Grado Sonata 3

The Jarrah wood housing is specifically chosen for its resonance control properties. By minimizing unwanted vibrations and coloration, it allows the cartridge to deliver a more accurate, nuanced soundstage compared to plastic or metal alternatives.

The OTL (Optimized Transmission Line) cantilever technology significantly reduces tip mass. This allows the stylus to react more quickly and accurately to the grooves in your records, resulting in better tracking and improved signal fidelity.

Yes, the Sonata 3 requires a precise tracking force between 1.6 and 1.9 grams. It is essential to calibrate your tonearm correctly within this range to ensure the stylus tracks properly without damaging your vinyl.

The Sonata 3 is available in both high (4.0mV) and low (1.0mV) output versions. You should choose the version that matches the gain capabilities of your phono preamp or integrated amplifier to ensure optimal signal strength and noise floor performance.

A nude elliptical diamond is mounted directly to the cantilever rather than on a metal shank, which reduces mass and improves the stylus's ability to trace the high-frequency details in the record groove. This results in clearer, more transparent audio reproduction.

With a compliance of 20μm/mN, this cartridge is considered medium-to-high compliance. It pairs best with low-to-medium mass tonearms, so check your tonearm's effective mass specifications to ensure they are compatible for the best sonic results.