Grado Timbre – Opus 3

The Opus3 was built specifically to bring the entry-level and the mid-range phono cartridges closer together, creating an even tighter ecosystem of cartridges. Grado worked on the Opus3 as a cost-effective wooden cartridge while taking advantage of the techniques and processes used in the higher-end models. If taking a step up in your turntable setup is on your to-do list, start here.
The Opus3 is nestled inside a Maple housing. After years of experience with Maple from the Heritage and Statement Series headphones, Grado decided it was time to bring it to a turntable. Maple produces a vibrant and luscious sound, while staying consistent and clear. Through a variation of thermal aging processes, the housing gains the ability to better dampen and control the resonant frequencies. (Also available in mono version, please call)

 
• Body: Maple Wood

 

• Cantilever: Aluminum / Elliptical Diamond

 

• Output: High 4.0mV @5 CMV (45) Low 1.0mV @5 CMV (45)

 

• Inductance: High Output 55mH Low Output 6mH

 

• Resistance: High Output 660 ohms Low Output 70 ohms

 

• Input Load: 10k-47k ohms

 

• Cartridge Weight: 8 grams

 

• Tracking Force: 1.6-1.9 grams

 

• Compliance: 20μm/mN

 

• Channel Seperation: Average 30db – 10-30k Hz

 

• Controlled Frequency Response: 10-60 kHz

 

• Non-Sensative to Capacitive Load

 

• Builds: High Output, Low Output, Mono