Goldring Eroica HX Moving Coil Cartridge Key Features:
- New, pure-iron cross-armature design - more accurate impedance matching
- Ultra-fine, enameled-copper windings - higher output and low crosstalk
- Equipped with Gyger II diamond stylus - can trace frequencies as high as 50kHz without distortion
- Housing made from lightweight Pocan® composite material - chosen for its anti-coloration properties
Product Description:
Goldring introduces the newest member of its moving coil cartridge family, the Eroica HX. Joining the award-winning LX model in the Eroica range, which translates to 'Heroic' in Italian, this high output, high-performance cartridge simplifies the upgrade from a moving magnet cartridge to a moving coil model. It achieves this by delivering exceptional moving coil performance from a moving magnet input, making it one of the most straightforward and cost-effective upgrades for enhancing your vinyl audio system.
Clear upgrade path to moving coil
Offering a price point comparable to that of a quality moving magnet cartridge, the Eroica HX is engineered to function seamlessly right out of the box. It effortlessly integrates into your existing system without any hassle. Simply replace your old moving magnet cartridge with the Eroica HX and experience immediate improvements in dynamics, enhanced stereo imaging, and controlled, distortion-free high frequencies. No additional equipment or system adjustments are necessary, ensuring a straightforward and rewarding upgrade experience.
Easy installation
The Eroica HX seamlessly blends impressive performance with unparalleled ease of use, a testament to Goldring's engineering expertise. Utilizing numerous ultra-fine enameled-copper windings—so delicate they practically float—the Eroica HX achieves ample output to interface with moving magnet phono inputs without sacrificing the low crosstalk that moving coil designs are renowned for.
Works with moving magnet inputs
The Eroica HX seamlessly blends impressive performance with unparalleled ease of use, a testament to Goldring's engineering expertise. Utilizing numerous ultra-fine enameled-copper windings—so delicate they practically float—the Eroica HX achieves ample output to interface with moving magnet phono inputs without sacrificing the low crosstalk that moving coil designs are renowned for.
Pure-iron cross-armature design
Employing a novel pure-iron cross-armature design, the copper windings in the Eroica HX benefit from a permeable path for the parallel magnetic field, leading to increased output and precise impedance matching. Furthermore, this cross-shaped design enables superior separation of left and right stereo channels compared to the moving magnet alternative.
Gyger II diamond stylus
The Eroica HX features a Gyger II diamond stylus with a minute five-micron playing radius, allowing it to track frequencies as high as 50kHz without distortion. Coupled with the low mass of the cross-armature, this stylus can respond to musical transients with utmost precision.
Light but rigid Pocan® housing
As expected, the mechanism of the Eroica HX is delicate. To ensure full protection, Goldring encases it in a lightweight, rigid, and aesthetically pleasing housing made from Pocan®. In addition to its advantages of being lightweight and stiff, Pocan® has no impact on the sound produced by the cartridge.
Compatible with all tonearm designs
The Eroica HX is compatible with virtually all tonearms, regardless of whether they are straight, S-shaped, or J-shaped, and regardless of whether they are made from aluminum or carbon fiber. Its standard size fitment allows for mounting using standard fixings, either from above or below the headshell.
Specifications:
Frequency Response
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20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
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Frequency Range
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10 Hz – 50 kHz
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Channel Balance
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within 1 dB @ 1 kHz
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Channel Separation
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better than 25 dB @ 1 kHz
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Sensitivity
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2.5 mV ± 1 dB, 1 kHz @ 5 cm/sec
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Static Compliance
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25 mm/N
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Trackability
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85 um (@ 315 Hz)
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Equivalent tip mass
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0.4 mg
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Vertical Tracking Angle
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22 °
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Stylus Radius
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Gyger II
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Stylus Type
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Non-Replaceable (re-tip service available see Goldring website)
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Load Resistance
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47 kΩ
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Load Capacitance
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100 – 500 pF
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Internal Inductance
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0.13 mH
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Internal Resistance
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35 Ω
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Cartridge Mass
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5.2 g
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Cartridge Mass (inc. fixings)
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6.6 g
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Fixing Centers
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0.5 " (12.7 mm)
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Playing Weight
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1.5 - 2.0 g (1.75 g nom.)
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