Goldring E4 Cartridge & Stylus E Series Moving Magnet Vinyl Turntable Elliptical
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The Goldring E4 is a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge from the Goldring E Series, fitted with a nude elliptical stylus (8 µm / 0.3 mil radius) and outputting 3.5 mV. It is a meaningful upgrade for most turntables, offering finer detail, cleaner highs and lower distortion.
The Goldring E Series is also available as the Goldring E1 and the Goldring E2, both fitted with spherical styli.
Key specifications
- Type: moving magnet (MM)
- Stylus: nude elliptical, 8 µm (0.3 mil) radius
- Output: 3.5 mV (1 kHz at 5 cm/s)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Channel separation: more than 20 dB at 1 kHz
- Playing weight: 1.5 g to 2.0 g (1.75 g recommended)
- Load: 47 kΩ, 100 to 200 pF
- Fixing centres: 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Why elliptical matters
An elliptical tip traces the record groove more precisely than a basic conical stylus. The result is finer detail, cleaner highs and lower distortion from the records you already own.
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Specification
| Frequency range | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
|---|---|
| Channel balance | < 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Channel separation | > 20 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 3.5 mV (1 kHz @ 5 cm/s) |
| Static compliance | 22 mm/N |
| Vertical tracking angle | 24° |
| Stylus radius | 8 µm (0.3 mil) |
| Stylus type | Nude elliptical |
| Load resistance | 47 kΩ |
| Load capacitance | 100 – 200 pF |
| Internal inductance | 400 mH |
| Internal resistance | 470 Ω |
| Cartridge mass | 6.8 g |
| Fixing centre | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| Playing weight | 1.5 – 2.0 g (1.75 g recommended) |
What's Included
- Goldring E4 Cartridge
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About the Goldring GL0061
From our tech experts at CEN
A Goldring stylus, the part of a turntable that actually reads the record.
Who it suits
Anyone whose records sound dull, gritty or sibilant, which is usually a worn stylus rather than a worn record. Styli have a service life and most people leave them far too long. Goldring has been making cartridges and styli in Britain for over a century.
Our tech experts advise
Alignment and tracking force matter as much as the cartridge itself, and a badly set-up cartridge damages records permanently. get in touch if you want it fitted and set up properly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the Goldring E4 fit my turntable?
A: The E4 is designed as an easy upgrade for most turntables. It uses standard 12.7 mm (half inch) fixing centres; check that your tonearm can be set to the recommended playing weight.
Q: What tracking force does the Goldring E4 need?
A: The recommended playing weight is 1.5 g to 2.0 g, with 1.75 g recommended.
Q: What type of stylus does the E4 use?
A: A nude elliptical stylus, which traces the record groove more precisely than a basic conical stylus for finer detail, cleaner highs and lower distortion.
