Grado Black-3 MM cartridge

Grado Black-3 MM Cartridge

This Grado Black-3 MM cartridge is the most affordable phono cartridge offered by the manufacturer.

As always with Grado, we have an OTL Moving Iron cartridge, a principle dear to the New York-based manufacturer.

GRADO BLACK-3: FEATURES

Compared to the previous generation, the coil of the Black-3 has been reworked, and the moving assembly has been reduced in mass by 17%.

The internal wiring uses very high purity oxygen-free copper conductors.

The elliptical profile diamond is mounted on a brass cantilever.

As with all their products, this MM cartridge is assembled and tested at the brand’s historic production facility in Brooklyn, USA.

GRADO BLACK-3: TEST AND LISTENING

The listening experience, as always with Grado, is very impressive! The dynamics and rhythmic tracking set a benchmark in this range.

The timbres are rich and precise. The midrange has a lot of presence and realism.

Overall, the sound reproduction favors the physical aspect of the works.

This Grado Black-3 MM cartridge is one of the best value-for-money options on the market. Proof that you can spend little and still enjoy magnificent musicality!