Grado Labs

Mono ME+

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Category: Cartridges

There are many analog lovers with record collections that include mono albums. At Grado we strive to have products that will fit all the needs of the analog enthusiast. So now, Grado offers two new cartridge models in a mono version. The MC+ and the ME+ are mounted with an elliciptical diamond. The ME+ uses one of GRADO's upgraded generating systems. All wooden body cartridges are available in mono version. This will make your records quieter and enhance the musical pleasure of these recordings.

The Prestige model ME+ uses a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished, elliptical diamond mounted in a brass bushing.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Nicholas Q. ★★★★★

I’d been using a standard stereo cartridge for my old mono pressings, but the dedicated mono stylus on this one really brings out the warmth without any extra surface noise. The tracking feels more stable too, especially on those worn-out 50s jazz records.

Miles ★★★★★

Wasn't sure my mono pressings needed their own cartridge until I tried this one — the surface noise on my old jazz LPs dropped way down and the horns sit right in the center now. Tracking has been solid through a few long listening sessions, no distortion on the inner grooves.

Avery V. ★★★★★

I finally dug out my old mono Beatles pressings and this cartridge handles them the way they were meant to sound — centered, no weird phasing. Surface noise on worn vinyl is way less distracting than with my stereo cart.

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