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Grado G Tan
The Grado G Tan uses the American workshop's MI generator at the entry level. Its 3 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input. The elliptical cut sits on a replaceable stylus listed as the G1+/S. The full rated tracking force range has not survived in period sources.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 4.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 3 mV
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Recommended Load
- ≥ 10 kΩ
Additional Info
The Grado G Tan is a vintage moving-iron with an elliptical grind and a forgiving, easygoing warmth. Vocals sit natural and present, dynamics push gently, and the modestly sized image favors mellow jazz, folk and older pressings on relaxed systems. For plus-compatible bodies the correct replacement stylus is the G1+/S, while original non-plus G bodies may not physically accept current inserts.
Sound × Setup
Detail
62%IGD Control
55%Noise Suppression
60%Dynamics—Attack
65%Soundstage/Imaging
58%Bass Density
58%Vocals/Midrange
68%Forgiving Character
75%Tonearm mass medium 46%
light 31%·heavy 23%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 39–42 dB 50%
35–38 dB 0%·43–46 dB 50%
Grado G Tan (MI) requires medium-mass tonearm (8–12g). Gain 43–46 dB suits MM phono stages well. Low capacitance design minimizes loading issues—pair with high-impedance input (47kΩ) for optimal treble clarity. Avoid light arms; risk of tracking instability. Excellent for warm, musical vinyl playback.
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