Grado Opus 3 Cartridge

High-End Performance, Entry-Level Access

The Opus 3 represents a milestone for Grado Labs. Specifically designed to bring the legendary 'Timbre Series' performance to a wider audience, this cartridge is housed in a beautiful Maple wood body that isn't just for looks—it provides the dampened, organic resonance that Grado is world-renowned for.

Whether you are just beginning your journey into high-fidelity vinyl or looking to breathe new life into a mid-range turntable, the Opus 3 delivers a warm, lush mid-range and the pinpoint imaging typical of much more expensive moving-iron designs. It is the perfect 'sweet spot' for the discerning listener.

Hand-built in Brooklyn, the Grado Opus 3 features a complex coil configuration that allows for a reduction in effective moving mass. This results in a cartridge that tracks with incredible accuracy and offers a frequency response that feels balanced and effortless. By using Maple wood—a tonewood typically reserved for fine musical instruments—Grado has achieved a level of vibration control that minimizes distortion and lets the music breathe. Available in High-Output (4.0mV) to suit most moving-magnet phono stages, it is an easy yet transformative upgrade for any system.