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Series, representing a refined balance of resolution, control, and musicality. Developed through decades of cartridge design, it delivers a highly engaging presentation while maintaining the tonal integrity that defines Grado cartridges. Built on Grado's moving iron design, Sonata4 provides a stable and responsive signal with low moving mass and long-term consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in both stereo and mono configurations, Sonata4 continues the evolution of Grado's wood body cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-emotion-css=\"hgfgng\"\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"builder-block builder-25a020181dad4f8fb286030a5a4c131d builder-has-component css-hgfgng\" builder-id=\"builder-25a020181dad4f8fb286030a5a4c131d\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"builder-text css-1qggkls\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonata4 is available in both high and low output configurations, allowing for compatibility across a wide range of phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts presentation is defined by clarity, balance, and musical flow. Detail is resolved with precision while maintaining a smooth and natural top end. The midrange carries presence and texture, and low frequencies are delivered with control and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecordings are presented with coherence and stability, maintaining separation and imaging while preserving the character of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"builder-block builder-d542683ace744ee299feab77890947d4 builder-has-component css-hgfgng\" builder-id=\"builder-d542683ace744ee299feab77890947d4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"builder-text css-1qggkls\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMoving Iron Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Grado cartridges utilize a moving iron design built on Joseph Grado's patented flux-bridger principle. This approach allows the cartridge to generate a precise signal with extremely low moving mass, while keeping the coil structure fixed. The result is a presentation that combines speed, control, and harmonic integrity without the fragility often associated with traditional moving coil systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-emotion-css=\"1yo5qhj\"\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"builder-block builder-3e230a447338413fbf525642960cbe0e builder-has-component css-1yo5qhj\" builder-id=\"builder-3e230a447338413fbf525642960cbe0e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"builder-text css-1qggkls\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiamond \u0026amp; Cantilever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonata4 features a nude elliptical diamond mounted to a custom aluminum cantilever. The nude elliptical profile offers effective groove contact and detail retrieval, while the custom aluminum cantilever is tuned to provide a balanced and responsive presentation. This combination supports clarity, control, and a natural overall character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-emotion-css=\"1a9m60l\"\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"builder-block builder-aaa59a4152e74e1db5da044f9f1f496e builder-has-component css-1a9m60l\" builder-id=\"builder-aaa59a4152e74e1db5da044f9f1f496e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"builder-text css-1qggkls\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoil \u0026amp; Internal Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal signal path is built using ultra-high purity 6N OCC copper, selected for its conductivity and consistency. 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