Goldring E3
Goldring E3
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 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
The Ear
“It produces a classic vinyl sound, warm, relaxed and effortless…”
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018-2024 winner.
“A superbly realised cartridge that will work well with the majority of affordable turntables.”
Hi-Fi Choice Recommended
“It’s this balance that makes the E3 a compelling new arrival.”
Goldring E3 MM Phono Cartridge: Review
“Does your budget for a phono cartridge top out around $180? The Goldring E3 needs to be on your audition list.”
Magnetic Duplex Technology™
All cartridges in the range feature Magnetic Duplex Technology™-a 'dual magnet' generator assembly with an identical geometry to that of the original cutting head. This means it can more accurately reproduce the stereo information in the record groove, providing better channel separation and a more involving and musical sound stage.
Expert Adjustment
The E-series cartridges have been designed to allow micro-adjustments to be made during production using a special adjustment screw. This means the cartridge can be safely installed in a typical turntable because the angle that the stylus makes with the record surface has been pre-set. The result is an optimised channel balance with zero degrees of horizontal tracking adjustment required. This ensures a consistent and reassuring performance for the life of the product.
Stylus/Cantilever
Featuring spherical styli with a choice of cantilevers, the E1 and E2 models are ideal as an upgrade to any budget, pre-fitted or obsolete cartridge. The E3 model with its refined super elliptical stylus is a worthwhile upgrade for those wishing to squeeze even more information and detail from the record groove.
Colour
Violet
Cantilever
Aluminium
Stylus profile
Elliptical
Stylus radius
0.3 x 0.7 mil
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Channel balance
1.5 dB at 1 kHz
Channel separation
>20 dB at 1 kHz
Sensitivity
3.5 mV (1 kHz @ 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 centres
12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Playing weight
1.5 g - 2.5 g (2.0 g recommended)