TLZ vs Prestige Gold
The Prestige Gold's output is 5.0 mV against the TLZ's 1.6 mV. Both share tracking force (1.5 g), cartridge type (MI), and stylus type (Elliptical).
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The Grado TLZ Cartridge is a moving iron phono cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking high fidelity and musicality. It is compatible with the Grado Prestige series and is considered an upgrade from the MCZ stylus. The TLZ stylus features a diamond, twin tip (elliptical) design, offering low surface noise and impressive extension in both lows and highs, with a sound signature that is exciting and engaging, particularly for rock and jazz. The cartridge is user-replaceable and is packaged in Grado's signature small plastic box with 'TLZ' handwritten on the back.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Prestige Gold's output is 5.0 mV against the TLZ's 1.6 mV. Both share tracking force (1.5 g), cartridge type (MI), and stylus type (Elliptical).
The Reference Sonata I's output is 5.0 mV against the TLZ's 1.6 mV. Both share tracking force (1.5 g), cartridge type (MI), and stylus type (Elliptical).
The 2M Blue's output is 5.5 mV against the TLZ's 1.6 mV, its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g, and its cartridge type MM against MI. Both share stylus type (Elliptical).
The Concorde Music Blue's output is 6.0 mV against the TLZ's 1.6 mV, its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g, and its cartridge type MM against MI. Both share stylus type (Elliptical).
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