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Grado Opus4 Phono Cartridge
$450.00
Product Details
Grado Opus4 Phono Cartridge, Timbre Series Moving Iron in an American Maple Body
The Grado Opus4 is a wood-body moving iron phono cartridge from the Timbre Series, available in both high and low output configurations for compatibility across a wide range of phono stages. Its presentation is balanced and controlled, with clear detail and a smooth, natural top end, a midrange with presence and warmth, and low frequencies that stay defined and composed. Recordings are reproduced with stability, coherence, separation, and musical flow, letting the character of each recording come through naturally. The Opus4 is available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.
Key Features
The Opus4 is housed in an American Maple wood body, chosen to help control resonance and shape the cartridge's tonal balance while supporting stable playback across a wide range of tonearms. It features a bonded elliptical diamond on an aluminum cantilever for effective groove contact and reliable tracking, and uses Joseph Grado's patented flux-bridger moving iron principle for a precise signal with extremely low moving mass and a fixed coil structure, giving speed, control, and harmonic integrity. The internal signal path uses ultra-high-purity 5N OCC copper with cryogenic treatment and internal damping to reduce resonance and preserve signal integrity.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type | Moving iron, high or low output |
| Series | Timbre Series |
| Housing | American Maple wood body |
| Stylus | Bonded elliptical diamond |
| Cantilever | Aluminum |
| Operating Principle | Grado flux-bridger moving iron |
| Internal Wiring | 5N OCC ultra-high-purity copper |
| Treatment | Cryogenic treatment and internal damping |
| Output Options | High output and low output |
Wood Cartridge Upgrade Program
As a Grado wood body cartridge, the Opus4 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 on the model you are interested in.
Why Buy from Vinyl Sound?
Vinyl Sound is an authorized Canadian dealer for Grado. The Opus4 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 choose between high and low output and match the Opus4 to the right tonearm and phono stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I choose the high or low output Opus4?
A: The high output version suits standard moving magnet phono stages, while the low output version is designed for moving coil inputs with more gain. Choose based on your phono stage; our staff can help you match the right configuration to your system.
Q: Why is the Opus4 housed in wood?
A: The Opus4's American Maple body helps control resonance and contributes to its tonal balance, supporting stable, consistent playback across a wide range of tonearms. Wood housings are a hallmark of Grado's Timbre Series, giving the Opus4 a natural, refined character.
Q: How does the Opus4 compare to the Prestige cartridges?
A: The Opus4 steps up from the plastic-bodied Prestige cartridges such as the Gold4 and Green4 to a Timbre Series maple wood body and adds a low output option, offering a more refined, resonance-controlled presentation.
Q: Is the Grado Opus4 available in Canada?
A: Yes. The Grado Opus4 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 in person at our Toronto store.
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