Prestige Gold vs Gold3
The Gold3's output is 4.0 mV against the Prestige Gold's 5.0 mV, its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g, and its channel separation 25 dB against 35 dB. Both share compliance (20 cu).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$260
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About the Prestige Gold
The Grado Prestige Gold is a moving-iron phono cartridge selected from the Silver production run, meeting higher test specifications with approximately 5% of units qualifying as Gold models. It features a four-piece Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) cantilever design, ultra-high purity long crystal oxygen-free copper wire coils, and a specially designed elliptical diamond stylus mounted on a brass bushing. This design reduces resonance and distortion, resulting in improved soundstage depth, detail, and quieter record playback. The cartridge offers a frequency response extending to 60 kHz, an output of 5 mV, and a recommended tracking force of 1.5 grams. It is hand-built in Brooklyn, NY, and is praised for its lively, detailed sound with a smooth treble and natural midrange, making it suitable for vinyl enthusiasts seeking a warm, engaging listening experience. The cartridge is unshielded, so it may pick up electromagnetic hum depending on turntable setup, and it favors light tonearms for optimal performance. All styli in the Prestige series are user replaceable.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MI
- Output Voltage
- 5.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.5 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Compliance
- 20 cu
- Channel Separation
- 35 dB
- Impedance
- 475Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.0055 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions