Sonata3
Sonata3
The Platinum3 and Sonata3 models use a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology achieving a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen...
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The Platinum3 and Sonata3 models use a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology achieving a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire in the coils. The Platinum3 model uses Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond, and the Sonata3 model uses Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond.
- Body: Australian Jarrah Wood
- Cantilever: Aluminum / Elliptical Diamond
- Output:
High 4.0mV @5 CMV (45)
Low 1.0mV @5 CMV (45) - Inductance:
High Output 55mH
l - 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 Seperation: Average 30db - 10-30k Hz
- Controlled Frequency Response: 10-60 KHz
- Non-Sensative to Capacitative Load
- Builds: High Output, Low Output, Mono
Customer Reviews
The Sonata sounds better than the Platinum3 I used previously, which
makes sense. I was surprised, however, that I find it superior to my Hana ML.
The cartridge arrived in a damaged condition. I was promised a return label and a new invoice so that I may be sent the master version. I am still waiting.
Upgraded from my damaged Platiumum 3 cartridge, and the improvement was immediately noticeable. Great clarity, but warmer. I heard new details in my old records with this cartridge. Thanks Grado for the exchange program, and for a great cartridge!
Sincerely Eric Gould
Grado's Timbre Series Sonata3 (Low Output) cartridge is amazing and does not disappoint.
There's a lot of information in those grooves and this cartridge reveals how very special vinyl playback can be. Well worth the money.
Many thanks to Rich Grado for the expedited shipping (at no extra charge) and Grado's "Trade in/Trade up" Upgrade Program.
GradoLabs.com offers the convenience of an online retailer while treating their customers with "Brick and Mortar Store" service.
Associated equipment: Thorens TD-124 turntable, SME 3009 Series II (non improved) tonearm, Audio Research Corp PH3 Phono Preamp.
I'm coming off using a platinum v2 and a sumiko blueprint Evo iii for years, and I regret not upgrading sooner. Cliche, but the clarity and depth is amazing. Even my wife l, unsolicited, said that it sounds amazing, which never happens. I'm not sure of there's a break in or if I just had to adjust to the warm sound, but it sounded a bit off to me at first, but now I want to listen to every album I have.