Grado Platinum3 Phono Cartridge

Sale price$400

Select Output: High Output (4.0mV)

Grado Platinum3 Phono Cartridge

Introducing the Grado Platinum3 Phono Cartridge, a distinguished member of Grado's Timbre Series. Meticulously handcrafted, the Platinum3 is designed to elevate your vinyl listening experience with exceptional audio fidelity.

Key Features:

  • Australian Jarrah Wood Body: The Platinum3's housing is crafted from Australian Jarrah wood, renowned for its excellent acoustic properties. This material enhances resonance control, resulting in a warm and natural sound signature.
  • Modified Four-Piece OTL Cantilever: Utilizing Grado's modified four-piece Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) cantilever technology, the Platinum3 achieves a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series, enhancing tracking precision and reducing distortion.
  • Elliptical Diamond Stylus: The cartridge features Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond stylus, ensuring superior detail retrieval and accurate groove tracing.
  • Ultra-High Purity Copper Coils: Coils wound with ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen-free copper wire provide excellent signal transmission, preserving the integrity of the audio signal.

The Grado Platinum3 has been acclaimed for its natural and musical presentation. Reviewers have noted its ability to deliver a complete musical picture, making it a standout choice for discerning audiophiles. ​

Elevate your analog listening experience with the Grado Platinum3 Phono Cartridge.

 

Specifications

Specification Details
Body Australian Jarrah Wood
Cantilever Aluminum / Elliptical Diamond
Output High: 4.0mV @5 CMV (45)
Low: 1.0mV @5 CMV (45)
Inductance High Output: 55mH
Low Output: 6mH
Resistance High Output: 660 ohms
Low Output: 70 ohms
Input Load 10k-47k ohms
Cartridge Weight 9 grams
Tracking Force 1.6-1.9 grams
Compliance 20μm/mN
Channel Separation Average 30db - 10-30k Hz
Controlled Frequency Response 10-60 KHz
Capacitive Load Sensitivity Non-Sensitive
Builds High Output, Low Output, Mono

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