Informations
Product description
The Goldring 1006 is the entry-point moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge in Goldring's flagship 1000-series line. Known for its punchy, musical presentation, it uses the exact same rigid body housing as its higher-end siblings (1012GX, 1022GX, 1042), making it a popular pick for audiophiles who want a high-output cartridge with an easy future upgrade path.
Key Specs & Sound Characteristics
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Stylus Profile: Bonded Elliptical (8 µm / 0.3 mil). It provides better high-frequency tracking and detail retrieval than basic spherical styli.
- Output Level: 6.5 mV. High output means it easily drives standard phono stages without needing high-gain preamps.
- Tracking Force: 1.5 – 2.0 g (1.75 g recommended).
- Body Construction: Pocan® ultra-rigid, glass-reinforced polyester body designed to minimize internal resonance.
- Sonic Signature: Detailed and clear midrange with lively dynamics, though slightly leaner in the lowest bass register compared to warmer cartridges like the Ortofon 2Red or Nagaoka MP-110.
Specifications
| Stylus Type | Replaceable |
| Stylus Radius | Elliptical |
| Replacement Stylus | 1006 – D06 |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz -20 kHz ±3 dB |
| Channel Balance | Within 2 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Channel Separation | Better Than 25 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 6.5 mV ±1.5 dB, 1 kHz @ 5 cm/sec |
| Static Compliance | 24 Millimetres/N (lat); 16 Millimetres /N (vert) |
| Equivalent Tip Mass | 0.45 Milligrams |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 24° |
| Load Resistance | 47 Ω |
| Load Capacitance | 150 – 200 pF |
| Internal Inductance | 570 mH |
| Internal Resistance | 660 Ω |
| Cartridge Mass | 6.3 Grams |
| Cartridges Mass Including Fixings | 7.6 Grams |
| Fixing Centres | 12.7 Millimetres /0.5 Inches |
| Playing Weight | 1.5 Grams – 2.0 Grams (1.7 Grams Recommended) |