Grado Black3

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Budget Pick

in Phono Cartridge

Grado Black3
B

Based on 36 reviews

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Great seat travel extension without sibilance
Natural sounding with beautiful harmonics and tonal inflections
Good bass performance
Easy to install and align
Spacious soundstage
Not able to handle significant bass
Some users report hum issues
Some users report poor tracking on new vinyl

Verdict

Overall, the Grado Black3 cartridge receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its natural sound, beautiful harmonics, and good bass performance. However, some users report issues with hum, poor tracking, and difficulty installing the cartridge. The foam pads on the Grado headphones are also a point of contention among users. Despite its flaws, the Grado Black3 is considered a good budget cartridge option by many.

Specs

Brand

Grado

Connectivity Technology

Wired

Color

Black3

Motor Type

DC Motor

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