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Dual CS 618Q turntable

Best cartridges 2025: budget and premium options for your turntable

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

best buys You can improve your turntable without buying a brand new model – upgrading the cartridge can have remarkable results.

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Purple and black Goldring E3 cartridge on a white background

Goldring E3

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

UPDATED A well-balanced performer that works well across a wide range of music.

UPDATED
Moving magnet cartridge: Sumiko Rainier

Sumiko Rainier

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

UPDATED Sumiko’s Rainier MM cartridge proves that musical enjoyment doesn’t have to cost the earth.

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Nagaoka MP-200 moving magnet cartridge on wooden table in front of flower picture

Nagaoka MP-200

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Updated Nagaoka’s MP-200 moving magnet cartridge delivers a superb all-round performance that leaves most rivals in the shade.

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Rega Nd7 cartridge on Planar 8 turntable

Rega launches a trio of cartridge options for its five-star Planar turntables

By Kashfia Kabir published

Rega's new range of moving magnet cartridges promises innovative tech and improved performance.

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Audio-Technica AT-ART1000X cartridge on record groove

Audio-Technica's flagship MC cartridge promises "unparalleled" vinyl performance

By Kashfia Kabir published

Audio-Technica's next-gen flagship moving coil cartridge aims to deliver improved audio reproduction from vinyl records with refined design and greater, more efficient output.

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Vertere Dark Sabre MM cartridge

How to change the cartridge on your turntable

By Ketan Bharadia last updated

Ever thought about fitting a new cartridge to your record player to upgrade the sound? We explain exactly how to do it.

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Vertere Dark Sabre MM cartridge playing on vinyl record

Vertere Dark Sabre

By What Hi-Fi? published

Vertere’s Dark Sabre is proof that moving magnets can compete at more premium price points.

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Goldring Ethos SE cartridge as part of a record player

Goldring's special edition Ethos MC cartridge teases exquisite sound reproduction

By Harry McKerrell published

The new Goldring Ethos SE cartridge is a special edition, high-spec model and sits at the top of the brand's moving coil range.

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Turntable cartridge: DS Audio DS 003

DS Audio DS 003

By What Hi-Fi? published

This optical cartridge/phono stage package shows there might be a better way for cartridges to work.

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