The Goldy Cartridge is Here!
Dear VPI Family Members,
We are excited to announce the production Goldy cartridges are now available for purchase and shipping. The Goldy is another VPI - Audio Technica partnership product. Using the award winning AT-OC9 series as a bse with VPI’s voicing, the Goldy is a line contact stylus on a boron cantilever. The Goldy has the same internal and dampening modifications as the Shyla cartridge in addition to other material changes as well. Of course it is no secret the Goldy cartridge is named after none other than Ms. Goldy herself!
Goldy is our second child and part of the inspiration that keeps us going at VPI.
The goal is to create a more cost effective option that still punches above its price point while being decently easy to set up. When voicing the Goldy, as with the Shyla, our main focus was to hit the midrange while still having a strong bunch on the base and detail on the highs. A review is pending to give more insight on the sound signature. The Goldy will retail for 1,300 USD and is now available for purchase through all participating VPI Dealer and Distributor.
Thank you all for your support and interest in our products! Feel free to reach out with any questions and below please find the cartridge spec. Thanks to everyone for being part of the VPI Family!
- Mat
Body Material
Aluminum
Frequency Response
20-50,000 Hz
Channel Separation
28 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle
20°
Vertical Tracking Force
1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
Recommended Load Impedance
Min. 100 ohms (when head amplifier is connected)
Coil Impedance
12 ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance
12 ohms
Coil Inductance
25 mH (1 kHz)
Output
0.4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Channel Balance
0.5 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape
Special Line Contact
Stylus Type
Nude rectangular shank
Stylus Curvature Radius
1.5 x 0.28 mil
Cantilever
0.28 mm diameter nude boron
Static Compliance
22 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance
18 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Wire Used for Coil
PCOCC
Terminal Pins
Brass
Mount
Half-inch
Weight
7.6 g (0.3 oz)
Dimensions
17.3 mm (0.68") H × 16.8 mm (0.66") W × 25.7 mm (1.01") D
