Goldring E3 Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Goldring E3 Moving Magnet Cartridge is designed to accurately reproduce the original recording, preserving the creative nuances, musicality, and rhythm intended by the artist. The E3 offers enhanced performance and is easy to install making high-quality audio accessible to a wide range of listeners.

Key Features

• Magnetic Duplex Technology™: Dual magnet generator assembly replicates the geometry of the original cutting head for precise stereo reproduction.
• Aluminum Cantilever: Provides improved rigidity and performance over carbon-fiber options.
• Expert Adjustment: Pre-set stylus angle ensures optimal channel balance without the need for horizontal tracking adjustments.
• Super-Elliptical Stylus Profile: Bonded super-elliptical stylus with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil radius for better high-frequency detail retrieval and reduced sibilance.

Design and Build

The E3 cartridge features an aluminum cantilever and a bonded super-elliptical stylus. The aluminum cantilever offers increased stiffness and lower mass compared to carbon-fiber alternatives, resulting in improved tracking accuracy. The super-elliptical stylus has a smaller front-to-back radius than standard elliptical or spherical types, allowing it to extract more detail from the record groove and reduce sibilance, especially in high-level vocal recordings.

Performance

Incorporating Goldring's Magnetic Duplex Technology™, the E3 uses a dual magnet generator assembly that mirrors the geometry of the original cutting head. This design enhances the accurate reproduction of stereo information from the record groove, providing better channel separation and a more engaging soundstage. The expert adjustment during production ensures that the stylus angle is optimized, resulting in consistent and reliable performance throughout the life of the cartridge.

Versatility and Compatibility

The E3 is compatible with most budget to medium-priced turntables, thanks to its standard fixing centers and easy installation process. The cartridge's design eliminates the need for horizontal tracking adjustments, making it user-friendly for both beginners and experienced audiophiles. Its super-elliptical stylus profile ensures superior performance, making it a worthwhile upgrade for those seeking to extract even more information and detail from their vinyl records.

The Listening Room Experience

At The Listening Room, we take pride in offering more than just high-fidelity audio equipment. We provide expert advice, personalized service, and a commitment to helping you find the perfect sound system for your space. From delivery to custom setup, our goal is to ensure that every piece of equipment you purchase performs at its absolute best in your environment. Trust us to be your partners in the pursuit of exceptional sound.

Specifications

• Color: Violet
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Stylus Profile: Elliptical
• Stylus Radius: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Channel Balance: Within 1.5 dB at 1 kHz
• Channel Separation: Greater than 20 dB at 1 kHz
• Sensitivity: 3.5 mV (1 kHz at 5 cm/sec)
• Static Compliance: 20 mm/N
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
• Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
• Load Capacitance: 100 – 200 pF
• Internal Inductance: 400 mH
• Internal Resistance: 410 Ω
• Cartridge Mass: 6.9 g
• Fixing Centers: 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
• Playing Weight: 1.5 g – 2.5 g (2.0 g recommended)