Grado Black-3 MM cartridge

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

As typically with Grado, this is a Moving Iron cantilever technology cartridge, the preferred design of the New York-based manufacturer.

Grado Black-3: features

The coil and stylus/cantilever assembly of the Black-3 have had a facelift, reducing the cartridge weight by 17%.

Ultra-high purity oxygen free copper wires in the coils.

The elliptical stylus is mounted onto a brass cantilever.

Like the entire production, this MM cartridge is assembled and tested in the company's historic production facility in Brooklyn, USA.

Grado Black-3: listening and review

As always with Grado the sound quality is really impressive! The dynamic range and sense of rhythm are the range's signature features.

It boasts very rich and precise timbres. The midranges are prevalent and very authentic.

Overall, the reproduction enhances the texture of the music.

This Grado Black-3 MM cartridge is one of the best value for money products, and proof that you can spend little and despite all enjoy a magnificent musicality.