The 1042 is a record cartridge for the music lover who demands the ultimate sonic performance from their system, together with the convenience of a user replaceable stylus. The extended groove contact of its Gyger-S diamond gives the 1042 unsurpassed resolution of the fine groove modulations, producing an exceptionally detailed, smooth and musical sound. This very appreciated Goldring model has an incredible balance and harmonic rightness and a remarkably natural sound. A classic cartridge.

Replacement stylus: 1042 - D42

Specification:
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB
Channel Balance: within 2dB @ 1kHz
Channel Separation: better than 25dB @ 1kHz
Sensitivity: 6.5mV +/-1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
Static Compliance: 20 mm/N
Dynamic Compliance @ 10 Hz: 10 mm/N Equivalent tip mass: 0.45 mg
Vertical Tracking Angle: 24 °
Stylus Radius: Gyger S
Stylus Type: Replaceable
Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
Load Capacitance: 150-200pF
Internal Inductance: 570 mH
Internal Resistance: 660 Ω
Cartridge Mass: 6.3 g
Cartridge Mass (inc. fixings): 7.6 g
Fixing Centre: 0.5" (12.7 mm)
Playing Weight: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nom.)