Statement 1

About the Statement 1

The Grado Statement 1 phono cartridge utilizes reconfigured gold coil wires, a lower mass faster generating system, a boron cantilever, and a diamond cut specially for Grado. It is hand-assembled within a machined Australian Jarrah wood housing, which optimizes mass distribution and tonal qualities. The cartridge has an output of 0.5 mV, the lowest ever offered by Grado, delivering solid, powerful, and authoritative bass dynamics, a rich and complex midrange, and an extended, delicate top-end. Imaging is detailed and precise with a soundstage that envelops the listener. It is highly regarded by audiophiles and reviewers, praised for its balance, lifelike imaging, and musical projection. The Statement 1 is considered a quantum leap over its predecessor, with improved trackability and frequency extension. It requires a phono preamplifier capable of high gain due to its low output voltage. The cartridge is recommended for use with 47k ohm loading and a tracking force of 1.5 grams. It is hand-crafted in the USA and