MoFi Electronics UltraGold Phono Cartridge

Because this is a low-output moving-coil cartridge with a 0.4mV output, you will need a phono preamplifier that supports MC cartridges. Ensure your preamp can handle a recommended load of 100 Ohms or greater to get the best performance.

The nude Shibata stylus has a larger contact area with the record groove, which allows it to extract more high-frequency detail and nuance. This results in improved tracking accuracy and a more refined, open soundstage.

Not at all. The cartridge body features threaded mounting holes, which eliminates the need for fiddly nuts and makes the physical mounting process much more straightforward than cartridges that require open-ended hardware.

The recommended tracking force range is 1.8g to 2.2g. We suggest starting at 2.0g and adjusting slightly within that range based on your specific tonearm and listening preferences.

Yes, boron is an exceptionally stiff and lightweight material. It minimizes unwanted vibrations and improves transient response, which helps the cartridge deliver the surgical accuracy and rich detail it is known for.

With a dynamic compliance of 10 x 10e-6/dyne, this cartridge is considered medium-compliance. It pairs well with a wide variety of modern tonearms, particularly those with medium effective mass.