Goldring E2 Moving Magnet Cartridge
The Goldring E2 is a step-up moving magnet cartridge designed for listeners who want more refinement and control than entry-level options, while keeping setup simple and forgiving. With an upgraded aluminium cantilever and Goldring’s proven generator design, the E2 delivers a clean, musical sound that works beautifully across a wide range of turntables.
- Moving magnet cartridge compatible with standard MM phono stages
- Aluminium cantilever for improved rigidity and detail retrieval
- Bonded spherical stylus for smooth, stable tracking
- Balanced, musical presentation suited to everyday vinyl listening
- Standard ½″ mounting for easy installation on most tonearms
Product Overview
Positioned between the E1 and E3 in Goldring’s E Series, the E2 offers a noticeable improvement in clarity and control while remaining easy to live with. The aluminium cantilever provides greater stiffness than carbon-based designs, allowing the stylus to trace grooves more accurately and deliver cleaner transients.
The result is a cartridge that feels confident and composed, with improved focus in vocals and instruments — ideal for listeners upgrading from a factory-fitted or entry-level cartridge.
Technical Specifications
- Cartridge type: Moving Magnet (MM)
- Stylus profile: Bonded spherical, 0.6 mil
- Cantilever: Aluminium
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Output voltage: 3.5 mV (1 kHz @ 5 cm/s)
- Channel balance: ≤ 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz
- Channel separation: ≥ 20 dB @ 1 kHz
- Recommended load: 47 kΩ
- Load capacitance: 100 – 200 pF
- Tracking force: 1.5 – 2.5 g (2.0 g nominal)
- Cartridge weight: approx. 6.9 g
- Mounting: Standard ½″ (12.7 mm)
Setup & System Matching
- Set tracking force close to 2.0 g for optimal performance
- Match anti-skate to tracking force as a starting point
- Use a standard alignment protractor for best results
- Ensure your phono stage is set to MM (not MC)
The E2 pairs well with most medium-mass tonearms and MM phono stages, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of turntable setups.
E Series Upgrade Path
The Goldring E Series is designed as a clear upgrade ladder. The E2 improves on the E1 with a more rigid cantilever for better control, while the E3 steps further with a more advanced stylus profile for increased detail and refinement.
Looking for a noticeable vinyl upgrade? The Goldring E2 strikes an ideal balance between musicality, detail, and ease of setup — a smart step up for serious everyday listening.