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Gold Note Donatello Red MC High-Output Phono Cartridge
£740.00 £616.67
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Gold Note Donatello Red
Free UK Delivery
12 Months
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48 Hours
The Donatello Red is a high-output Moving Coil phono cartridge, the only such offering from Gold Note, with an output level of 1.8mV. It consists of a duralumin body (aluminium, copper and magnesium alloy) as well as an aluminium cantilever, and features a micro-elliptical diamond stylus for excellent contact with your vinyl record. Like all Gold Note products, the Donatello Red is exclusively comprised of components sourced and assembled in Italy.
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Gold Note Donatello Red MC High-Output Phono Cartridge
The Donatello Red is a high-output Moving Coil phono cartridge, the only such offering from Gold Note, with an output level of 1.8mV. It consists of a duralumin body (aluminium, copper and magnesium alloy) as well as an aluminium cantilever, and features a micro-elliptical diamond stylus for excellent contact with your vinyl record. Like all Gold Note products, the Donatello Red is exclusively comprised of components sourced and assembled in Italy.
What Gold Note say
Inspired by a Challenge
Donatello MC is the best sounding cartridge of its category, thanks to solid machined duralumin body light enough to be handled by any tonearm.
With its sophisticated computer modelling design, the body weighs only 7 grams. The Donatello is perfectly dampened to help the cantilever achieve the best tracking capability. Its high-precision micro elliptical diamond stylus tip will let you enjoy even the smallest musical details.
Two Models
The Donatello is available in two models: Gold with a low output level (of 0.5mV), and the Red with a high output level (of 1.8mV) to be easily driven by MM phono stages as well.
Specification
TYPE: MC High Output Phono Cartridge
OUTPUT LEVEL: 1.8mV
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10-35000Hz
IMPEDANCE: 140Ω
SUGGESTED LOAD: 47kΩ
COMPLIANCE: 12×10-6cm/dyne
CHANNEL SEPARATION: 24dB
CHANNEL BALANCE: < 1dB
SUGGESTED TRACKING WEIGHT: 1.8g to 2.1g
CANTILEVER: Aluminium
DIAMOND: Micro Elliptical
COIL WIRE: Copper
MAGNET: Samarium-Cobalt
MOUNTING HOLE DIAMOND DISTANCE: 9mm
WEIGHT: 7g
BODY: Duralumin alloy red with white logo
About Gold Note
Gold Note, the leading Italian manufacturer in the High-End audio industry, was founded in Firenze in 2012 by Maurizio Aterini, who serves as the CEO and driving force behind the brand. With a focus on Italian craftsmanship, Gold Note offers a complete line of digital and analogue equipment catering to audiophiles worldwide.
Gold Note's story combines tradition and innovation, inspired by the rich history, art, and technology of Firenze. The brand values creativity, technical expertise, and a sense of beauty, which are reflected in every product they create.
The mission of Gold Note is to deliver the full experience of music, capturing the emotion of listening. They strive to achieve perfect musicality through innovative technology, exquisite materials, and Italian design. The result is a full-bodied sound with impeccable imaging, dynamics, and precise placement of instruments and voices.
Gold Note's sound is distinctively Italian, characterised by vivid realism, precise imaging, accurate instrument separation, speed, and clarity of detail. They aim to provide a natural and balanced sound that combines analytical and sentimental qualities, resulting in a unique Italian Sound.
The philosophy of Gold Note revolves around systems thinking, emphasising the synergy created by the components and the entire audio chain. They focus on the holistic approach to design, considering the sum of the parts rather than individual constituents. This approach allows them to craft a complete audio chain that delivers true Italian Sound.
As a contemporary High-End audio brand, Gold Note combines innovation and tradition to meet the needs of the modern audiophile. They embrace engineering, functional design, and manufacturing challenges, striving for excellence while representing the essence of "Made in Italy." Gold Note carefully selects suppliers known for their exceptional quality, often located in Tuscany, near their headquarters.
Quality control is of utmost importance to Gold Note. Each product undergoes thorough individual testing, ensuring the highest level of quality. The lean production system is followed, with each product assembled by a single technician.
Gold Note's commitment to delivering the ultimate musical experience and their dedication to craftsmanship has established them as a renowned brand in the High-End audio industry.
TYPE: MC High Output Phono Cartridge
OUTPUT LEVEL: 1.8mV
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10-35000Hz
IMPEDANCE: 140Ω
SUGGESTED LOAD: 47kΩ
COMPLIANCE: 12×10-6cm/dyne
CHANNEL SEPARATION: 24dB
CHANNEL BALANCE: < 1dB
SUGGESTED TRACKING WEIGHT: 1.8g to 2.1g
CANTILEVER: Aluminium
DIAMOND: Micro Elliptical
COIL WIRE: Copper
MAGNET: Samarium-Cobalt
MOUNTING HOLE DIAMOND DISTANCE: 9mm
WEIGHT: 7g
BODY: Duralumin alloy red with white logo
UK Delivery
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Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
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- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
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