{"product_id":"grado-ersatznadel-green3","title":"Grado Green3 Replacement Stylus (Elliptical)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grado Green3 Replacement Stylus is the original stylus assembly for the Prestige Green3 – an elliptical diamond in a complete stylus unit that you swap yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the cartridge stays on the tonearm. That's the big advantage of Grado's design: when the stylus wears out, you don't have to buy a whole new system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy replace the stylus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diamond stylus wears down slowly and without warning. What suffers first are treble resolution and channel separation – and eventually the grooves of your records. A timely replacement is therefore the cheapest insurance for a record collection that's usually worth far more than the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado's original stylus assembly, not a copy. Fit it, align it, check the tracking force – done. Afterwards, the Green3 sounds as open and lively as it did on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this stylus for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners of a Grado Prestige Green3. Straight talk: it doesn't fit other brands, nor Grado's own Timbre or Lineage systems. If you're not sure which system is mounted on your tonearm, send us a photo – that's quicker than any chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnspectacular, but exactly right. Replacing the stylus instead of the whole cartridge is the most sensible expense you can make in everyday vinyl use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Replacement stylus assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Grado Prestige Green3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: Elliptical diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement: User-replaceable, no tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing: Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, NY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: 1 replacement stylus assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I need to replace the stylus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule of thumb, elliptical diamonds last around 800 to 1000 playing hours. More telling than the number are the signs: the treble gets harsher, the soundstage collapses, sibilants distort. At the latest, that's when a replacement is due – wait too long and you risk damaging your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the stylus myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The stylus is pulled off the cartridge body and the new one clicked on, without tools and without dismounting the cartridge. Afterwards, all you need to check is tracking force and anti-skate. If you'd rather have someone show you: give us a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Grado stylus from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause surprisingly many copies are sold online as originals. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil you get the original stylus through the official Swiss distributor – and on request, our technician handles the replacement and alignment for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the correct \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003evinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281315029328,"sku":"304158","price":109.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/grado-green3-ersatz-nadeltraeger-elliptisch-schraegansicht.png?v=1785927076","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/grado-ersatznadel-green3","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}