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Goldring 1006

I purchased the 1006 about 7 years ago and I was not happy with the sound on my then system. I have since changed to Musical Fidelity A3 Integrated and the A3cr power amp.
The turntable the has been the best match is the Pro-ject Essential lll. The previous turntables were a systemdek with the Profile arm and a NAD / REGA that sounded best with the REGA cartridge that it had come stock with. The Goldring 1006 has proved to be so much better than the stock cartridge that the Pro-ject Essential lll came that I will be retiring the Ort. for good

I'm owning one Goldring 1006 in my Sanyo TP 929 turntable for decades working as well as first day. I'm in love with it !!

Hello, Goldring!

I have tried many, many MM, MI, and some HOMC cartridges in the $200-$1,000 range including brands such as Nagaoka, Audio Technica, and even vintage carts like Stanton, Shure, and even Audioquest’s 440 HOMC. I have never stuck with any of them for more than 6 months or so, and even that’s pushing it too long even after they were nice and broken in and producing their highest possible level of performance. None of them ever really delivered what I was looking for. I even designed and built my own 3 tube based phono preamp with the ability to adjust the capacitance and resistance of basically any cartridge.

I have now owned the 1006 since January, and I already know it is by far the best sounding phono cartridge I have ever owned under $1,000, if not more. It easily outperforms cartridges costing up to 3-4 times more! Not to mention, I feel it rivals certain MC carts in the 4 digit number cost.

I immediately noticed how perfectly balanced it is, zero sibilance. I mean, none whatsoever. Bass that goes deep but still retains punch and tightness, mids that sing through the mix, so the vocal or guitar parts are front and center without sounding overpowering, and treble, which I honestly didn’t even notice because once again, perfectly balanced. I always notice when a cart has too much high end, but not in the case of the 1006. No listening fatigue in the least, but cymbal crashes still had detail and beautiful decay as well as the sizzle of slightly opened hi-hats.

I’ve finally found my cartridge, and future carts in Goldring.
Thanks so very much for designing a top notch quality product that you’re obviously very passionate about.

All the Best,
- Nick P.

I have tried many, many MM, MI cartridges in the $75-$1,000 range. I have never stuck with any of them for more than 4-6 months or so, and even that’s even after they were nice and broken in and producing their highest possible level of performance. None of them ever really delivered what I was looking for. I even built my own “cost no object” tube based phono preamp with the ability to adjust the capacitance and resistance of any stereo or mono cartridge.

I have now owned my 1006 since January, and it is by far the best sounding phono cartridge I have ever owned under $1,000. It easily outperforms cartridges costing up to 2-3 times more! Not to mention, I feel it rivals numerous MC carts in the 4 digit number cost. That’s for a cartridge with an elliptical stylus too!

I immediately noticed how perfectly balanced it was as well as zero sibilance. I mean, none whatsoever. Bass that goes deep but still retains punch and tightness, mids that sing through the mix, and treble which floats above the soundstage never becoming fatiguing to listen to. I always notice when a cart has too much high end, but not in the case of the 1006. No listening fatigue in the least, but cymbal crashes still exhibit detail and beautiful decay as well as the sizzle of slightly opened hi-hats. Once again, perfectly balanced.

I’ve finally found my cartridge, and future cartridges in Goldring. I look very much forward to moving up the 10XX line of styli without the need to purchase a new cartridge body every time.
Thanks so very much for designing a top notch quality product that it’s obvious you’re very passionate about. A cartridge like this couldn’t have been made without passion, quality parts, and great engineering.
Thank you, Goldring!

Did upgrade my Acustic solid metal 111 whit Goldring 1006
What a uppgrade for less money . Its like Eric Clapton sitting in my rom and play live