Grado Reference Platinum 3 Phono Cartridge

The Series 3 of the Timbre line includes wooden heads produced by craftsmen at Grado Labs with an Australian Jarrah lehno. A very complex polymerization procedure is inserted between the production steps to guarantee an optimal sound result. The Timbre Series 3 uses production and assembly techniques considered to be musical perfection. In fact, these heads should be used with the best equipment. Recommended tracking strength from 1.5 to 1.9 grams.

All Timbre 3 cartridges are more compact, with a diamond cut specifically for Grado. The frequency, the dynamics of the bass are powerful and solid in the reproductions, as is the midrange. The music played thanks to these heads is detailed and precise, enveloping and definitely satisfying.

The Platinum3 model uses the modified OTL technology compared to that of the Master3 or Reference3, obtaining a 10% tip reduction compared to the Prestige series, with pure copper wire in the coils. On these heads are mounted stylus with elliptical diamond designed specially by Grado.

* All wooden cartridges have a 1/2 connection. 78-stroke stylus are not available in this series. All bindings on the Statement or Reference series are performed by Grado.

Specs:

• Body: Australian Jarrah Wood
• Cantileaver: Aluminum / Elliptical Diamond
• Output:
  High 4.0mV @5 CMV (45)
  Low 1.0mV @5 CMV (45)
• Inductance:
  High Output 55mH
  Low Output 6mH
• Resistance:
  High Output 660 ohms
  Low Output 70 ohms
• Input Load: 10k-47k ohms
• Cartridge Weight: 9 grams
• Tracking Force: 1.6-1.9 grams
• Compliance 20μm/mN
• Channel Separation: Average 30db - 10-30k Hz
• Controlled Frequency Response: 10-60 KHz
• Non-Sensative to Capacitive Load
• Builds: High Output, Low Output, Mono