Grado Gold 4 MM Phono Cartridge

The Grado Gold 4 MM phono cartridge operates on a low-mass moving iron generator system, engineered for vinyl enthusiasts seeking wideband resolution and balanced stereo imaging without requiring an external step-up transformer or moving coil preamplifier. Serving as the flagship model among Grado's Prestige Series phono cartridges, this high-output transducer pairs an aluminium cantilever with an elliptical diamond stylus to extract micro-detail and dynamic nuance from record grooves. With its 4.0 mV output and standard 47k ohm loading compatibility, it integrates directly into moving magnet phono stages across a diverse selection of high-fidelity turntables.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeLiving with the Grado Gold 4 brings a distinctly organic warmth and cohesive flow to long evening listening sessions, effortlessly subduing surface harshness while preserving the natural body of acoustic instruments. Its presentation excels at rendering vocal textures and low-end weight with controlled authority, allowing complex pressings to sound dimensional and relaxed rather than fatiguing. Because of its generous output and consistent tracking temperament, it turns daily record spinning into an unhurried, thoroughly engaging ritual that rewards extensive library explorations across every musical genre.Key Features Moving Iron Architecture: Utilises stationary coils with a low-mass flux-bridger system to provide moving-coil agility and detail with fixed-coil stability. Elliptical Diamond Stylus: Precision-ground profile mounted on an aluminium cantilever ensures accurate groove contact and reduced inner-groove distortion. Oxygen-Free Copper Coils: Employs high-purity 5N OCC copper wiring to maintain signal purity, balance stereo channels, and lower the background noise floor. Authorized Dealer Assurance: Hi-Fi Centre is an Authorized Dealer, providing authentic factory-backed manufacturer warranties and verified post-purchase support. Technical Specifications Transducer Type: Moving Iron (MI) / High-Output MM Compatible Stylus Profile: Bonded Elliptical Diamond Cantilever: Four-piece OTL Aluminium Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 55,000 Hz Output Voltage: 4.0 mV @ 5 cm/s (45°) Channel Separation: 25 dB average (10 Hz – 30,000 Hz) Recommended Tracking Force: 1.6 g – 1.9 g (Nominal: 1.8 g) Input Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms (10k – 47k ohms) Internal Inductance: 50 mH DC Resistance: 660 ohms Static Compliance: 20 μm/mN Mounting: Standard 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) mount Weight: 6.0 g