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Goldring E3 Phono Hi-Fi Cartridge

Name: Goldring E3 Phono Hi-Fi Cartridge
Brand: Goldring
SKU: 379628
Price: 149.00 EUR
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.90 (21 reviews)

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Brand: Goldring

Product code: 379628

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Goldring E3 Phono Hi-Fi Cartridge

4,9/5

21 x rated

Brand: Goldring

Product code: 379628

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The Goldring philosophy is to promote the accurate replication of the original record production, maintaining the creative nuances, musicality and rhythm the artist intended you to hear. With the versatile E Series, this is easy to achieve; each is designed to be simple to fit to the majority of budget to medium priced turntables. The E3...

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Goldring E3 Phono Hi-Fi Cartridge

The E3 cartridge, representing the top of the range features the same aluminium cantilever as the E2, but benefits from a superior, bonded, super-elliptical (0.3 x 0.7 mil) stylus. This gives it better high frequency detail retrieval over ordinary elliptical (0.4 x 0.7 mil) or spherical (0.6 mil) types due to its smaller front-to-back radius. The main effect is the reduction of sibilance, especially in high level vocal recordings

Suitability

Application

Hi-Fi

Properties

Shape

Elliptical

Tracking Force

1,5g - 2,5g

Tracking force recommended

2 g

Tracking angle

20°

Stylus tip radius

0,4 x 0,7 mil

Frequency Range

20 Hz - 20 kHz

Compliance

20 mm/N

Recommended load resistance

47 kOhm

Recommended load capacitance

100 - 200 pF

Material

Material

Aluminium

Acoustics

Channel balance at 1 kHz

1,5 dB

Channel separation at 1 kHz

20 dB

Power supply

Voltage

3,5 mV

Country

Made in

Japan

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Accessories for Turntables

Stylus-needle alignment tools

Stylus-needle cleaning

Hi-Fi Styluses

Headshells

Stylus guards

Based on the number of reviews: 21

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AI summary of reviews

Based on the number of reviews: 21

Strengths

Excellent sound quality: Customers report a significant improvement in sound, noting clear, balanced, and full-bodied audio across all frequencies, especially in the higher ranges.
Great value for money: Many reviewers highlight the cartridge's excellent performance relative to its affordable price, considering it a worthwhile investment for audio enhancement.
Quality upgrade: Users find this cartridge to be a substantial upgrade from stock or mid-range turntable cartridges, providing a noticeable leap in audio fidelity.

Weaknesses

No specific weaknesses reported: Reviewers did not identify any significant drawbacks or negative aspects of the product itself, focusing overwhelmingly on its positive attributes.
Potential for high expectations: Given the universally positive feedback, new users might have exceptionally high expectations, which, while likely met, could lead to a perception of less dramatic improvement if their existing setup is already high-end.

What customers repeat

“Best value for money” “First-class sound for this price range” “Worth every penny” “Excellent sound” “Quality cartridge at a good price” “Pleasant sound”

Verdict

The Goldring E3 is a phono cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking an upgrade from standard turntable cartridges. Customers consistently praise its exceptional sound quality and outstanding value for money, making it a highly recommended component for enhancing audio systems.