Sonata3
Sonata3
The Platinum3 and Sonata3 models use a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology achieving a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen...
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The Platinum3 and Sonata3 models use a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology achieving a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire in the coils. The Platinum3 model uses Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond, and the Sonata3 model uses Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond.
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- Body: Australian Jarrah Wood
- Cantilever: Aluminum / Elliptical Diamond
- Output:
High 4.0mV @5 CMV (45)
Low 1.0mV @5 CMV (45) - Inductance:
High Output 55mH
l - Low Output 6mH
- Resistance:
High Output 660 ohms
Low Output 70 ohms - Input Load: 10k-47k ohms
- Cartridge Weight: 9 grams
- Tracking Force: 1.6-1.9 grams
- Compliance: 20μm/mN
- Channel Seperation: Average 30db - 10-30k Hz
- Controlled Frequency Response: 10-60 KHz
- Non-Sensative to Capacitative Load
- Builds: High Output, Low Output, Mono
Customer Reviews
I bought a Sonata3 over 2 months ago and upon receiving it, I installed it and then realized that the body of the cartridge hovered about 1mm above the LP surface. Upon contacting Grado Labs I was advised to return the cartridge. I asked for an RMA to do so - several times - and was ignored. I requested too, that since I would return the cartridge and it was going to be replaced, that it just be upgraded to the Master3 and that I would gladly pay the difference. I was then advised to put it in writing and include it with the returned cartridge, so I did. I returned the cartridge - paying for the shipping which I should NOT be responsible for - asking for the upgrade and for the shipping cost to be subtracted from the upgrade price, and violá, still no response! I've called several times and left voice messages and emailed several times too, and now, I'm out of a cartridge and $620 that Gradolabs has confiscated!
I know that Grado is a name brand that's been around a long time and I'm very, very shocked at this turn of events. Don't buy folks, something is wrong! I'm going to go to Paypal to request my money be refunded.
Sonata3
I am so enjoying rediscovering my vinyl and how amazing it sounds with my new Sonata3 cartridge, completely different experience! So pleased!
Grade Sonata 3
I received my order and I saw the quality and the care given. IIt was inside a small wooden case cushioned by foam. I had one before and was not disappointed to see that they kept the quality of their product. Looking forward to years of enjoying the music of my time.
The Sonata sounds better than the Platinum3 I used previously, which
makes sense. I was surprised, however, that I find it superior to my Hana ML.