The Goldring 1042 is a high-end cartridge designed for audiophiles who seek the pinnacle of sound performance coupled with the convenience of a user-replaceable stylus. Central to its design is the use of a nude, natural-diamond stylus featuring the innovative Gyger S profile. This advanced line-contact design is crafted to more closely replicate the original record cutting head compared to previous designs, significantly enhancing the overall sound quality.

The Gyger S stylus profile, with its precise 6 µm radius, ensures the stylus can trace the most minute groove details with absolute fidelity. This results in extraordinarily accurate and precise mid-range tonality, with high-frequency sibilance effectively eliminated. The unique extended side wall contact of the Gyger S diamond further allows the 1042 to achieve unmatched resolution of fine groove modulations, delivering a sound that is exceptionally detailed, smooth, and musical.

Listeners have praised its ability to provide a dynamic range of frequencies that are both engaging and delightful. This serious moving magnet design offers confidence and reliability for any audiophile looking to enhance their listening experience.

The Goldring 1042 is a high-end cartridge designed for audiophiles who seek the pinnacle of sound performance coupled with the convenience of a user-replaceable stylus. Central to its design is the use of a nude, natural-diamond stylus featuring the innovative Gyger S profile. This advanced line-contact design is crafted to more closely replicate the original record cutting head compared to previous designs, significantly enhancing the overall sound quality.

The Gyger S stylus profile, with its precise 6 µm radius, ensures the stylus can trace the most minute groove details with absolute fidelity. This results in extraordinarily accurate and precise mid-range tonality, with high-frequency sibilance effectively eliminated. The unique extended side wall contact of the Gyger S diamond further allows the 1042 to achieve unmatched resolution of fine groove modulations, delivering a sound that is exceptionally detailed, smooth, and musical.

Listeners have praised its ability to provide a dynamic range of frequencies that are both engaging and delightful. This serious moving magnet design offers confidence and reliability for any audiophile looking to enhance their listening experience.