Grado - Sonata3 - Timbre Series Phono Cartridge
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This is a special order item with a 1-2 weeks processing time. Phono cartridges & Styli are not returnable. If found defective, by the manufacturer, they can only be exchanged.
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Grado - Sonata V3 - Timbre Series Phono Cartridge
The Reference Series V2 of wooden cartridges are hand-assembled at Grado Labs from a Australian Jarrah wood. An intricate procedure of curing is done between production steps to achieve optimal sonic quality. This series generator/stylus module is not replaceable allowing a redesigned one-piece magnetic circuit and a reduction of chassis resonances. The Timbre Series V3 utilizes manufacturing and assembly techniques that result is musical perfection. The Timbre Series3 should be used with only the finest equipment. Recommended tracking force 1.6 to 1.9 grams.
The Sonata V3 model uses 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 Sonata model also uses Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing, and the Sonata model uses Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond.
*All wooden series cartridges are 1/2" mount
FEATURES:
- Fixed-Coil Design
- Hand-Assembled at Grado Labs (Brooklyn, NY USA)
- Made of Australian Jarrah Wood
- One-piece Magnet Circuit
- Four-piece OTL Cantilever Technology
- 10% Tip Mass-Reduction over the Prestige Series of cartridges
- Ultra-High Purity Long Crystal (UHPLC) Oxygen-Free Copper Wire
- 1/2" Mount Wooden Cartridge
- Elliptical Diamond mounted on Brass Bushing
SPECIFICATIONS:
Body
Australian Jarrah Wood
Cantileaver
Aluminum / Elliptical Diamond
Output
High 4.0mV @ 5 CMV (45)
Low 1.0mV @ 5 CMV (45)
Controlled Frequency Response
10 - 60 KHz
Channel Separation
Average 30 DB - 10-30,000 Hz
Inductance
High Output 55mH
Low Output 6mH
Resistance
High Output 660 ohms
Low Output 70 ohms
Non Sensitive to Capacitive Load Chasis Mass
10 grams
Tracking Force
1.6 - 1.9 grams
Channel Separation at 1 KHz
Average 30db - 10 - 30k Hz
Input Load
10k - 47k ohms
Stylus Type
E
Inductance
45 mH
Compliance CUs
20μm/mN
Stylus Replacement Manufacturer
Grado Labs Factor (Brooklyn, NY)
Mounting Style
S
Builds
High Output, Low Output, Mono
Phono Cartridge Weight
9 grams