The Goldring 1042 is the flagship moving magnet cartridge in Goldring’s renowned 1000 Series, designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional detail, tracking precision, and musical performance from their vinyl system. Combining a high-output moving magnet design with an advanced Gyger S line-contact stylus, the 1042 delivers remarkable resolution, expansive soundstage presentation, and smooth analogue-like musicality.
Its nude natural-diamond stylus is engineered to trace even the finest groove details with outstanding accuracy, reducing distortion and sibilance while revealing greater depth, clarity, and tonal realism. Designed for compatibility with standard MM phono stages, the 1042 offers reference-level vinyl playback together with the practicality of a user-replaceable stylus.
Key Features
- Flagship moving magnet cartridge from the Goldring 1000 Series
- Nude natural-diamond Gyger S line-contact stylus
- Exceptional groove tracing accuracy and detail retrieval
- High-output MM design compatible with standard phono stages
- User-replaceable stylus for long-term convenience
- Wide soundstage with excellent stereo separation
- Reduced distortion and high-frequency sibilance
- Aluminum cantilever construction
- Standard 1/2-inch cartridge mounting
- Designed in the United Kingdom
