Grado Opus 3 MC Cartridge

Step into the warm, expressive world of vinyl with the Grado Opus 3 — a thoughtfully engineered phono cartridge that bridges the gap between entry-level and mid-range analog playback. Designed and hand-assembled in Brooklyn, USA, the Opus 3 carries forward Grado’s legacy of musicality, clarity, and craftsmanship at an accessible price point.

Crafted with a natural maple wood housing — a first for Grado cartridges — the Opus 3 harnesses the resonant qualities of this tonewood to deliver a vivid, rich sound that’s both detailed and engaging. The maple body helps dampen unwanted resonances while adding a lush character to your music, letting vinyl playback feel more organic and immersive.

Under the hood, precision engineering meets tried-and-true Grado techniques: advanced coil winding, a refined two-step shielding process, and a diamond-tipped elliptical stylus work in harmony to preserve musical integrity across the full frequency range. Expect crisp highs, rich mids, and a balanced low end — all with minimal distortion and noise.

Whether you’re upgrading from a basic cartridge or just beginning your analog journey, the Opus 3 makes stepping into a higher-fidelity listening experience easy and rewarding.

Key Features

• Maple wood housing for natural resonance control and musical warmth.

• Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, reflecting Grado’s longstanding artisanal approach.

• Diamond-tipped elliptical stylus for accurate groove tracing and dynamic performance.

• Balanced, engaging sound that brings out the best in vinyl recordings.

• Available in high-output or low-output variants to suit your phono stage and system.

Ideal For: Vinyl lovers seeking a sonically rich upgrade from entry-level cartridges, attentive listeners who value musical detail, and anyone building a more expressive analog rig.