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Gold4

Gold4

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  • Output - 4 mV @ 5 CMV (45 degrees)
  • Frequency Response - 10-55,000 Hz
  • Channel Separation - Average 25 DB, 10-30,000 Hz
  • Stylus - Diamond- Elliptical
  • Input Load - 10k - 47k ohms
  • Induction - 50 mH
  • DC Resistance - 660 ohms
  • Cartridge Weight - 6 grams
  • Tracking Force - 1.6 -1.9 grams
  • Compliance - 20 um/mN
  • Mounting - P-mount or 1/2’’ Screw Mount

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Miles Mabry
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I've been a fan of Grado since I got a pair of SR80s more than a decade ago. I inherited my dad's turntable and had been looking for a cartridge to match the good looks of the (faux) granite plinth. I reached out to Grado support to ask which cartridge they would recommend and John steered me toward the Prestige Gold as the best option given my tone arm.

It took me a while to want to take the plunge and the announcement of the Prestige 4s (and a bonus from work) pushed me to finally commit. I should have make the leap sooner. This cartridge and needle sounds amazing. The highs on a jazz record come through like I've never heard before, and the low ends are just as delicious on any number of types of music. Definitely recommend.

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Gold4 represents the highest level of performance within the Grado Prestige Series. Built on decades of cartridge design and refinement, it delivers a balanced and highly musical presentation while maintaining the consistency and reliability that define Grado cartridges.

Utilizing Grado’s moving iron design, Gold4 provides a stable and responsive signal with low moving mass and long-term performance. The die-injection molded housing supports consistent construction while allowing the internal components to perform with precision.

Offered in both standard mount and P-mount configurations, Gold4 is designed for a wide range of systems.

Performance

Gold4 is a high output moving iron cartridge designed for compatibility with a wide range of phono stages.

Its presentation is defined by clarity, control, and refinement. Detail is resolved with precision while maintaining a smooth and composed top end. The midrange carries natural presence and texture, while low frequencies are delivered with definition and authority.

Complex recordings are handled with stability and separation, maintaining a coherent and balanced presentation that allows the character of the music to come through naturally.

Diamond, Cantilever & Stylus

Gold4 features a bonded elliptical diamond mounted to an aluminum cantilever.

The elliptical profile provides effective groove contact and reliable tracking, while the aluminum cantilever contributes to a stable and controlled presentation. Together, they deliver clarity, balance, and consistency across a wide range of recordings.

The stylus assembly is user-replaceable, allowing for easy maintenance and long-term ownership. All Prestige Series styli are interchangeable, providing flexibility across models while maintaining consistent performance.

Gold4 features a bonded elliptical diamond mounted to an aluminum cantilever.

The elliptical profile provides effective groove contact and reliable tracking, while the aluminum cantilever contributes to a stable and controlled presentation. Together, they deliver clarity, balance, and consistency across a wide range of recordings.

The stylus assembly is user-replaceable, allowing for easy maintenance and long-term ownership. All Prestige Series styli are interchangeable, providing flexibility across models while maintaining consistent performance.

 

Moving Iron Design

All Grado cartridges utilize a moving iron design built on Joseph Grado’s patented flux-bridger principle.

This approach allows the cartridge to generate a precise signal with extremely low moving mass, while keeping the coil structure fixed. The result is a presentation that combines speed, control, and harmonic integrity without the fragility often associated with traditional moving coil systems.

The design also ensures long-term consistency, maintaining performance over time without degradation of the internal signal path.

Coil & Internal Structure

The internal signal path is built using ultra-high purity 5N OCC copper, selected for its conductivity and consistency.

Each cartridge undergoes cryogenic treatment and internal damping to reduce unwanted resonance and preserve signal integrity. The result is a presentation that remains coherent, balanced, and dynamically responsive.