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Grado ZT+

The Grado ZT+ uses the American workshop's house MI generator design. Its 4 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input. The elliptical stylus runs at a rated tracking force of 1.5 g. The replaceable stylus shares the ZT+ name, and Phono Culture lists 3 compatible replacement styli.

Mounting
P-mount (T4P)
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
6 g
Output Voltage
4 mV
Frequency Response
10–55 000 Hz
Recommended Load
47 kΩ
Tracking Force
1.5 g (nominal 1.5 g)

Additional Info

The Grado ZT+ is a relaxed, musical cartridge from the house IM lineage, with a naturally warm midrange and smooth, unforced vocals. Dynamics stay lively while the gently rounded top end keeps older pressings and busy rock or jazz collections comfortable. Imaging spreads comfortably wide though not pinpoint. The elliptical stylus is replaceable when worn, keeping upkeep painless.

Replacement styluses for Grado ZT+

Grado8MZElliptical
GradoMCZElliptical
GradoTLZElliptical
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add 01/29/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026