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Vertere Dark Sabre
By What Hi-Fi? published
Vertere’s Dark Sabre is proof that moving magnets can compete at more premium price points.

Goldring's special edition Ethos MC cartridge teases exquisite sound reproduction
By Harry McKerrell published
The new Goldring Ethos SE cartridge is a special edition, high-spec model and sits at the top of the brand's moving coil range.

DS Audio DS 003
By What Hi-Fi? published
This optical cartridge/phono stage package shows there might be a better way for cartridges to work.

Vertere's flagship XtraX cartridge promises high-end performance at an eye-watering price
By Ketan Bharadia published
Vertere has announced the arrival of two new cartridges, the Dark Sabre and XtraX; but they don't come cheap.

Ortofon Quintet Blue
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The Quintet Blue is modestly priced by moving coil cartridge standards, but it delivers an excellent all-round performance.

Goldring's new E4 moving magnet cartridge could be the performance update your turntable needs
By Kashfia Kabir published
Goldring's new E4 moving magnet cartridge slots in above a five-star Award-winner, claims to be "pinnacle of E Series engineering and performance."

Moving magnet vs moving coil cartridges: which is right for you?
By Ketan Bharadia published
We explain the differences between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.

Audio-Technica expands its high-end phono offering with the AT-ART20 dual-moving coil cartridge
By Mary Stone last updated
Audio Technica has unveiled the AT-ART20, a new premium dual-moving coil cartridge.
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