Epoch4 vs Aeon4
The Aeon4's tracking force is 1.7 g against the Epoch4's 1.8 g. Both share output (1.0 mV), channel separation (47 dB), and cartridge type (MI).
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The Grado Labs Epoch4 is the latest flagship cartridge in the Lineage Series, hand-built with sapphire cantilever, diamond stylus, 24-karat gold wire coils, Swiss-machined magnetic parts, and cocobolo wood housing. It offers exceptional reproduction of vocals and instruments with superlative tonal balance, dynamics, imaging, and realism. Final assembly is performed by John Grado. Building on the Epoch3 design, it maintains the patented Flux-Bridger generator for superior frequency balance and the lowest effective moving mass. Recommended for use with high-gain phono stages due to its low output.
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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 Aeon4's tracking force is 1.7 g against the Epoch4's 1.8 g. Both share output (1.0 mV), channel separation (47 dB), and cartridge type (MI).
The XV-1t's output is 0.3 mV against the Epoch4's 1.0 mV and its cartridge type MC against MI. Both share tracking force (1.8 g) and weight (0.012 kg (0 lbs)).
The Coralstone's output is 0.3 mV against the Epoch4's 1.0 mV, its tracking force 1.9 g against 1.8 g, and its cartridge type MC against MI. Both share weight (0.012 kg (0 lbs)).
The Rhodonite's output is 0.3 mV against the Epoch4's 1.0 mV, its tracking force 1.9 g against 1.8 g, its cartridge type MC against MI, and its weight 0.0135 kg (0 lbs) against 0.012 kg (0 lbs).
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