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Keep your turntable stylus in peak condition with Goldring’s EXTRACT Stylus Cleaning kit

Goldring, a globally recognised name in the world of analogue audio and renowned for its precision-engineered phono cartridges and turntables, introduces its EXTRACT Stylus Cleaning Kit. An essential tool kit for any vinyl enthusiast, EXTRACT offers everything you need to keep your turntable cartridge stylus in pristine condition. Whether performing daily routine maintenance or tackling a more thorough deep clean, this kit ensures your delicate stylus stays in peak condition, without the risk of damage.

Working seamlessly with all stylus and cartridge types, the EXTRACT Stylus Cleaning Kit consists of a magnifying lens, an anti-static stylus cleaning brush and a cleaning gel pot. These indispensable tools arrive in a handcrafted storage box, designed to protect them in transit and keep everything neatly organised when not in use.

Magnifying lens

With a 10x magnification power, the magnifying lens is the first and final step on a daily check-up or a deeper clean. Boasting a compact and robust single hinge design, the lens allows you to closely inspect your stylus for damage or contamination. After the clean has been administered, use the lens for a follow-up examination to determine if further action is required.

Anti-static stylus cleaning brush

Your turntable stylus will inevitably attract dust and fluff during playback and a daily check is always recommended. If your stylus is contaminated with dry loose fluff, then the anti-static stylus cleaning brush should be used. Horizontally draw the brush gently across the stylus from back to front, applying as little upward pressure as possible. Featuring a resilient and durable pad that ensures no shedding, the soft, anti-static bristles will gently lift dry fluff and dust.

Cleaning gel pot

If a further inspection reveals fluff and sticky deposits still attached to the stylus, then the cleaning gel pot should be brought into play. Housed in a carefully designed container to ensure compatibility with any cartridge, this special formula gel is designed to remove stubborn residue, while being gentle on the stylus and without compromising the bond between the stylus and cantilever.

To remove unwanted fibres, just place the pot on your turntable platter and lower the stylus onto the gel, lifting the stylus again and repeating if necessary. All deposits are harmlessly removed with the transparent gel letting you see the debris extracted.

The gel pot will become less effective if allowed to get contaminated over time. However, its integrity can easily be refreshed and maintained by rinsing it under water and letting it air dry.

The Goldring EXTRACT Stylus Cleaning Kit is available now this month priced £39/€49.

To buy the Goldring EXTRACT Stylus Cleaning Kit and discover other Goldring products, such as its comprehensive range of moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, and its GR3 turntable, please visit www.goldring.co.uk (UK) www.goldringusa.com (USA)

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Goldring EXTRACT

Goldring EXTRACT magnifying glass

Goldring EXTRACT anti-static brush

Goldring EXTRACT cleaning gel pot

Hertfordshire, UK Leading audio specialist Armour Home Electronics has appointed Fidelity Imports as the exclusive US distributor of its leading phono cartridge and record care brand, Goldring. From today, Fidelity Imports will be responsible for distributing Goldring’s entire portfolio of products throughout the US, including its range of award-winning moving magnet, moving coil and moving iron cartridges and its stylus and vinyl cleaning kits.

Founded in 1906, Goldring remains one of the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of class-leading phono cartridges and has always been at the forefront of innovation. Today, with more than 100 years of rich heritage behind them, Goldring continues to deliver high performance, premium quality, British-designed products for the specialist cartridge and turntable market, including the award-winning flagship moving coil Ethos cartridge and the entry-level E series range.

With more than 45 years’ combined experience in the audio industry working with some world-renowned companies, Fidelity Imports has assembled an impressive portfolio of leading audio brands, alongside a carefully chosen network of like-minded US retail clients. Its track-record of elevating audio brand sales and awareness in the US is second-to-none.

Steve Jain, Managing Director and Co-founder of Fidelity Imports, says: “We are building a curated portfolio of the world’s finest audio products, and Goldring’s cartridges and record care products have over 100 years of rich heritage and expertise. Fidelity Imports is honored to be the exclusive US importer of Goldring.”

Chris Emerson, Sales Director at Armour Home Electronics, commented: “We are very proud of Goldring’s rich heritage and high-standing in the audio industry, so choosing the right US distributor to honor our brand values is important. Through their diligent work on our Q Acoustics loudspeaker brand, distributing our higher-end product portfolio across the US, Fidelity Imports has clearly demonstrated a high level of success utilising its extensive network of contacts across specialist and mainstream retail channels. We look forward to working with them to help bring Goldring products to a wider audience across the pond.”

About Fidelity Imports LLC

Established in 2018, Fidelity Imports is an importer and distributor of some of the world’s finest audio products. Fidelity was founded by two friends who have spent their entire lives in the Audio Industry. Fidelity Imports is building a curated portfolio of truly special boutique audio brands. We breathe music!

Our products are only available through the finest, specifically chosen group of retailers across the US. The limited number of partners are chosen based on the outstanding level of service they provide and the assortment of complimentary products they offer to their customers.

fidelityimports.com

About Armour Home Electronics

Formed in 2003, Armour Home is a specialist manufacturer and distributor of audio, AV and multi-room equipment. Having separated from Armour Group plc and restructured its operations in 2015, Armour Home designs, develops and manufactures products under six owned brands – Q Acoustics, QED, Goldring, Audica, Systemline and Q Acoustics Install – alongside third-party distribution of Grado headphones, Astell&Kern premium portable high-resolution audio devices and products made by iFi Audio.

www.armourhome.co.uk

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Goldring Ethos

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