Mono ME+ vs Audio-Technica AT440MLa
The AT440MLa's output is 4.0 mV against the Mono ME+'s 5.0 mV, its tracking force 1.4 g against 1.5 g, its channel separation 27 dB against 25 dB, and its cartridge type MM against MI.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$185
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About the Mono ME+
The Grado Labs Mono ME+ is part of the Prestige series, crafted for analog enthusiasts with mono record collections. It employs a modified four-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen-free wire in the coils, and a high-polished elliptical diamond stylus mounted in a brass bushing. This moving iron (MI) cartridge responds only to lateral modulations, making mono records quieter and more enjoyable by minimizing vertical noise. It offers excellent stability, user-replaceable stylus, and compatibility with standard 1/2-inch or P-mount tonearms. Recommended by Stereophile as a Class C phono cartridge.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MI
- Output Voltage
- 5.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.5 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Stylus Size
- 0.76 µm
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Impedance
- 475Ω
- Inductance
- 46 mH
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.0055 kg (0 lbs)
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