Goldring Ethos SE

The Goldring Ethos SE is the flagship moving coil cartridge in Goldring’s lineup, engineered to deliver reference-level vinyl playback with exceptional detail, realism, and musical immersion. Developed as a special edition of the acclaimed Ethos platform, the Ethos SE incorporates a series of advanced upgrades including pure silver coil windings, low-reluctance pole shoes, and a precision-machined aircraft-grade aluminum body for even greater transparency and performance.

Its vital line-contact nude diamond stylus, lightweight alloy cantilever, and low-mass cross-shaped armature allow the Ethos SE to retrieve extraordinary levels of detail while maintaining smooth tracking, expansive soundstage presentation, and remarkably low distortion. Designed for demanding audiophile systems, the Ethos SE combines Goldring’s handcrafted moving coil technology with an engaging, natural, and highly dynamic sound signature.

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The Goldring Ethos SE is a special edition version of the acclaimed Ethos moving coil cartridge, designed to offer an even higher level of refinement, precision, and musical realism. Building on the strengths of the standard Ethos, the SE variant incorporates carefully optimized materials and tighter manufacturing tolerances to further enhance detail retrieval, tonal purity, and overall sonic coherence.

At its core, the Ethos SE features a Vital line-contact diamond stylus mounted on a rigid boron cantilever. This combination is engineered for extremely accurate groove tracking, allowing the cartridge to extract fine musical information with exceptional clarity while minimizing distortion and record wear. The result is a presentation that is highly detailed yet smooth, with a natural sense of flow and musical engagement.

The low-output moving coil generator has been refined for improved consistency and performance, with enhancements to the magnetic circuit and internal damping. These improvements contribute to better transient response, enhanced channel separation, and a more stable stereo image, particularly in complex musical passages.

Designed for high-end tonearms and premium MC phono stages, the Goldring Ethos SE represents the pinnacle of Goldring’s moving coil cartridge design. It is intended for listeners seeking maximum resolution and musical expression from their vinyl playback system, combining technical excellence with a refined, engaging listening experience.

  • Component Type: Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge

  • Cartridge Type: Low-Output Moving Coil (Special Edition)

  • Stylus Profile: Vital Line-Contact Diamond (Optimized Profile)

  • Cantilever: Boron Rod

  • Output Voltage: 0.5mV

  • Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz

  • Channel Separation: 25dB

  • Channel Balance: Within 1dB

  • Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5–2.0g



  • Cartridge Weight: 7.7g



  • Magnetic Circuit: Refined High-Efficiency Rare Earth Design



  • Special Edition Tuning and Component Selection