{"product_id":"grado-epoch4-phono-cartridge","title":"Grado Epoch4 Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrado Epoch4 Phono Cartridge, The Flagship Lineage Series Moving Iron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grado Epoch4 is the flagship low-output moving iron phono cartridge of the Lineage Series, designed for use with high-gain phono stages. Its presentation is defined by clarity, separation, and control: detail is revealed without exaggeration, the top end stays smooth and composed, the midrange carries natural weight and texture, and low frequencies arrive with authority and precision. Even complex recordings are resolved with ease, keeping separation and spatial accuracy without collapsing the soundstage. The Epoch4 is available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epoch4 features a nude Shibata diamond mounted to a sapphire cantilever, prized for its rigidity and resistance to deformation, delivering clarity, extension, and stability across the frequency range. It is housed in a Brazilian Ebony wood body, refined to reduce mass and improve tonearm compatibility while controlling resonance. Its internal signal path uses ultra-high-purity OCC copper with gold plating for conductivity and long-term reliability, and like all Grado cartridges it uses Joseph Grado's flux-bridger moving iron principle. Cryogenic treatment is applied during both component preparation and final assembly, with careful internal damping to reduce resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-output moving iron (high-gain phono stage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLineage Series (flagship)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazilian Ebony wood body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNude Shibata diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrado flux-bridger moving iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-plated ultra-high-purity OCC copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual cryogenic treatment, internal damping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWood Cartridge Upgrade Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Grado wood body cartridge, the Epoch4 is supported by Grado's Wood Cartridge Upgrade Program, which lets you move from a current Grado wood cartridge to another model with a pricing accommodation. The program applies only to Grado wood body cartridges. Contact Vinyl Sound for details and current pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Vinyl Sound?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl Sound is an authorized Canadian dealer for Grado. The Epoch4 comes with full manufacturer warranty and expert support from our team. We offer free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada, and our staff can help you match the Epoch4 to a high-gain phono stage and the right tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the Epoch4 the flagship of the Lineage Series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The Epoch4 combines a nude Shibata diamond and sapphire cantilever with an upgraded gold-plated OCC copper internal signal path, the highest-tier wiring in the line. Compared with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/grado-aeon4-phono-cartridge\"\u003eAeon4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/grado-statement4-phono-cartridge\"\u003eStatement4\u003c\/a\u003e, it represents the most resolved and refined presentation in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What phono stage does the Epoch4 need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: As a low-output moving iron cartridge, the Epoch4 is designed for high-gain phono stages, typically a moving coil input. Our staff can help you confirm your phono stage has enough gain to get the best from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Grado Epoch4 available in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. The Grado Epoch4 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Canadian Grado dealer, with free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada. You can also get setup advice at our Toronto store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50969829245180,"sku":null,"price":17000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/Lineage.webp?v=1786509998","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/grado-epoch4-phono-cartridge","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}