Goldring E3 — cartridge and replacement stylus
British budget favourite. E1/E2/E3 share one body; the E3 stylus is the top drop-in for any E-series. Stylus $65–125 street. ~1,000 h is the widely cited figure for Goldring's ranges.
Goldring cites approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
Specifications
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | elliptical |
| Output | 3.5 mV |
| Tracking force | 1.5–2.5 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $169 |
| Replacement stylus | Goldring E3 stylus (GL0059) |
| Stylus reference price | $99 |
| Cited stylus life | ~1,000 hours |