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Angeboten wird „Ethos MC System Referenz in seiner Klasse Goldring Fachhandel“ von Goldring als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Tonabnehmer MC“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2500879660 endet am 20.07.2026 um 11:35 Uhr.
Goldring’s ETHOS holds a strong reputation as the brand’s flagship moving-coil cartridge before the SE arrived, delivering Vital line-contact detail and a smooth, refined sound that many audiophiles still prize. The listed price of €875 is a clear bargain, sitting below the 25th percentile (€877) of 21 recent EUR comparable listings, where the median is €887 and the 75th percentile is €895. This is an excellent deal for a well-regarded top-tier MC cartridge.
The ETHOS excels with its vital line-contact stylus and aluminum cantilever, offering a frequency range up to 32 kHz and excellent channel separation (>30 dB), making it a standout for nuanced vinyl playback at a fraction of its original €1,150–€1,280 retail. With condition rated “good” and a price that undercuts nearly all recent asking prices, this is a prime buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking high-end performance without the SE’s cost. No caveats apply here; it’s a clean, fair-priced listing of a beloved model.
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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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