Grado cartridge marked

Might translate into "The Reference."
Check out needledoctor.com for the details/comments on this cartridge.
Also, can call Grado directly to be sure what production variations there may be with this particular lettering.
Have you actually heard this in a system from which it will be extracted?

Yes it's "The Reference" and MSRP is $1200. I had one.

Thank you very much for the information posted. I saw a reference before, but the wood was lighter in color and did not have any kind of markings on it.
To answer your question, yes, I listened to it and sounds fantastic! My best regards.

It's the Reference .. the 4.mv output version and not the Statement (serie) with 0.5mv output
Great cartidge mr. Fffccc don't miss to buy if good bargain
I own the Grado Statement Master and I'm super-very-happy
I suggest to buy the Grado Phono Stage for a perfect match

My cent!