{"product_id":"grado-statement4-phono-cartridge","title":"Grado Statement4 Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrado Statement4 Phono Cartridge, Low-Output Lineage Series Moving Iron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grado Statement4 is a low-output moving iron phono cartridge from the Lineage Series, designed for use with high-gain phono stages. Its presentation is balanced and controlled, with clear detail and a smooth, natural top end, a midrange with presence and body, and low frequencies that are defined and well structured. Recordings are reproduced with stability, coherence, separation, and imaging without exaggeration, keeping the character consistent so the recording defines the listening experience. The Statement4 is available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Statement4 features a nude Shibata diamond mounted to a machined boron cantilever for exceptional groove contact, resolution, speed, 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 and shaping tonal balance. Like all Grado cartridges it uses Joseph Grado's flux-bridger moving iron principle, with an internal signal path of ultra-high-purity 7N OCC copper. Cryogenic treatment is applied during both component preparation and final assembly, and the internal structure is carefully damped 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\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\u003eMachined boron\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\u003e7N OCC ultra-high-purity 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 Statement4 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 Statement4 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 Statement4 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 phono stage does the Statement4 need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The Statement4 is a low-output moving iron cartridge, so it 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: How does the Statement4 differ from the Aeon4 and Epoch4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: All three are low-output Lineage Series cartridges with a nude Shibata diamond and Brazilian Ebony body. The Statement4 uses a machined boron cantilever, while the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/grado-aeon4-phono-cartridge\"\u003eAeon4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/grado-epoch4-phono-cartridge\"\u003eEpoch4\u003c\/a\u003e step up to a sapphire cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Grado Statement4 available in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. The Grado Statement4 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":50969828753660,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/Lineage_4963adae-5a0b-4be3-87ef-aee03fc316cd.webp?v=1786509801","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/grado-statement4-phono-cartridge","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}