{"product_id":"grado-labs-gold4-mi-phono-cartridge","title":"Grado Labs Gold4 MI Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold4 represents the highest level of performance within the Grado Prestige Series. Built on decades of cartridge design and refinement, it delivers a balanced and highly musical presentation while maintaining the consistency and reliability that define Grado cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing Grado’s moving iron design, Gold4 provides a stable and responsive signal with low moving mass and long-term performance. The die-injection molded housing supports consistent construction while allowing the internal components to perform with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in both standard mount and P-mount configurations, Gold4 is designed for a wide range of systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold4 is a high output moving iron cartridge designed for compatibility with a wide range of phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts presentation is defined by clarity, control, and refinement. Detail is resolved with precision while maintaining a smooth and composed top end. The midrange carries natural presence and texture, while low frequencies are delivered with definition and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex recordings are handled with stability and separation, maintaining a coherent and balanced presentation that allows the character of the music to come through naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiamond, Cantilever \u0026amp; Stylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold4 features a bonded elliptical diamond mounted to an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elliptical profile provides effective groove contact and reliable tracking, while the aluminum cantilever contributes to a stable and controlled presentation. Together, they deliver clarity, balance, and consistency across a wide range of recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus assembly is user-replaceable, allowing for easy maintenance and long-term ownership. All Prestige Series styli are interchangeable, providing flexibility across models while maintaining consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold4 features a bonded elliptical diamond mounted to an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elliptical profile provides effective groove contact and reliable tracking, while the aluminum cantilever contributes to a stable and controlled presentation. Together, they deliver clarity, balance, and consistency across a wide range of recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus assembly is user-replaceable, allowing for easy maintenance and long-term ownership. All Prestige Series styli are interchangeable, providing flexibility across models while maintaining consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving Iron Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Grado cartridges utilize a moving iron design built on Joseph Grado’s patented flux-bridger principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach allows the cartridge to generate a precise signal with extremely low moving mass, while keeping the coil structure fixed. The result is a presentation that combines speed, control, and harmonic integrity without the fragility often associated with traditional moving coil systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design also ensures long-term consistency, maintaining performance over time without degradation of the internal signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput - 4 mV @ 5 CMV (45 degrees)\u003cbr\u003eFrequency Response - 10-55,000 Hz\u003cbr\u003eChannel Separation - Average 25 DB, 10-30,000 Hz\u003cbr\u003eStylus - Diamond- Elliptical\u003cbr\u003eInput Load - 10k - 47k ohms\u003cbr\u003eInduction - 50 mH\u003cbr\u003eDC Resistance - 660 ohms\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Weight - 6 grams\u003cbr\u003eTracking Force - 1.6 -1.9 grams\u003cbr\u003eCompliance - 20 um\/mN\u003cbr\u003eMounting - P-mount or 1\/2’’ Screw Mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grado Labs","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":47388025520268,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"P-Mount","offer_id":47388025553036,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3308\/9164\/files\/gradoPrestige-Gold42.webp?v=1775756723","url":"https:\/\/www.ttvjaudio.com\/products\/grado-labs-gold4-mi-phono-cartridge","provider":"TTVJ Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}