Goldring 1000 series cartridges

[BlueMDPicker]

Hi gang. I currently have a Goldring 1022GX. I've read several places, including Goldring's web site, that the 1000 series share a common cartridge body. But, I can find no any information regarding interchangibility of the stylii.

One might assume (always a risky proposition) that the 1042 stylus would work with the cartridge body of the 1022. A replacement stylus can run fully $100 cheaper than a complete cartridge--hence, my interest. Does anyone have experience with the Goldring 1000 series in this regard?

[Crazed]

The swap out is very simple. The old stylus body pulls out from the cartridge and the new slips right in. I upgraded my 1012 to a 1042 the exact same way -- a significant improvement.

[BlueMDPicker]

Ah, that's what I was hoping! Thanks so much!!

[BlueMDPicker]

I upgraded my 1012 to a 1042 the exact same way -- a significant improvement.

I received my D42 stylus today. It's quite a marked improvement over the 1022 as well. That was easy and very worthwhile!

[Crazed]

Happy it worked out for you. That was my experience as well.

I knew that if I, with my 10 barely-functional thumbs, could manage the stylus swap, anyone else would find it a snap!

[SCompRacer]

Ortofon's OM series share a common cartridge body too. A small tool came with my Grado Gold to get the stylus off it. My fingers are too big to be working with tiny stuff.