This is a very good cartridge for the money. It is not in the same league as the Goldring 1000 series in terms of body and presence, but most of the time plays very well indeed. Separation, in particular, is much better than I have previously heard at this price. Recommend.

East to fit & adjust, the sound on this cartridge is, for the cost, unsurpassed. Stunning high notes & soundstage, deep yet crisp bass. A worthy upgrade for the money.

Sound is very balanced, high frequencies are well present but Very clean and natural. Acoustic instruments are really close to their live sound.
Good value for money

Sound is very balanced, high frequencies are well present but Very clean and natural. Acoustic instruments are really close to their live sound.
Good value for money

Hi,
I got it last Xmas (2019) from my wife to fit under my Vintage SONY PS-X60 and after some hours of break in time, I am still very impressed with it.
Nice dynamics, goods highs and lows, just fun to listen.
At this pricetag a real recommendation!

I have this cartridge in a Linn Axis, Akito II arm & Musical Fidelity LX-LPS and proves to be a stunning combination, very low surface noise and faultless tracking. The cartridge has excellent clarity without relying on over extended ‘highs’ which makes a fine match for those older LP’s. Using headphones the stereo is quite ‘holographic’ with very clear separation of voices and instruments. I happily recommend it to friends and on Hi-Fi forums as I believe it’s something of a giant killer.

Punches well above its price.
Fitted in my Manticore Mantra with rega arm.
The sound is balanced and detailed and it totally engages you with the performance.
Purchased as a temporary replacement for a damaged moving coil whilst I researched a replacement.
It’s staying,
You can’t better it without spending a lot more money.
Buy, fit, you won’t be disappointed.

I want to start off by saying I absolutely love my Goldring E3, and it sounds absolutely astonishing until it’s introduced to an album that’s cut too loud. Inner groove distortion becomes very prominent on louder records, and it’s annoying at times. But that’s only about 5% of albums in my collection, so it’s a solid performer.

Airy sound with very good dynamics. Perfect cart.

Listening to Dave Brubeck Quartet, ‘Time Out’. Very first impression, Slightly vague, which disappeared almost immediately. Piano was very good, nice top end, without sounding a bit jingly. Drums nice and sharp where intended, bass is there, but not overblown. One scratch was over and done with very quickly, Some carts throw a wobbly (literally).

‘Take Five’ is excellent, plenty of punchy rhythm, everything in its place, I like this cart.

Poulenc’s ‘Concert champetre pour clavecin et orchestre’ on EMI La Voix son maitre, very good sound, almost ‘master tape’ quality. Very low vinyl noise.

System: Goldring E3: Rega 250 with s/s stub and c/w and new tags on separate arm pod: tt Lenco ’75, turned sideways in stock chipboard plinth: 2 x Cambridge Audio 640v2: Usher 604 floorstanders.

plus: even FR, punchy when needed (drums on Take Five excellent)
negative: stylus guard a bit loose

ps must add that our very poorly cat (no thyroid and shot kidneys) we picked up a couple of weeks ago from the Cat Rescue people has come down from the bedroom where he has been for the duration, and is sitting, listening to music by CPE Bach. He is listening, because his ears are twitching and his head turning (as to locate the source). No better recommendation, in my book!

Been playing all afternoon, some dirty records, too, and this cart doen’t mind them, either. It even tolerates a bit of debris on the stylus!. ATM, I am listening to Sibelius 5th, by LSO under Gibson, on the Victrola label, yes, in mono, glorious mono, as it turns out. For a recording that is nearly 60 years old, the quality is stunning.

Im listening my new E3 only a few weeks, but I already like it more than my Nagaoka MP110.
E3 has airy, entertaining, rhytmics sound with good dynamics and almost holographic scene. Very good tracker with no IGD or sibilance.

Bought this yesterday and it’s a fantastic surprise. Enjoy.