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Grado DJ200
The Grado DJ200 uses a moving iron generator, and its 5 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input without extra gain. Its conical stylus tracks across a wide range from 2 to 5 grams, with 2.5 grams given as the nominal setting. The replaceable DJ200i stylus assembly keeps the cartridge serviceable through heavy use.
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Mounting
- standard 1/2" (S/P)
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–50 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 2–5 g (nominal 2.5 g)
- Compliance Value
- 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (20 mm/N)
- Cantilever
- 4-piece modified OTL (Optimized Transmission Line), oxygen-free copper, brass bushing
Additional Info
The Grado DJ200 leans into lively dynamics and a naturally rounded midrange, so vocals sound relaxed rather than clinical. Sphere-tip tracing keeps busy grooves smooth and non-fatiguing, while the copper cantilever adds body to bass without turning thick. DJ setups and pop or rock listening where drive and ease matter more than forensic detail suit it well. There is no magnetic shielding, so powerful direct-drive motors deserve some distance.
Sound × Setup
Detail
72%IGD Control
68%Noise Suppression
70%Dynamics—Attack
78%Soundstage/Imaging
75%Bass Density
72%Vocals/Midrange
76%Forgiving Character
79%Tonearm mass light 57%
medium 43%·heavy 0%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 35–38 dB 50%
39–42 dB 50%·43–46 dB 0%
Grado DJ200 (тип MI, вес 5.5 г, комплаенс 20×10⁻⁶ см/дин) оптимально встанет в лёгкий тонарм — эффективная масса 8–12 г даёт резонанс 8.5–9.7 Гц (оптимально). Кантилевер OTL с бескислородной медью раскрывается при низкой ёмкости кабеля и фонокорректоре 35–38 дБ (MI-вход, нагрузка 47 кОм). Выходной сигнал 5 мВ — прижимную силу выставляйте по паспорту тонарма.
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add 01/18/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026