Goldring 1042
This is a cartridge for the audiophile who demands the
ultimate sonic performance from their system, together with the
convenience of a user replaceable stylus. The 1042 uses a nude,
natural-diamond stylus with a Gyger S profile. This is a revolutionary
line-contact type which is shaped to more closely resemble the record
cutting head than any previous design. The stylus profile is the main
factor governing overall sound quality in a cartridge and the shape of
the Gyger S with its 6 µm radius allows it to trace the smallest groove
detail with complete fidelity. Mid-range tonality is incredibly accurate
and precise with high frequency sibilance banished. The extended side
wall contact of the Gyger-S diamond also gives the 1042 unsurpassed
resolution of the fine groove modulations, producing an exceptionally
detailed, smooth and musical sound.
“…it provides a superb suite of frequencies that will engage and
delight. This is one serious moving magnet design and one that you can
buy with confidence.”
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
head shell 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. An integral mu-metal can keeps 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 a 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 stabilses
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.
Frequency Response
20 Hz-20 kHz +/- 3 dB
Channel Balance
within 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Channel Separation
better than 25 dB @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity
6.5 mV +/-1.5 dB, 1 kHz @ 5 cm/sec
Static Compliance
24 mm/N (lat); 16 mm/N (vert)
Equivalent tip mass
0.45 mg
Vertical Tracking Angle
24 °
Load Capacitance
150-200 pF
Internal Inductance
570 mH
Cartridge Mass (inc. fixings)
7.6 g
Fixing Centre
0.5" (12.7 mm)
Playing Weight
1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nom.)
Replacement stylus
1042 - D42
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