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Goldring 1042
The Goldring 1042 crowns the famous British cartridge series in the audiophile class. Its 6.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The Fritz Gyger stylus traces the groove at 1.5 to 2.0 g with 1.7 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the D42, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement.
- Class:
Audiophile
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.3 g
- Output Voltage
- 6.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 150–200 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–2.0 g (nominal 1.7 g)
- VTA
- 24°
- Compliance Value
- 24 mm/N (lat); 16 mm/N (vert) — static compliance
Additional Info
The Goldring 1042 from the 1000 Series is a natural, forgiving MM whose refined Fritz Gyger tip pulls fine detail without turning aggressive on rough pressings. Vocals sound smooth and textured, imaging stays stable and airy, and controlled rather than heavy bass suits warmer systems. Long sessions with jazz, vocal and acoustic records reward it. The stylus is user-replaceable as the D42.
Replacement styluses for Goldring 1042
| LP Gear | GLDD042 | Fritz Gyger |
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add 01/29/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026