges.