{"product_id":"grado-statement4-mi-phono-cartridge","title":"Grado Statement4 MI Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eStatement4 is part of the Grado Lineage Series, representing a refined balance of performance, control, and musicality. Built on decades of cartridge design experience, it delivers a clear and engaging presentation while maintaining the tonal integrity that defines Grado cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing Grado’s patented moving iron flux-bridger system, Statement4 combines low moving mass with a stable coil structure to achieve a presentation that is both responsive and consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in both stereo and mono configurations, Statement4 continues the tradition of Grado’s wood body designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatement4 is a low output moving iron cartridge designed for use with high-gain phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts presentation is balanced and controlled, with clear detail and a smooth, natural top end. The midrange carries presence and body, while low frequencies are defined and well structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecordings are presented with stability and coherence, maintaining separation and imaging without exaggeration. The overall character remains consistent, allowing the recording to define the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlux-Bridger Moving 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\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiamond \u0026amp; Cantilever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatement4 features a nude Shibata diamond mounted to a machined boron cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shibata profile is highly effective at retrieving detail from the groove, offering exceptional contact and resolution while maintaining a natural, unforced presentation. Paired with a machined boron cantilever—known for its low mass and responsive behavior—the system delivers clarity, speed, and stability across the frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoil \u0026amp; Internal Structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal signal path is built using ultra-high purity 7N OCC copper, selected for its conductivity and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cartridge undergoes cryogenic treatment during both component preparation and final assembly, helping to stabilize materials and optimize performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal structure is carefully damped to reduce unwanted resonance and vibration, allowing the cartridge to extract information from the groove with minimal interference. The result is a signal that remains coherent, balanced, and dynamically responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHousing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Statement4 is housed in a Brazilian Ebony wood body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its visual presence, the wood plays a role in controlling resonance and contributing to the cartridge’s tonal balance. The structure has been refined to reduce mass while improving compatibility across a wide range of tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form also improves visibility of the cantilever during setup, allowing for more precise alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody - Brazilian Ebony Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever - Machined Boron\/Shibata Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput - 1.0mV @ 5 CMV (45 degrees)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled Frequency Response - 5-65 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Separation - Avg. 35db, 10-30k Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Load - 10-47k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInductance - 8mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistance - 74 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge Weight - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Force - 1.6 -1.9 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance - 20 μm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grado Labs","offers":[{"title":"Stereo","offer_id":47382101196940,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mono","offer_id":47382101229708,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3308\/9164\/files\/gradoLineagecartridge_ab8bc01f-efcd-4a0e-9bbf-ff877e046f46.png?v=1775747732","url":"https:\/\/www.ttvjaudio.com\/products\/grado-statement4-mi-phono-cartridge","provider":"TTVJ Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}