Goldring Ethos SE Phono Cartridge

The SE version is a special edition upgrade that swaps standard copper coils for pure silver coils. It also features low-reluctance pole shoes and a black anodized aircraft-grade aluminum body, all of which work together to reduce mass and improve signal conductivity for better detail retrieval.

The Ethos SE is a low-output moving coil cartridge with a sensitivity of 0.35 mV and a recommended load resistance of 100 ohms. You will need a phono stage that supports moving coil (MC) inputs and can accommodate this low output level.

The vital line-contact stylus is designed to sit deeper in the record groove than standard elliptical shapes. This allows it to track high-frequency information more accurately, resulting in a more detailed and nuanced soundstage.

With a cartridge mass of 7.7g and a static compliance of 28 mm/N, the Ethos SE is generally suited for medium-mass tonearms. It is always best to check your tonearm's effective mass to ensure the resonance frequency falls within the ideal range.

You can expect a highly detailed, transparent, and immersive sound. Because of the refined GOL-1 generator and silver coils, it minimizes coloration, meaning it tends to present the music exactly as it was recorded rather than adding warmth or brightness.

Yes, the rigid aluminum body is crucial for controlling unwanted vibrations. By minimizing resonance, the cartridge ensures that the stylus can track the groove with maximum precision, which directly improves channel separation and clarity.