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Offered is „Ethos MC System Referenz in seiner Klasse Goldring Fachhandel“ by Goldring as exhibit from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5354830156 ends on 13.10.2026 at 12:32 o'clock.
Against the recent used market, €875 sits essentially on the money for this cartridge: just above the €872 median and inside the tight €864–€878 interquartile band. That makes it a fair ask rather than a bargain, but also not an ambitious one.
What makes it worth a look is the ETHOS’s reputation for a very refined, highly resolving presentation with strong tracking and good musical balance when the stylus is healthy. At this price, the appeal is a clean, ready-to-mount example rather than a collector’s premium; verify stylus hours, mounting hardware, and whether the original packaging or paperwork is included, since those details matter most for value here.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Goldring traces its origins to 1906 in Berlin, where Czech-born brothers Heinrich and Julius Scharf launched Gebrüder Scharf, crafting gramophone needles, clockwork motors, and innovative sound boxes—the acoustic precursors to modern magnetic pickups. The brand's iconic Gold Ring trademark debuted with the 1926 Juwel Electro sound box, optimized for electrical recordings. Relocating to Britain in 1933 amid geopolitical shifts, it formalized as Goldring Manufacturing (GB) Ltd in 1953 at Leytonstone, East London, where it pioneered low-mass hi-fi cartridges like the acclaimed No. 500 with its turnover 33/45 rpm stylus, earning BBC endorsement and global stature.
Renowned primarily for hand-made turntable cartridges—especially moving magnet and moving coil models—Goldring has expanded into turntables, phonograph components, headphones such as the 2006 DR series, and vinyl care accessories. While its heritage lies in gramophone-era innovations, the UK-based marque maintains a focused portfolio eschewing amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, prioritizing precision analog playback for vinyl enthusiasts.
Positioned as a mid-tier mainstay in British hi-fi, Goldring commands respect for over a century of reliable, innovative engineering that bridges vintage heritage with contemporary vinyl revival. No longer a high-end boutique or collector's curiosity, it delivers accessible excellence, holding the title of the UK's top cartridge brand through consistent quality and enduring appeal to discerning analog buyers.
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