Grado The Statement 3 Lineage Series

Grado Statement 3 – High-End Moving Iron Cartridge with Boron Cantilever

The Grado Statement 3 represents a technical masterpiece within audiophile analog technology. Through the consistent further development of the Moving Iron (MI) principle, this cartridge resolves a classic conflict of objectives in tracking technology: It combines an extremely low moving mass – which is even lower than that of classic Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) systems – with a comparatively high output voltage of 1.0 mV .

Extremely lightweight flywheel for precise impulse response

At the heart of the Statement 3 is the innovative Light Weight Generator, combined with a high-strength, extremely lightweight boron cantilever and coils made of ultra-pure, long-crystal copper ( UHPLC ). By reducing the moving mass to an absolute minimum, the stylus responds with uncompromising precision to the subtleties of groove modulation. The result is outstanding impulse response, maximum resolution, and dynamic detail across the entire frequency spectrum from 5 Hz to 65,000 Hz .

Housing made of Australian Jarrah wood for optimal damping

The Statement 3's body is crafted from Australian eucalyptus wood (Jarrah). The choice of this natural material is not merely a design element, but an acoustic necessity: the specific density and structure of Jarrah wood give the cartridge precisely controlled damping characteristics. Resonances within the cabinet are effectively suppressed, resulting in a particularly homogeneous, uncolored sound and a realistic, three-dimensional soundstage.

Flexible compatibility with modern phono preamplifiers

With its output voltage of 1.0 mV and an internal resistance of 74 Ω , the Grado Statement 3 occupies a unique position. It can be used with both adjustable MC phono inputs and amplifier stages designed for low-output systems. A recommended load impedance range of 15 kΩ to 47 kΩ allows for fine-tuning to the existing system to fully exploit the cartridge's sonic potential.

Technical data

Model: Grado The Statement 3

Operating principle: Moving Iron (MI) / Low Output

Case: Solid Jarrah wood (Australian eucalyptus)

Needle carrier: Boron (Boron)

Coil winding: UHPLC copper (Ultra High Purity Long Crystal)

Output voltage: 1.0 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/s)

Frequency response: 5 Hz – 65,000 Hz

Channel separation: 35 dB (10 Hz – 30,000 Hz)

Internal resistance: 74 Ω

Recommended termination impedance: 15,000 Ω – 47,000 Ω (15 kΩ – 47 kΩ)

Needle compliance: 20 µm/mN

Recommended tracking force: 1.6 g – 1.9 g

Net weight: 10.0 g