Goldring E3 Cartridge & Stylus E Series Moving Magnet Vinyl Turntable Elliptical

The Goldring E3 is a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge from the Goldring E Series, fitted with an aluminium cantilever and a bonded super-elliptical (0.3 x 0.7 mil) stylus for improved high-frequency detail retrieval and reduced sibilance over spherical types.

This listing is the E3. The Goldring E Series is also available as the E1 and E2.

Key specifications

• Type: moving magnet (MM)
• Cantilever: aluminium
• Stylus: bonded super-elliptical (0.3 x 0.7 mil)
• Output: 3.5 mV (1 kHz at 5 cm/sec)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Playing weight: 1.75 g to 2.25 g (2.0 g recommended)
• Load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Fixing centres: 12.7 mm (0.5 in)

Goldring E3 MM moving magnet cartridge and stylus

Goldring's aim is accurate reproduction of the original recording — preserving the musicality, nuance and rhythm the artist intended. The E Series is designed to fit most budget to mid-priced turntables with minimal fuss.

The E3 shares the aluminium cantilever of the E2 but adds a superior bonded super-elliptical (0.3 x 0.7 mil) stylus. Its smaller front-to-back radius gives better high-frequency detail retrieval than ordinary elliptical (0.4 x 0.7 mil) or spherical (0.6 mil) types, and noticeably reduces sibilance on high-level vocal recordings.

Magnetic Duplex Technology™

Every E Series cartridge uses Magnetic Duplex Technology™ — a dual-magnet generator assembly with the same geometry as the original cutting head. This improves stereo accuracy, channel separation and soundstage.

Expert adjustment

Each E Series cartridge includes a special adjustment screw allowing micro-adjustments during production. The stylus angle relative to the record surface is pre-set at the factory, so no horizontal tracking adjustment is needed on a typical turntable. The result is consistent channel balance and reliable performance throughout the product's life.

Stylus and cantilever

The E1 and E2 are well-suited as upgrades to budget, pre-fitted or obsolete cartridges. The E3's super-elliptical stylus makes it the choice for listeners who want to extract maximum detail and information from the record groove.