Goldring Support

Q. Which Goldring cartridge is best for making digital recordings of my vinyl?

Answer:

The smallest diamond profile which you can afford will be the best option, as it can trace the highest frequency grooves without distortion, in comparison to cheaper (and larger) diamond profiles. In this regard, you would need to look at Gyger 2, Gyger S or Vital diamond profile which means 1022, 1042, 2400, 2500, Elite, Eroica, or Ethos.

In general, MC is better than MI, which is better than MM, but there is a lot of cross over. The type of generator makes no difference to suitability for digital recordings; a good MC is always better then a bad MM and vice versa. Ultimately, whatever sounds best to your ears will sound best when recorded digitally.