Gold4 vs Prestige Gold
The Prestige Gold's compliance is 20 cu against the Gold4's 1 cu. Both share output (5.0 mV), cartridge type (MI), and stylus type (Elliptical).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$260
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About the Gold4
The Grado Labs Gold4 is part of the Prestige Series of phono cartridges. It utilizes a high output moving iron (MI) design with a bonded elliptical diamond stylus mounted on a four-piece Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) cantilever and brass bushing for optimal performance. Known for its warm, lush sound signature with forward, deep, and punchy bass, open midrange with texture and presence, and soft, delicate treble that is well-extended. It offers good dynamics, particularly in bass, and is non-sensitive to capacitive load due to low inductance (45mH). Successor to earlier Gold models like Prestige Gold, Gold3; provides a mellow, easy-listening presentation ideal for those preferring a full, weighty sound.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MI
- Output Voltage
- 5.0 mV
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Compliance
- 1 cu
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions