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Grado Platinum V2 Reference Series Cartridge The Grado Platinum V2 Reference Series Cartridge delivers exceptional audio clarity and precision with advanced transmission line technology and handcrafted quality. Designed for audiophiles seeking superior soundstage depth and detail, this cartridge offers a refined listening experience with minimal distortion and enhanced record longevity. Key Features Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) Cantilever/Stylus Assembly: Eliminates resonance at key junctions for quieter playback and improved soundstage width, height, and depth. Pivoted-Fixed Axial Cantilever/Stylus Generator: Provides a mechanically accurate, low tip mass design that reduces distortion and enhances transient response. Flux-Bridger Generator System: Utilises four magnetic gaps for a highly efficient, balanced system requiring fewer coil turns. Hand-Built in the USA: Each cartridge is meticulously assembled and tested for frequency response, channel output, balance, phase linearity, inductance, and resistance. Premium Australian Jarrah Wood Housing: Offers reduced chassis resonances and superior sonic quality through precision craftsmanship. Elliptical Diamond Stylus: Features a specially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing for enhanced tracking and sound fidelity. Product Overview The Grado Platinum V2 is part of the Reference Series, crafted from specially selected mahogany wood with a fixed coil design. Its redesigned coil and cantilever system reduce moving mass by 17%, improving performance over previous models. The cartridge is compatible with high-end audio equipment and recommended tracking force ranges from 1.5 to 1.9 grams. Specifications Output: 4.8mV @ 5 CMV (45) Frequency Response: 10-60 kHz Channel Separation: Average 30dB (10-30,000 Hz) Input Load: 47,000 Ohms Inductance: 50 mH Resistance: 600 Ohms Non-Sensitive to Capacitive Load Tracking Force: 1.5-1.9 grams Weight: 10 grams Customer Reviews "The Grado Reference Platinum phono cartridge is the most musical cartridge I've ever heard, period!" – Audio Adventure / Dayna B Vol.4, No.1 "At the level of investment that brings you a Reference Platinum, the performance is amazing!" – Primyl Vinyl Exchange / Bruce Kennett "If this is the bottom of the range, then what does the flagship model offer?" – HiFi News / Ken Kessler "On Antel Dorati's interpretation of Stravinsky's Firebird, the Platinum's reproduction of room sound and image dimensionality gave a vibrant sense of realism." – Stereophile / Robert Reina Vol.21, No.6 "Choosing a cartridge is like selecting wine, but if the cartridge is good enough, like Grado's Platinum, you'll get lost in the music." – Audio / Ivan Berger Vol.82, No.2 "The Grado Platinum is one of those incredible bargains that doesn't just give you a taste of high fidelity but pretty much the whole enchilada for the price." – Fi magazine / Jonathan Valin Vol.3, No.11