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Grado Sonata4 Phono Cartridge
$850.00
Product Details
Grado Sonata4 Phono Cartridge, Timbre Series Moving Iron with a Nude Elliptical Diamond
The Grado Sonata4 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 defined by clarity, balance, and musical flow: detail is resolved with precision while the top end stays smooth and natural, the midrange carries presence and texture, and low frequencies arrive with control and definition. Recordings are reproduced with coherence and stability, preserving separation, imaging, and the character of the music. The Sonata4 is available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.
Key Features
The Sonata4 steps up to a nude elliptical diamond mounted on a custom aluminum cantilever, tuned for effective groove contact, detailed retrieval, and a balanced, responsive presentation. It is housed in a Mediterranean Olive wood body that helps control resonance and shape tonal balance, with a reshaped housing that improves cantilever visibility during setup for more precise alignment. Like all Grado cartridges it uses Joseph Grado's patented flux-bridger moving iron principle, and runs an internal signal path of ultra-high-purity 6N 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 | Mediterranean Olive wood body |
| Stylus | Nude elliptical diamond |
| Cantilever | Custom aluminum |
| Operating Principle | Grado flux-bridger moving iron |
| Internal Wiring | 6N 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 Sonata4 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 Sonata4 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 Sonata4 to the right tonearm and phono stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the Sonata4 differ from the Platinum4?
A: Both are Timbre Series olive-wood cartridges with 6N OCC wiring, but the Sonata4 steps up to a nude elliptical diamond on a custom aluminum cantilever for greater detail retrieval, versus the bonded elliptical diamond of the Platinum4.
Q: Should I choose the high or low output Sonata4?
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, and our staff can help you match the right configuration to your system.
Q: Is the Grado Sonata4 available in Canada?
A: Yes. The Grado Sonata4 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Canadian Grado dealer, with free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada. It sits above the Opus4 in the Timbre Series. You can also get setup advice at our Toronto store.
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