The Timbre Series is where Grado's cartridge design gets serious about materials. Each model pairs an elliptical diamond stylus with a carefully selected cantilever and OCC copper coils, all housed in hand-shaped wood bodies that contribute to the cartridge's resonance control and tonal character. The Reference4 and Master4 use American Osage wood with machined boron cantilevers. The Sonata4 and Platinum4 feature Mediterranean Olive wood with aluminum cantilevers. The Opus4 is crafted from American Maple.
Available in both 4.0mV and 1.0mV output configurations, plus stereo and mono versions, the Timbre Series fits a wide range of phono stages and playback preferences. The Reference4 and Master4 deliver the most refined tracking and resolution in the series. The Sonata4 and Platinum4 balance performance with accessibility. The Opus4 opens the door to wood-bodied Grado sound at $300.
