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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+
| Grado | 8MZ | Elliptical |
| Grado | MCZ | Elliptical |
| Grado | TLZ | Elliptical |
Sound × Setup
Detail
72%IGD Control
68%Noise Suppression
70%Dynamics—Attack
76%Soundstage/Imaging
75%Bass Density
71%Vocals/Midrange
78%Forgiving Character
79%Tonearm mass medium 40%
light 40%·heavy 20%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 39–42 dB 60%
35–38 dB 20%·43–46 dB 20%
Grado ZT+ (IM) requires medium-mass tonearm (8–12g optimal). Gain 39–42 dB suits MM phono stages well. Low capacitance design minimizes loading issues—use <100pF interconnects. High output (~5mV) reduces noise. Excellent match for standard turntables with proper arm mass and quality MM preamp.
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