FAQ's
Q. What were the specifications of Excel & Excel GR?
The Goldring Excel was a true audiophile cartridge, designed to compete with the very best moving coil models of that time. Hand built and finished with a superbly crafted rosewood front piece and aluminium side plates, the Excel's ultra-rigid body ...
Which screw does my Goldring Lexus Gramophone accept for the Soundbox?
Answer: Given the age of these products, our records are very limited which we hope you can appreciate. We do still have access to a classic “Juwel Electro” model which was made in Germany before the company moved to the UK (pre-1933), but they do ...
Elektra/Elan - Q. Are Elan and Elektra styli interchangeable?
Answer: Yes, they are interchangeable. Going to the Elektra stylus from an Elan is a massive upgrade. Elan has a spherical stylus, whereas the Elektra has an elliptical one. Sonically, it’s the difference between 60s and 70s technology. You will hear ...
G910 - Q. What would be a good replacement for my old Goldring 910 cartridge?
Answer: The Goldring G910 was discontinued quite some time ago, but the current 1012 is an exact equivalent.
Epic II - Q. What would be a good replacement for my old Goldring Epic II cartridge?
Answer: Indeed, the Epic II was discontinued quite some time ago, but a cartridge from the E Series would be a good alternative.
GR1 - Q. There is no sound when connecting my GR1/GR1.2 turntable to my amp?
Answer: Please note that with most other turntables, the GR1 and GR1.2 did not have built in phono stages, so one would need to be purchased separately.
GL75 - Q. I need a new stylus for my Golding GL75 turntable?
Answer: The GL75 was fitted with a G800 cartridge, but unfortunately, given it's age, the stylus is no longer available as a replacement part. We advise looking at the Goldring E Series cartridges as suitable replacements. For more information, ...
G800 - Q. What would be a good replacement for my old Goldring 800 cartridge?
Answer: This is the classic late 1960’s Goldring 800 series cartridge based on the variable reluctance principle often referred to as moving iron. There is a permanent stationary magnet and a coil in the body of the cartridge. The stylus block ...
Zerostat - Q. How can I test whether my second generation Zerostat from the 1980s is functioning?
Answer: It does not require batteries or maintenance as it works from the piezo electric effect and you can check if it works by squeezing the trigger really quickly – if there is resistance, and it clicks, it is generating 30 kV. If the atmosphere ...