Half-Inch Mount Cartridges

The Goldring Elektra is an inexpensive moving magnet phono cartridge which incorporates several audiophile features. It is in wide use and has enjoyed many positive reviews from both the audiophile press and end-users. The Golding Elektra phono cartridge possesses a tracking ability that is excellent and it uses an elliptical stylus tip. The low-mass cantilever assembly has a wide ranging compatibility with the best tonearms and turntables available.

The Goldring Elektra phono cartridge comes fitted as standard on the new turntable, the Goldring GR1.2 and other turntable brands. It's not only good - it has become the standard of initial excellence and reliability.

When you are ready to upgrade and appreciate finer presentation of music, the solution is quick and simple. You can simply replace the existing Goldring D152E stylus. We recommend the replacement for the Goldring D152E stylus, which can be purchased from the Related Products.

Goldring Elektra Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz 3dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 5mV2dB
- Static compliance: 16mm/N
- Equivalent tip mass: 0.7 mg
- Vertical tracking angle: 26
- Stylus radius: Elliptical .0007 x .0003 (18 x 7)
- Stylus type: Replaceable, Golding D152E stylus
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150-400 pf
- Internal inductance: 560 mH
- Internal resistance: 700 ohms
- Weight: 4.2 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Tracking force range: 1.5-3.0 g (2.0 g nominal)

GRADO 78C PHONO CARTRIDGE

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Grado 78 RPM cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability even under severe use. Each Grado 78 RPM phono cartridge can be used for either archival or casual play without concern for undue wear on the record. All Grado 78 phono 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 Grado 78 RPM cartridges as virtually the finest 78 RPM cartridges in the world.

The Grado 78C cartridge uses a three-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, highly polished conical/spherical 3.0 mil diamond mounted in a brass bushing.

Grado 78C Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Stylus type: Conical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Stylus part no.: 78C
- Tracking force: 2-5 g

GRADO 78E PHONO CARTRIDGE

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Grado 78 RPM cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability even under severe use. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or casual play without concern for undue wear on the record. All Grado 78 RPM phono cartridges have a considerable reduction in tip mass resulting in extended frequency response while tracking forces can range from 2-5 grams. Many experts acclaim Grado 78 RPM cartridges as virtually the finest 78 RPM cartridges in the world.

The Grado 78E cartridge uses a modified four-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, highly polished, conical/spherical 3.0 mil diamond mounted in a brass bushing.

Grado 78E Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Stylus type: Conical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Stylus part no.: 78E
- Tracking force: 2-5 g

GRADO BLACK 3 BLACK3 PHONO CARTRIDGE

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The Grado Prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under the most demanding conditions. All of the range uses Grado's patented Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) technology which makes your records sound quieter, improve the height width and depth of the sound stage and offer more detail than previously achievable. Grado's OTL technology is all about delivering more music, more performance. Grado cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points.

Grado Black 1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 30dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 1.0 - 2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

For stylus replacements, refer to Related Products:
- Standard stylus: Grado Stylus Black
- Upgrade stylus: Grado Stylus Green

GRADO BLUE 1 BLUE1 PHONO CARTRIDGE

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Grado phono cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The Grado Prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under the most demanding conditions. All of the range uses Grado's patented Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) technology which makes your records sound quieter, improve the height, width and depth of the sound stage and offer more detail than previously achievable. Grado's OTL technology is all about delivering more music, more performance.

Grado Blue 1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-55kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 1.0 - 2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

For stylus replacements, refer to Related Products:
- Standard stylus: Grado Blue Stylus
- Upgrade stylus: Grado Red Stylus

GRADO GOLD 1 GOLD1 PHONO CARTRIDGE

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Grado cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The Grado Prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under the most demanding conditions. All of the the range uses Grado's patented Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) technology which makes your records sound quieter, improve the height, width and depth of the sound stage and offer more detail than previously achievable. Grado's OTL technology is all about delivering more music, more performance.

Grado Gold Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 35dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 1.0 - 2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

For stylus replacements, refer to Related Products:
- Standard stylus: Grado Gold Stylus
- Downgrade stylus: Grado Silver Stylus

GRADO GREEN PHONO CARTRIDGE

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Grado cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The Grado Prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under the most demanding conditions. All of the range uses Grado's patented Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) technology which makes your records sound quieter, improve the height, width and depth of the sound stage and offer more detail than previously achievable. Grado's OTL technology is all about delivering more music, more performance.

Grado Green Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 30dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 1.0 - 2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

For stylus replacements, refer to Related Products:
- Standard stylus: Grado Green Stylus
- Downgrade stylus: Grado Black Stylus

The Grado Mono cartridges are designed for excellent replaying of monophonic recorded material - with less noise and more music. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or high fidelity listening.

The Grado MC+ cartridge uses a three-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, highly polished elliptical diamond mounted in a brass bushing.

Grado MC+ Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Stylus type: Special elliptical diamond
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Stylus part no.: Mono
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

The Grado Mono cartridges are designed for excellent replaying of monophonic recorded material - with less noise and more music. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or high fidelity listening.

The Grado ME+ cartridge uses a modified four-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, highly polished elliptical diamond mounted in a brass bushing.

Grado ME+ Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Stylus type: Special elliptical diamond
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Stylus part no.: Mono
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

GRADO RED 1 RED1 PHONO CARTRIDGE

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Grado cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The Grado Prestige series of cartridges are designed output and excellent stability under for high the most demanding conditions. All of the range uses Grado's patented Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) technology which makes your records sound quieter, improve the height, width and depth of the sound stage and offer more detail than previously achievable. Grado's OTL technology is all about delivering more music, more performance.

Grado Red 1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-55kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 30dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 1.0 - 2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

For stylus replacements, refer to Related Products:
- Standard stylus: Grado Red Stylus
- Downgrade stylus: Grado Blue Stylus

GRADO REFERENCE MASTER 1 MASTER1 PHONO CARTRIDGE 5.0mV

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The Grado Reference Master 1 Phono cartridge is a fixed coil design, handcrafted at Grado Labs from specially selected species of mahogany. Unlike the Grado Prestige series, the Grado Reference cartridges have a generator/stylus module that is not replaceable thus allowing a redesigned one-piece magnetic circuit and a reduction of chassis resonances. The Grado Reference phono cartridges utilize manufacturing and assembly techniques of superlative accuracy and precision. The result is virtual perfection - the finest phono cartridges in the world! To hear the celestial performance of the Grado Reference cartridges, we recommend that they be used with the finest equipment.

The Grado Reference Master 1 phono cartridge features a specially designed nude elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing and a modified five-piece OTL cantilever technology achieving an additional 5% tip mass reduction over the Grado Reference Platinum and Grado Reference Sonata cartridges. The coils are wound with ultra-high purity long crystal oxygen free copper wire.

Grado Reference Master 1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 40dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: Factory replaceable
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: .075-2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 6.5 g

The newly redesigned Grado Platinum 1 cartridge offers four improvements over its predecessor. The coil design has been reconfigured. The size of the coils were reduced, cutting back on the number of turns, for improved sound quality. Grado Labs has developed a new process of potting the coils which helps control internal resonance in the coils which then lowers the noise floor even more than before. Also, the effective moving mass of their generating system has been reduced by 17%, thus allowing for a quicker and more accurate reproduction of music. All this is hand-assembled within a machined, new processed, Australian Jarrah wood housing. The wood enclosure has been changed from Mahogany to Australian Jarrah, which is a much harder and denser, thus adding greater stability to the cartridge as a generating device.

Grado Reference Platinum 1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving Iron
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 40dB
- Stylus type: Special elliptical
- Stylus replacement: Factory replaceable
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: .075-2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 6.5 g

GRADO SILVER 1 SILVER1 PHONO CARTRIDGE

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Grado cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The Grado Prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under the most demanding conditions. All of the the range uses Grado's patented Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) technology which makes your records sound quieter, improve the height, width and depth of the sound stage and offer more detail than previously achievable. Grado's OTL technology is all about delivering more music, more performance. Grado Silver uses a four piece OTL cantilever system, ultra-high purity long crystal oxygen free copper wire in the coils and Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing.

Grado Silver 1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 35dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 1.0 - 2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

For stylus replacements, refer to Related Products:
- Standard stylus: Grado Silver Stylus
- Upgrade stylus: Grado Gold Stylus

The Grado Statement 1 cartridge is not only best sounding, it is tonally and harmonically the most naturally organic cartridge for the reproduction of musical instruments. Woodwinds, piano and string reproduction are superb. Vocal reproduction, a genuine strength of Grado cartridges, is breathtaking.

Grado Statement 1 Statement1 Cartridge Specifications
- Type: MI
- Output voltage: 0.5mV
- Frequency response: 5Hz-75kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 45dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: Factory replaceable
- Inductance: 2mH
- Resistance: 2
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 7 g

The Statement Master is revelatory. It reveals in exquisite and picturesque detail the musical nuance, energy, and excitement of the original recording. The most rewarding bounty is being able to hear your records as pure and analog as they truly are.

Grado Statement Master 1 Cartridge Specifications
- Type: MI
- Output voltage: 0.5mV
- Frequency response: 110Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 40dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: Factory replaceable
- Inductance: 2mH
- Resistance: 2
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 6.5 g