Grado The Statement 4 Phono Cartridge

The Grado The Statement 4 phono cartridge employs a patented flux-bridger moving iron generator within a damped Brazilian ebony tonewood body for low-mass vinyl transcription in high-gain analogue systems. Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, this Lineage Series transducer utilises four reconfigured copper coils paired with a machined boron cantilever and a nude Shibata diamond. Its calibrated 1.0mV output delivers wide dynamic range and linear tracking across complex grooves without imposing mechanical strain on delicate record pressings.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeLiving with the Statement 4 transforms long evening listening sessions into deep acoustic immersion, where complex orchestral passages and delicate vocal textures emerge without a trace of listener fatigue. The dense Brazilian ebony housing provides natural resonance control that keeps background surface friction hushed, allowing vinyl pressings of any era to project an expansive, three-dimensional acoustic image. Its moving iron topology produces the transient speed typically associated with low-output moving coils alongside the grounded tonal weight essential for acoustic instruments. For dedicated record collectors who play vinyl daily, it presents a coherent, organic balance that remains comfortable over hours of continuous playback.Key Acoustic & Design Features Flux-Bridger Generator: Minimises moving mass through four stationary coils to yield rapid transient response and low harmonic distortion. Nude Shibata Stylus: Tracks high-frequency groove modulations across an extended contact patch to preserve delicate micro-detail and reduce vinyl wear. Machined Boron Cantilever: Provides high rigidity and low inertia to transfer groove vibrations directly to the magnetic circuit with exceptional fidelity. Authorised Dealer Assurance: Sourced through Hi-Fi Centre as an Authorized Dealer, guaranteeing authentic Grado factory warranty coverage, certified support, and factory re-tipping services. Technical Specifications Brand & Model: Grado The Statement 4 Cartridge Type: Low-output moving iron (MI) Body Material: Brazilian ebony tonewood Cantilever: Machined boron Stylus Profile: Nude Shibata diamond Output Voltage: 1.0 mV at 5 CMV (45°) Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 65,000 Hz Channel Separation: 30 dB average (10 Hz – 30,000 Hz) Internal Resistance: 74 Ω Inductance: 8 mH Recommended Load Impedance: 10k Ω – 47k Ω Tracking Force Range: 1.6 g – 1.9 g Compliance: 20 μm/mN Cartridge Weight: 10 g