The Goldring D145SR is the original replacement stylus for the Goldring Elan moving magnet cartridge. The Elan was an entry-level cartridge in Goldring's range, sitting below the Elektra in the lineup. Both the Elan and Elektra were discontinued in August 2017 and replaced by Goldring's current E Series (E1, E2, E3, E4), with the new range name chosen as a direct reference to its predecessors.
Stylus Design
The D145SR features a spherical (conical) diamond tip. Goldring describes the spherical stylus as representing 1960s stylus technology, in contrast to the elliptical profile of the higher-tier Elektra. The spherical geometry is less sensitive to precise cartridge alignment than an elliptical tip, making it suited to simpler tonearms where exact azimuth and overhang adjustment may not be possible. For owners seeking a sonic upgrade while retaining their Elan cartridge body, Goldring confirms that the Elan and Elektra styli are interchangeable: fitting an Elektra-profile elliptical stylus delivers improved high-frequency reproduction and lower sibilant distortion.
Compatibility
This stylus is a direct replacement for the Goldring Elan cartridge body only. It is not compatible with any other Goldring cartridge range — including the current E Series (E1, E2, E3, E4) or the 1xxx series (1006, 1012GX, 1022GX, 1042). Each Goldring cartridge body accepts only its corresponding stylus family. Owners looking to move to a currently supported Goldring cartridge should consider the E Series as the spiritual successor to the Elan.