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Grado Labs Timbre Reference3 Low Output

Grado Labs

Timbre Reference3 Low Output

Introduced 2021$1,500 MSRP

Hand-built moving-iron cartridge from Grado's Timbre series with an Australian jarrah wood body, boron cantilever, and nude elliptical diamond. Offered in 1.0 mV low-output and 4.0 mV high-output versions.

MSRP

$1,500

Used market · Excellent

$900est.

-40% vs MSRP
as of Aug 16, 2026
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MSRP to used market

From $1,500 at launch to $900 today (estimated).

Specifications

Type
MI cartridge (moving iron)
Stylus
Nude elliptical, boron cantilever
Output
1 mV
Tracking force
1.75 g

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