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Goldring 1012GX Moving Magnet Cartridge

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Discontinued

 
£349.00

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Goldring 1012GX Moving Magnet Cartridge

The high-quality 1012GX cartridge from prestigious manufacturer Goldring is a superlative model that will drastically improve the sound with entry-level to intermediate turntables. It features a high-quality Gyger-2 diamond stylus, which is a fine-line type stylus component designed to offer a smooth and extended high-frequency sound, with low distortion and a phenomenally detailed and controlled sound.

The advanced diamond tip polishing guarantees an exemplary tracking capability and reduces record wear while retrieving every meticulous detail from the grooves of the vinyl. The 1012GX exists as one of Goldring's excellent value-for-money models and is one of the most popular cartridges they create.

Low Mass Pocan® Body

 

The 1000 series uses a strong one-piece body which holds the fixed parts securely in place. Made from a special type of ultra-rigid, glass-reinforced polyester called Pocan, the body can be tightly bolted to the headshell for maximum efficiency and optimum sound quality. The user-replaceable stylus carrier slots tightly into the body with a locating pin preventing unwanted vibrations which would otherwise colour the sound. Integral mu-metal can keep the generator parts shielded from hum-inducing stray magnetic fields. Because Pocan has a high strength-to-mass ratio, the overall mass of the G1000 series cartridges is kept below 6.5 g. Low mass and moderate compliance keep the natural arm/cartridge resonance within safe limits for easy matching to a wide range of tonearms.

High-Efficiency Magnetic Circuit

 

Finely etched mu-metal is laminated to form the pole pieces around which are fitted two formerless coils of four thousand turns each. This unique design reduces mass and also makes for a very efficient magnetic circuit producing a higher than average output. This construction also reduces the loss at high frequencies inherent in conventional designs, making for smooth and extended frequency response.

Reduced Moving Mass

 

The 1000 series uses a unique ultra-low-mass, micro-miniature Alnico V magnet made to a tolerance that can be achieved by no other manufacturer worldwide. Welded to the magnet is a gold-plated nickel tie-bar which provides an earth path for vinyl static charge build-up and stabilises the cantilever in unwanted vibrational modes. The whole ultra-low-mass assembly is then mounted in a special butyl rubber polymer with optimised damping characteristics.

Expert Adjustment

 

The correct setting of stylus azimuth (or horizontal tracking angle) is essential for the maintenance of a proper stereo sound stage. Azimuth is the term used to describe the angle that the vertical centre-line of the stylus makes with the record surface and this must be exactly perpendicular to the record groove. This is not usually a user-adjustable parameter on most budget decks and so it is vital that the cartridge leaves the factory with the azimuth precisely set. Badly adjusted azimuth can cause uneven channel balance and increased crosstalk between channels which would severely degrade the stereo image.

 

Who is Goldring?

Goldring is renowned for developing some of the highest quality turntable cartridges on the market today. With their prestigious level of engineering experience and attention to detail, they can develop these highly regarded vinyl-glorifying products.

Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
Channel Balance 2dB at 1kHz
Channel Separation 25dB at 1kHz
Sensitivity 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
Static Compliance 24mm/N lat., 16mm/N vert
Tracking Angle 24 degrees
Stylus Radius Gyger II
Stylus Type Replaceable
Load Resistance 47,000 Ohm
Load Capacitance 150-200pF
Internal Inductance 570 mH
Internal Resistance 660 Ohm
Cartridge Weight 6.3g
Fixing Centre 0.5 (12.7mm)
Playing Weight 1.5-2.0g (1.7g nom.)

 

UK Delivery

Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days      

UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days. 

          

Local Delivery

Certain manufacturers disallow mail order for their products, however a local delivery may be possible.

We offer a local delivery service for a large number of our products. After your order has been placed, a member of the Hifi Gear team will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for your local, personal delivery.

 

Click & Collect

We offer a free ‘Click & Collect’ service on all items. As soon as your order has been completed and is ready for collection a member of our team will be in contact with you. Orders can be collected from our store at 11 King Street, Hereford, HR4 9BW.

 

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