{"product_id":"goldring-ethos-se-mc-phono-cartridge-w-box-stylus-protector","title":"Goldring Ethos SE MC Phono Cartridge - W\/ Box + Stylus Protector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ethos MC is Goldring's flagship phono cartridge. It offers the highest amount of technology that is offered from the company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSE stands for special edition which further improves upon the standard Ethos MC in several areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandout features include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pure 4N silver coils which results in less resistance and lower windings. This allows for less weight on the cantilever and more detail retrieval on your records.\u003cbr\u003e- Aluminum Body for rigidity and extremely low resonance.\u003cbr\u003e- It also features proprietary GOL-1 Generator \u0026amp; Low-Reluctance Pole Shoes which enhances the magnetic circuit layout that flatly extends frequency response, particularly in high-frequency upper registers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring testing we were impressed by the channel balance and overall sound quality. This is a great model for the MC cartridge enthusiast. It was examined under our shop microscope and it shows very little wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded will be its original box, paperwork, and stylus protector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractically no signs of wear, very good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit and box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal MSRP:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$1,999.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eData sheet\u003cbr\u003eFrequency Response\u003cbr\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 2 dB\u003cbr\u003eFrequency Range\u003cbr\u003e12 Hz – 32 kHz\u003cbr\u003eChannel Balance\u003cbr\u003ewithin 1 dB @ 1 kHz\u003cbr\u003eChannel Separation\u003cbr\u003ebetter than 30 dB @ 1 kHz\u003cbr\u003eSensitivity\u003cbr\u003e0.35 mV ± 1 dB, 1 kHz @ 5 cm\/sec\u003cbr\u003eStatic Compliance\u003cbr\u003e28 mm\/N\u003cbr\u003eTrackability\u003cbr\u003e90 um (@ 315 Hz)\u003cbr\u003eEquivalent tip mass\u003cbr\u003e0.34 mg\u003cbr\u003eVertical Tracking Angle\u003cbr\u003e20 °\u003cbr\u003eStylus Radius\u003cbr\u003e35 x 8 µm (0.3 mil)\u003cbr\u003eStylus Type\u003cbr\u003eFactory Replaceable\u003cbr\u003eLoad Resistance\u003cbr\u003e100 Ω\u003cbr\u003eLoad Capacitance\u003cbr\u003e100 – 500 pF\u003cbr\u003eInternal Inductance\u003cbr\u003e3.5 µH\u003cbr\u003eInternal Resistance\u003cbr\u003e3.8 Ω\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Mass\u003cbr\u003e7.7 g\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Mass (inc. fixings)\u003cbr\u003e8.5 g (without stylus cover)\u003cbr\u003eFixing Centres\u003cbr\u003e0.5 \" (12.7 mm)\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Weight\u003cbr\u003e1.5 - 2.0 g (1.75 g nom.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620568269054,"sku":"108119","price":2164.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/goldring-ethos-se-mc-phono-cartridge-w-box-stylus-protector-945.jpg?v=1790709745","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-au\/products\/goldring-ethos-se-mc-phono-cartridge-w-box-stylus-protector","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}