Goldring 1006 Moving Magnet Cartridge

Product Summary

The Goldring 1006 Moving Magnet Cartridge is a high-quality upgrade for vinyl listeners who want more detail, refinement and control from their turntable without moving to a more complex moving coil design. Part of Goldring’s long-running 1000 Series, it is engineered to deliver an engaging, musically balanced performance while remaining easy to partner with standard MM phono stages. 

Its elliptical nude diamond stylus is designed to trace the groove with greater precision than more basic bonded designs, helping reveal cleaner detail, better focus and lower distortion across a wide range of records. Goldring also uses an ultra-low-mass magnetic system in the 1000 Series to improve transient response and maintain a smooth, extended top end.

With its standard 1/2" mount and user-replaceable stylus, the 1006 is a practical and worthwhile cartridge upgrade for listeners looking to improve clarity, tracking performance and overall musical involvement while keeping long-term ownership straightforward. 

Key Benefits

• Elliptical nude diamond stylus delivers cleaner detail and more precise tracking
• High-output moving magnet design works with standard MM phono stages
• Ultra-low-mass magnetic system helps improve speed, clarity and transient response
• Smooth, balanced presentation suits a wide range of music and systems
• User-replaceable stylus makes long-term ownership simpler and more cost-effective
• Good channel separation helps create a more spacious stereo image
• Standard 1/2" mount offers broad compatibility with many tonearms
• Excellent upgrade option for improving performance on mid-range turntables
• Combines musical refinement with the convenience of MM cartridge design

Technical Specifications

Cartridge Type

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Mounting: Standard 1/2" mount

Stylus & Cantilever

• Stylus Type: Nude elliptical diamond
• Stylus Replacement: Goldring D06
• Cantilever: Aluminium alloy

Performance

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±3 dB
• Channel Separation: 20 dB at 1 kHz
• Channel Balance: 2 dB at 1 kHz
• Output Voltage: 6.5 mV
• Tracking Force: 1.5 – 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)
• Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
• Load Capacitance: 150 – 200 pF
• Dynamic Compliance: 20 mm/N

Physical

• Weight: 6.3 g
• Body Material: Pocan® glass-reinforced polyester

What’s in the Box

• Goldring 1006 moving magnet cartridge
• Pre-fitted nude elliptical stylus
• Mounting hardware
• Instruction leaflet