Grado: Prestige Blue Cartridge

LAB POINTS

• This is an audiophile cartridge that's carefully hand - assembled in Brooklyn, promising top - notch quality.
• It features an elliptical diamond tip for clear sound reproduction.
• The custom OTL (optimized transmission line) stylus/cantilever design ensures ideal signal transfer, delivering a pure sound experience.
• With exceptionally low noise, resonance, and distortion, it provides a clean audio output.
• The twin magnet system effectively optimizes the balance between stereo channels, giving you a balanced soundstage.
• The updated version 2 model offers better tonal balance, dynamics, and realism, enhancing your overall listening pleasure.

TECH SPECS

• Frequency Response: 10 - 55Hz
• Principal: MI
• Channel Separation at 1KHz: 30
• Input Load: 47K
• Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec.: 5mV
• Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5g
• Stylus Type: Elliptical
• Inductance: 45mH
• Resistance: 475
• Weight: 5.5g

Using the Grado Prestige Blue Cartridge is easy. First, make sure your turntable is turned off. Gently install the cartridge according to your turntable's instructions, ensuring it's properly aligned. When you're ready to listen, turn on your turntable and set the tracking force to the recommended 1.5g. This will help the stylus move smoothly across the record. As for maintenance, keep the cartridge clean. You can use a soft brush to remove any dust from the stylus. Avoid touching the stylus with your fingers as the oils can damage it. Also, store the cartridge in a dry and safe place when not in use. If you notice any issues with the sound quality, such as excessive noise or distortion, it might be time to check the alignment or replace the stylus.