Goldring G1042 Cartridge
Audiophile Grade Cartridge with Replaceable Stylus
Discover the Ultimate Sonic Performance with the 1042 Cartridge
For audiophiles who demand the highest sonic performance and the convenience of a user-replaceable stylus, the 1042 cartridge is the perfect choice. Featuring a nude, natural-diamond stylus with a revolutionary Gyger S profile, the 1042 delivers unparalleled audio fidelity. The Gyger S line-contact type stylus closely resembles the record cutting head, allowing it to trace the smallest groove details with complete precision. Experience incredibly accurate mid-range tonality and high-frequency sibilance-free performance. The extended side wall contact of the Gyger-S diamond offers exceptional resolution of fine groove modulations, producing a detailed, smooth, and musical sound.
Low Mass Pocan® Body
The 1042 cartridge utilizes a strong, one-piece body made from ultra-rigid, glass-reinforced polyester called Pocan®. This material ensures that all fixed parts are securely in place and allows the cartridge to 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 to prevent unwanted vibrations that could color the sound. An integral mu-metal can shields the generator parts from hum-inducing stray magnetic fields. With its high strength-to-mass ratio, Pocan keeps the overall mass of the 1042 cartridge below 6.5 grams, making it compatible with a wide range of tonearms.
High Efficiency Magnetic Circuit
The 1042 cartridge features finely etched mu-metal laminated to form the pole pieces, fitted with two formerless coils of four thousand turns each. This unique design reduces mass and creates an efficient magnetic circuit, resulting in a higher than average output and a smooth, extended frequency response.
Reduced Moving Mass
The 1042 utilizes an ultra-low-mass, micro-miniature Alnico V magnet with an unparalleled tolerance. The magnet is welded to a gold-plated nickel tie-bar, which provides an earth path for vinyl static charge build-up and stabilizes the cantilever. This assembly is mounted in a special butyl rubber polymer optimized for damping.
Expert Adjustment
Proper stylus azimuth is essential for maintaining a precise stereo sound stage. The 1042 cartridge leaves the factory with the azimuth precisely set, ensuring even channel balance and minimal crosstalk for an exceptional stereo image.
1042 Cartridge Overview
- Nude, natural-diamond stylus with Gyger S profile for unparalleled audio fidelity
- Strong, one-piece Pocan® body for maximum efficiency and sound quality
- High efficiency magnetic circuit with finely etched mu-metal pole pieces
- Ultra-low-mass Alnico V magnet with gold-plated nickel tie-bar for stabilization
- Expertly adjusted stylus azimuth for precise stereo sound stage
The 1042 cartridge offers an exceptional balance of performance and convenience, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles seeking the highest quality sound reproduction with the added benefit of a replaceable stylus.