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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.

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.

Vertere's flagship XtraX cartridge promises high-end performance at an eye-watering price
By Ketan Bharadia published
Vertere has announced the arrival of two new cartridges, the Dark Sabre and XtraX; but they don't come cheap.

Ortofon Quintet Blue
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The Quintet Blue is modestly priced by moving coil cartridge standards, but it delivers an excellent all-round performance.

Goldring's new E4 moving magnet cartridge could be the performance update your turntable needs
By Kashfia Kabir published
Goldring's new E4 moving magnet cartridge slots in above a five-star Award-winner, claims to be "pinnacle of E Series engineering and performance."

Moving magnet vs moving coil cartridges: which is right for you?
By Ketan Bharadia published
We explain the differences between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.

Audio-Technica expands its high-end phono offering with the AT-ART20 dual-moving coil cartridge
By Mary Stone last updated
Audio Technica has unveiled the AT-ART20, a new premium dual-moving coil cartridge.

Goldring unveils versatile Eroica HX moving coil cartridge
By Tom Bailey published
The British cartridge maker has unveiled a new moving coil model that works with moving magnet inputs.
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