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For sale: Goldring 900 Cartridge with original elliptical stylus, very lightly used and in excellent condition. Delivers spectacular sound quality.The advertised price is for the cartridge and stylus only and does not include the headshell. The headshell shown in the photographs can be supplied if required and purchased together with the cartridge at an additional costFor more information, please visit my website:VintAudio.comSpecificationsFrequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzChannel balance: 2dBChannel separation: 25dB (IGC), 20dB (E)Sensitivity: 4.5mV (IGC), 6.5mV (E)Equivalent tip mass: 0.32mg (IGC), 0.7mg (E)Tracking angle: 24 degreesStylus tip: van den Hul (IGC), elliptical (E)Load resistance: 47kΩLoad capacitance: 150 to 200pF (IGC), 200 to 400pF (E)Internal impedance: 570mHCartridge weight: 4.0gVintage Goldring performance with the original elliptical stylus and excellent tracking capability, making it an ideal choice for discerning vinyl enthusiasts.
This sits right on the money for a respected vintage Goldring moving-magnet, and at US$297 it lands just under the US$303 median for recent comps, so it reads as fair to slightly favorable rather than a steal. It’s well within the normal band between the US$200 25th percentile and US$537 75th percentile, which is exactly where a sensible buy usually lives.
The 900 line has a good reputation for a coherent, musical presentation, and the elliptical version is the practical, easygoing choice in the family. If the stylus is genuinely healthy and the body is clean, this is the kind of cartridge that can be a smart grab for someone wanting vintage Goldring character without chasing a rarer top-spec variant. The main thing to verify is stylus wear and how much play is left in the suspension, since condition matters more than cosmetics 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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