Grado's Statement3 cartridge is a classic and is better than before from using new techniques. The diamond, boron cantilever, and jarrah wood used work in harmony and undergo an intricate curing procedure to help achieve optimal sonic quality and image accuracy. Combining newly developed coil winding techniques with decades-old disciplines, the four reconfigured coils find exact unison to create a precise balance between channels and true stereo imaging. A new four-step shielding process allows the isolation of the wire turns in the coils, and creates an unrivaled clear path for the signal to travel. The diamonds are cut to strict specifications to accurately ride the grooves on vinyl. The top-end seems to be endless with remarkable delicacy and speed, while the mid-range is rich and complex. Portrayal of low frequency information and bass dynamics are powerful yet engaging. Housed inside the jarrah wood is a special generator/stylus module that allows for a twin magnet system, reducing the chassis’ resonant frequencies. The Statement3 features a unique generating system that has the lowest effective moving mass of any cartridge, providing outstanding tracking on your turntable. Each Statement3 built sees final assembly by John Grado himself on his workbench. Every experience in our history has led to the creation of the Lineage Series. The Statement3 represents the craftsmanship and unwavering dedication to sound that has been Grado’s main focus since 1953. Specifications: Body - Australian Jarrah Wood Cantilever - Boron/ Elliptical Diamond Output - 1.0mV @ 5 CMV (45 degrees) Controlled Frequency Response - 5-65 kHz Channel Separation - Avg. 35db, 10-30k Hz Input Load - 10-47k ohms Inductance - 8mH Resistance - 74 ohms Cartridge Weight - 10 grams Tracking Force - 1.6 -1.9 grams Compliance - 20 μm/mN
