Half-Inch Mount Cartridges

DENON DL-160 DL 160 DL160 PHONO CARTRIDGE
- Discontinued, see Related Products for replacement.

Developed using Denon's state of the art moving coil manufacturing facility and know-how, the Denon DL-160 phono cartridge was designed to enable more people to enjoy the exquisite sound quality of Denon's low-output moving coil cartridges. To that end, the Denon DL-160 is a moving coil cartridge capable of producing a high output of 1.6mV which is equivalent to the output of moving magnet (MM) phono cartridges. The Denon DL-160 phono cartridge can thus be directly connected the MM phono input of your amplifier or receiver without the need for a step-up transformer, head amplifier or pre-preamp.

The moving coil cartridge provides a more sensitive transition from the physical record grooves to an electrical signal. By using a tapered cantilever design, the Denon DL-160 phono cartridge ensures a smooth accurate response while reducing the total tracking weight. Its elliptical stylus is designed for optimal performance, creating a vibrant sound stage and extremely realistic nuance. The Denon DL-160 phono cartridge will provide its fastidious owner with many precious listening hours of tracking and replaying your favorite music.

Denon DL-160 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving coil
- Output voltage: 1.6mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-50kHz
- Recommended load impedance: over 47k ohms
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: Within 1db
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 25dB
- Stylus tip: 0.07 x 0.14mm special elliptical solid diamond
- Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Recommended tracking force: 1.6g +/- 0.3g
- Color: Blue swirl
- Weight: 4.8 g

Reviews
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"BTW, the Denon 160 high output moving coil cartridge has surpassed my expectations. It out performs anything I've owned in the past, including Grado and Ortofon moving iron/magnets.Thanks again." - DH, Ocean View, DE, USA

The Denon DL-301 II phono cartridge is the updated version of the popular Denon DL-301. The body style has been changed and output performance has been improved to provide a more detailed and articulate sound. In addition the output level of this standard output moving coil cartridge is slightly higher than most thus providing a strong response with plenty of punch.

Features
1. Vibrating system with rigidity and light weight. The structure of the vibrating system, which is the most important element in determining the performance of the cartridge, employs a double layer tapered cantilever, a cruciform armature, and a minute solid diamond stylus. The use of this rigid and lightweight vibrating system results in proper damping, outstanding trace capability, dynamic sound and light tracking force. You get to enjoy music enormously while preserving the life of your cherished LPs.

2. Rigid body construction. In order to eliminate unnecessary resonance, not only has the structure of the frame been unified with high-strength resin to include the magnet and terminal pins, but also, a light-alloy precision-engineered case has been incorporated. As a result, rigidity of the body's structure has been improved thus resulting in a crystal clean and accurate sound quality.

3. Denon's unique 2-way dumping system. The unique Denon two-way dumping system has been employed to suppress tonal variations due to changes in room temperature and at the same time to obtain level frequency characteristics.

Denon DL-301 II Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving coil
- Output voltage: 0.4mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-60kHz
- Recommended load impedance: Over 100 ohms
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: < 1db
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 28dB
- Stylus tip: Special elliptical solid diamond with 0.07 x 0.14 mm rectangular cross section
- Compliance: 13 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Recommended tracking force: (1.4g +/- 0.2g)
- Color: Gold/Black
- Weight:6 g

One of the biggest bargains in phono cartridges, the Denon DL-304 offers the fastidious listener all the virtues of a truly superlative cartridge, such as sound staging, imaging, transparency, detail, micro dynamics and frequency extension. It lays bare the tonal colors of different instruments. Rarest of all, the Denon DL-304 makes music come alive!

"Not to mince words, the DL304 sounds superb....it is one of the very best handful of cartridges available today. At the price, it's clearly a colossal bargain." HI-FI CHOICE - Feb, 1992

Denon DL-304 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving coil
- Output voltage: 0.18mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-75kHz
- Recommended load impedance: Over 100 ohms
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: < 1.5db
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 28dB
- Stylus tip: 0.07 x 0.1mm special elliptical solid diamond
- Compliance: 14 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Recommended tracking force: (1.2g +/- 0.2g)
- Color: Gold
- Weight: 7 g

The Denon DL-S1 moving coil phono cartridge is Denon's top of the line phono cartridge. It is designed and crafted to provide the pinnacle of performance, a bold statement that should not be taken lightly given Denon's track record of producing moving coil phono cartridges that have withstood the test of time and penchant for understating the engineering genius of their designs. The Denon DL-S1 cartridge offers musical accuracy that is exemplary, breathtaking and addictive. It is a standard by which other pinnacle and topflight cartridges will be compared to. If you are thinking of spending up to 100 times the cost of the Denon DL-S1 phono cartridge, it may be wise to reconsider. Musical satisfaction could be less expensive than you imagine. The special features and technical specifications enumerated below offer a thoughtful glimpse of its capabilities.

Features
1. Newly developed ultra fine wire combining gold and 6N copper. A newly developed ultra fine wire combining pure gold and 6N copper is used in the voltage generating coil. By combining the excellent qualities of gold and copper, the Denon DL-S1 is thus able to deliver uncompromisable and unadorned pure and clean analog sound quality. Pure music - that's what you get with the Denon DL-S1 MC phono cartridge.

2. Stable, analog reproduction via superb tracing capability. The use of a tapered cantilever, a non-magnetic coil bobbin, and a 0.07 mm micro stylus chip reduced the effective mass of its vibration system, lowered its mechanical impedance, and superbly improved its ability to trace the grooves in the record.

3. Elimination of unwanted vibrations with carefully selected materials. A ceramic frame and a highly rigid aluminum body to eliminate unwanted vibrations within the cartridge.

4. Denon's unique 2-way dumping system. The unique Denon two-way dumping system has been employed to suppress the tonal variations due to changes in room temperature and at the same time to obtain level frequency characteristics.

Denon DL-S1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving coil
- Output voltage: 0.15mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-70kHz
- Recommended load impedance: over 100 ohms
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: < 1db
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 28dB
- Stylus tip: 0.07 x 0.07 mm square solid diamond
- Compliance: 14 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Recommended tracking force: (1.3g +/- 0.2g)
- Color: Black/Gold
- Weight: 7 g

The Fisher Sanyo MG-100S MG 100S MG100S cartridge comes complete with a highly polished conical diamond stylus for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music.

The Goldring 1006 is an advanced moving magnet phono cartridge designed for turntable owners who want to achieve analog excellence at an affordable price. This cartridge has an elliptical tip for improved high frequency clarity and a powerful magnet to ensure high sensitivity. The Goldring 1006 phono cartridge has a strong, one-piece molded body made from an ultra-rigid glass-reinforced polyester. All fixed parts can be held securely in place and the body can be tightly bolted to the head shell to create structural unity. Its highly efficient magnetic circuit makes for a smooth and extended frequency response. As with all Goldring cartridges, the Goldring 1006 phono cartridge is rigorously tested at the factory to ensure optimum standards of performance and reliability.

Goldring 1006 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB
- Output voltage: 6.5mV
- Static compliance: 24mm/N lateral, 16mm/N vertical
- Equivalent tip mass: 0.45 mg
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus shape: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: Golding D06
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150-200 pf
- Internal inductance: 560 mH
- Internal resistance: 660 ohms
- Weight: 6.3 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Tracking force range: 1.5-2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 1012GX phono cartridge uses the acclaimed Gyger II diamond stylus. This is a fine-line type which gives smooth extended high frequencies, low distortion and reproduces a highly detailed and dynamic sound. Advanced diamond tip polishing ensures excellent tracking ability and reduces record wear. The Goldring 1012GX represents outstanding value for money and has become one of Goldring's most popular cartridges.

The Goldring 1012GX phono cartridge has a strong, one-piece molded body made from an ultra-rigid glass-reinforced polyester. All fixed parts can be held securely in place and the body can be tightly bolted to the head shell to create structural unity. Its highly efficient magnetic circuit makes for a smooth and extended frequency response. As with all Goldring cartridges, the Goldring 1012GX phono cartridge is rigorously tested at the factory to ensure optimum standards of performance and reliability.

Goldring 1012GX Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Output voltage: 6.5mV
- Static compliance: 24mm/N lateral, 16mm/N vertical
- Equivalent tip mass: 0.45 mg
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus shape: Gyger II
- Stylus replacement: Golding D12GX
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 560 mH
- Internal resistance: 660 ohms
- Weight: 6.3 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 1022GX phono cartridge uses the acclaimed Gyger I diamond stylus. This is a special fine-line type that offers superior tracing of record grooves thus resulting in highly dynamic, superbly articulate and exquisitely discerning sound quality at minimal surface noise. Advanced diamond tip polishing ensures excellent tracking ability and reduces record wear. The Goldring 1022GX offers outstanding performance and is considered by many listeners as one of Goldring's most acclaimed cartridges.

The Goldring 1022GX phono cartridge has a strong, one-piece molded body made from an ultra-rigid glass-reinforced polyester. All fixed parts can be held securely in place and the body can be tightly bolted to the head shell to create structural unity. Its highly efficient magnetic circuit makes for a smooth and extended frequency response. As with all Goldring cartridges, the Goldring 1022GX phono cartridge is rigorously tested at the factory to ensure optimum standards of performance and reliability.

Goldring 1022GX Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Output voltage: 6.5mV
- Static compliance: 24mm/N lateral, 16mm/N vertical
- Equivalent tip mass: 0.45 mg
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus shape: Gyger I
- Stylus replacement: Golding D22GX
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 560 mH
- Internal resistance: 660 ohms
- Weight: 6.3 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 1042 phono cartridge offers superbly accurate and harmonically opulent sound quality with its acclaimed Gyger S diamond stylus. Advanced diamond tip polishing ensures excellent tracking ability and reduces record wear. The Goldring 1042 offers pinnacle performance at a fraction of what others exorbitantly charge for similar quality.

The Goldring 1042 phono cartridge has a strong, one-piece molded body made from an ultra-rigid glass-reinforced polyester. All fixed parts can be held securely in place and the body can be tightly bolted to the head shell to create structural unity. Its highly efficient magnetic circuit makes for a smooth and extended frequency response. As with all Goldring cartridges, the Goldring 1042 phono cartridge is rigorously tested at the factory to ensure optimum standards of performance and reliability.

Goldring 1042 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Output voltage: 6.5mV
- Static compliance: 24mm/N lateral, 16mm/N vertical
- Equivalent tip mass: 0.45 mg
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus shape: Gyger S
- Stylus replacement: Golding D42
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 560 mH
- Internal resistance: 660 ohms
- Weight: 6.3 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

Reviews
TNT Review of Goldring 1042 cartridge

The Goldring 2100 is a dynamic sounding cartridge with an elliptical diamond stylus producing high-frequency clarity and quality sound. The Goldring 2100 can be used to upgrade many budget turntables.

Goldring 2100 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
- Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
- Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
- Static compliance: 20x
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus radius: elliptical .0007 x .0003 inch
- Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2100 stylus
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 550 mH
- Internal resistance: 550 ohms
- Weight: 7.2 g
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 2200 phono cartridge with its special elliptical diamond stylus and plated alloy cantilever offers high definition. The super permalloy poleshoes also give superb high quality sound.

Goldring 2200 Phono Cartridge Specifications
-Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
-Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
-Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
-Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
-Static compliance: 20x
-Vertical tracking angle: 24°
-Stylus radius: elliptical .0007 x .0003
-Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2200 stylus
-Load resistance: 47k ohms
-Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
-Internal inductance: 680 mH
-Internal resistance: 550 ohms
-Weight: 7.2 g
-Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 2300 phono cartridge with its use of the acclaimed Gyger II fine line diamond offers high clarity and excellent tracking ability. This cartridge will upgrade many mid-range turntables, allowing them to produce an even finer sound.

Goldring 2300 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
- Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
- Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
- Static compliance: 20x
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus radius: Gyger II
- Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2300 stylus
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 680 mH
- Internal resistance: 550 ohms
- Weight: 7.6 g
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 2400 phono cartridge delivers increased resolution gained by the use of the low mass Vital diamond in a tapered cantilever. The Goldring 2400 has a metal body which improves bass power and clarity. This also ensures a secure connection to the arm.

Goldring 2400 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
- Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
- Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
- Static compliance: 20x
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus radius: Vital
- Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2400 stylus
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 720 mH
- Internal resistance: 550 ohms
- Weight: 8.2 g
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

Reviews
"Excellent" (5 out of 5 stars)

"... There's plenty of punch on tap and no small degree of finesse. The 2400 is one of the best sub-£200 cartridges we know."

The Goldring 2500 cartridge is a very special cartridge. It is designed for use on the finest turntables where a high output moving magnet cartridge is required. The tapered cantilever with 2SD diamond gives a smooth but detailed sound, while the metal body delivers fine bass definition.

Goldring 2500 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
- Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
- Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
- Static compliance: 20x
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus radius: 2SD
- Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2500 stylus
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 720 mH
- Internal resistance: 550 ohms
- Weight: 8.2 g
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring Elan phono cartridge has been specifically designed to cater for the demanding audiophile on a budget and, as such, is capable of remarkable results. The cartridge has a rigid body and fully enclosed mounting lugs and represents the most versatile low-cost cartridge choice available today.

When you are ready to upgrade and appreciate finer presentation of music, the solution is quick and simple. You can simply replace the existing Goldring stylus. We recommend the replacement for the Goldring Elan stylus, which can be purchased from the Related Products.

Goldring Elan Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz 3dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 5mV2dB
- Static compliance: 16mm/N
- Equivalent tip mass: 0.7 mg
- Vertical tracking angle: 26
- Stylus radius: Spherical .0006 (15 )
- Stylus replacement: Golding Elan
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150-400 pf
- Internal inductance: 560 mH
- Internal resistance: 700 ohms
- Weight: 4.2 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Tracking force range: 1.5-3.0 g (2.0 g nominal)