Grado Aeon3

$6,000.00

Lineage Series Phono Cartridge

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Product Description

The younger sibling to the Epoch3, the Aeon3 unites new shielding techniques with sapphire, diamond, and wood in a major step forward for phono cartridge design.

Inspired by the Best.

The Lineage Series brings a higher level of listening to your vinyl, and the Aeon3 was built for just that. Inspired by the Grado Epoch3, the Aeon3 brings to life an exceptional reproduction of vocals and instruments, with superlative tonal balance, dynamics, imaging, and realism. The Aeon3 marries color-correct harmonics with extremely detailed low frequency pitch information. Our patented Flux-Bridger generator design creates a superior balance throughout the full frequency spectrum with superb resolution and clarity, which produces an overall truer picture of the music.

The Materials

A major step forward in phono cartridge design, the sapphire, diamond, and cocobolo work in harmony to bring this cartridge to life. The specially designed diamond stylus, for the first time in a Grado, is mounted on a sapphire cantilever that connects to the stylus generating system. The Aeon3 features a unique system that has the lowest effective moving mass of any cartridge, providing wonderful tracking on your turntable.

In the Details.

Extreme Precision

All of the internal magnetic circuit parts are Swiss screw machined or moldedmetal, which have tolerances on the order of the best Swiss-made watches. Combining newly developed coil winding techniques with decades-old disciplines bring exact unison between the four coils in each phono cartridge.This creates precise balance between channels and accurate stereo imaging.A new four-step shielding process allows the isolation of the wire turns in the coils, and creates an unrivaled clear path for the signal to travel.

The Sound of Wood.

Built from Cocobolo

The Aeon3 is nestled inside a cocobolo housing, adding solid mass and a boldyet revealing signature sound. Cocobolo, known for fine instruments and those chess sets that look too nice to touch, is some of the most beautiful and tonally pleasing woods we have ever used. This specially selected species ofcocobolo goes through a variation of thermal aging processes and enhances its ability to better dampen and control the resonant frequencies throughout the cartridge. Its denseness and grain is a primary reason why it produces such a unique sound.

With Love.

Hand-Built in Brooklyn

Each Aeon3 built sees final assembly by John Grado himself on his workbench. Every experience in our history has led to the creation of the Lineage Series. The Aeon3 represents the craftsmanship and unwavering dedication to sound that has been Grado’s main focus since 1953.
  • Body: Honduras Cocobolo Wood
  • Cantilever: Sapphire / Elliptical Diamond
  • Output: 1.0mV 25 CMV (45)
  • Controlled Frequency Response: 5-70 KHZ
  • Channel Separation: Average 35db – 10-30k Hz
  • Input Load: 10k-47k ohms
  • Inductance: 8mH
  • Resistance: 74 ohms
  • Pickup Weight: 11 grams
  • Tracking Force: 1.6-1.9 grams
  • Compliance: 20μm/mN
  • Non-Sensitive to Capacitive Load

Brand

Grado

Grado Labs, founded in 1953 by Joseph Grado, is a family-owned American company renowned for producing high-quality audio equipment. From its humble beginnings in building hand-built phono cartridges, Grado has become an audio pioneer. It invented the first moving coil stereo phono cartridge and developed the first high-end dynamic headphones. Today, the company continues to operate from its original Brooklyn location while maintaining a legacy of craftsmanship and excellence. Over the decades, Grado has expanded its product line to include a range of headphones and phono cartridges designed with a focus on sound quality and durability. A notable example is the Signature HP100 SE headphones, introduced in 2024 as a tribute to the original HP1 model from the early 1990s. This flagship model combines classic design elements with modern engineering to deliver an exceptional listening experience. Despite changes in the audio industry, Grado remains committed to handcrafting its products in Brooklyn. This allows them to keep that attention to detail that has made them audiophile favorites. The company relies on word-of-mouth among audio enthusiasts rather than mass advertising. With a rich history and a steadfast commitment to excellence, Grado Labs continues to set standards in the world of high-fidelity audio.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Grado phono cartridges and headphones, selling customers the best cartridges and headphones from Grado in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new Grado components? You can trade-in any component towards a Grado component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.

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