{"product_id":"grado-gold4-cartridge","title":"Grado Gold4 Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis product is available to pre-order with an ETA of early May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold4 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in both standard mount and P-mount configurations, Gold4 is designed for a wide range of systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold4 is a high output moving iron cartridge designed for compatibility with a wide range of phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex recordings are handled with stability and separation, maintaining a coherent and balanced presentation that allows the character of the music to come through naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond, Cantilever \u0026amp; Stylu\u003c\/strong\u003es\u003cbr\u003eGold4 features a bonded elliptical diamond mounted to an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold4 features a bonded elliptical diamond mounted to an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Iron Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Grado cartridges utilize a moving iron design built on Joseph Grado’s patented flux-bridger principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design also ensures long-term consistency, maintaining performance over time without degradation of the internal signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil \u0026amp; Internal Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe internal signal path is built using ultra-high purity 5N OCC copper, selected for its conductivity and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\" Mount","offer_id":53545844900208,"sku":"GRADO.GOLD4","price":489.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"P Mount","offer_id":53545844932976,"sku":"GRADO.P.GOLD","price":489.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/9593\/8453\/files\/grado-gold4-cartridge-lifestyle-3.jpg?v=1775739373","url":"https:\/\/addictedtoaudio.co.nz\/products\/grado-gold4-cartridge","provider":"Addicted To Audio NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}