78C
78C
The Prestige Series of 78-RPM cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under even severe use. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or casual play without...
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The Prestige Series of 78-RPM cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under even severe use. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or casual play without concern for undue wear on the record. All Grado 78 cartridges have a considerable reduction in tip mass resulting in extended frequency response while tracking forces can range from 2-5 grams. The experts acclaim these cartridges as virtually the finest 78-rpm cartridges in the world.
The Prestige model 78C uses a three-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished conical/spherical 3 mil. diamond mounted in a brass bushing.
- Frequency Response: 10-55,000 Hz
- Principal: MI
- Imput Load: 47K
- Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec: 5mV
- Recommended Tracking Force: 2.5
- Stylus Type - 78C: C
- Stylus Type - 78E: C
- Inductance: 45mH
- Resistance: 475
- Stylus Replacement U=User: U
- Mounting: S/P
- Weight: 5.5
Customer Reviews
I've collected 78's for decades albeit assuming that weren't capable of providing high fidelity sound. Turns out there was a lot of great sound hidden within those grooves. This cartridge brought them out. I'm really hearing my records for the first time!
Almost as good as my GE VR-II with 3 mil stylus. :) But the Grado tracks at 2.5g instead of 4+, so I can swap cartridges more easily.
For the price the best sounding 78 cartridge out there. Made in Brooklyn, Grado only does two things but they do them both pretty much better than anyone else-- cartridges and headphones. They also make a mono microgroove cartridge which is perfect for 45 RPM collectors. Their headphones are excellent also...
Seems very well behaved though I've used it only a few days. I'm looking forward to digitizing my whole collection!
Five stars!