Gold Note Mediterraneo X Turntable

Gold Note Mediterraneo X Turntable

The Gold Note Mediterraneo X Turntable is the ultimate choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts who are looking for a next-generation record player with top-of-the-line features. This turntable seamlessly combines traditional design with modern technology, providing an unparalleled listening experience.

One of the standout features of the Mediterraneo X is its touchscreen display, which allows for precise control over the speed and torque of the motor. This ensures perfect synchronization with the type of LP being played, resulting in a smooth and accurate sound. Additionally, the turntable also has a timer function that records the amount of time the needle is used, allowing for easy monitoring of stylus wear and tear.

The construction of the Mediterraneo X is also of the highest quality, with a machined solid aluminium platter and a composite design that minimizes vibrations. The 7 kg weight of the platter guarantees stability and precise rotation speed, resulting in exceptional sound quality. The plinth, made from solid Italian wood, adds to the overall structural rigidity of the turntable, ensuring outstanding performance in terms of detail, dynamism, and sound reproduction.

Not only is the Mediterraneo X functional, but it is also aesthetically pleasing. The catenary curve design, borrowed from the works of Michelangelo and Galileo, adds a touch of elegance to the turntable. The anodized aluminium feet are not only stylish but also adjustable for added convenience.

The Mediterraneo X is powered by a Quadral-Core microcontroller and an audio converter, ensuring flawless functioning of the 12V synchronous motor. The power supply unit allows for fine-tuning of the 33⅓rpm and 45rpm speeds and stores all settings in its memory.

Features

• Touchscreen Control: Fine-tunes motor speed and torque.
• Stylus Timer: Tracks needle usage.
• 7 kg Aluminium-Platter: Reduces vibrations, ensuring precision.
• Tri-Component Plinth: Rigid design with aluminium, steel, and Italian wood.
• Adjustable Feet: Height-adjustable anodized aluminium.
• Premium RCA Connectors: High-quality connectivity.
• Advanced Control System: Ensures stable, vibration-free operation with memory settings.

The turntable that never was

The past and the future of Gold Note come together in Mediterraneo X. Taking its inspiration from the iconic Mediterraneo, this innovative turntable blends tradition with technology to cater for analogue enthusiasts after a next-gen record player with cutting-edge and authentically high-end features. All of the functions of the turntable can be controlled from the touchscreen display, which makes it possible to finely adjust the speed and torque of the motor to ensure it is perfectly synchronised with the type of LP and music being played. The timer function is a new feature which records the amount of time the needle is used so the wear and tear of the stylus can be monitored. Made from machined solid aluminium, the platter has a composite design thanks to the addition of POM to minimise vibrations, and weighs a total of 7 kg, guaranteeing excellent stability and maximum precision of the rotation speed.

The plinth consists of three components: a large aluminium table (also machined from solid), a 3 mm stainless steel platter and finally the lower plinth made from solid Italian wood which reproduces the catenary curve, the famous shape borrowed by Gold Note from the works of Michelangelo and Galileo and applied to its turntables to obtain maximum possible structural rigidity with constant mass and dimensions, enabling the record player to deliver outstanding levels of performance in terms of detail, dynamism and reproduction.

The three stylish feet are made of anodised aluminium and height adjustable and the back is fitted with top-quality RCA connectors. Mediterraneo X is supplied with its own phono cable.

The Mediterraneo X turntable is belt-driven and powered by a proprietary control system developed on a Quadral-Core microcontroller enhanced by an audio converter. This ensures the perfect functioning of the 12V synchronous motor, with no vibrations or variations in speed. The power supply unit controls the motor electronically and makes it possible to finely adjust the 33⅓rpm and 45rpm speeds, storing all settings in the memory.

Specification

• WOW & FLUTTER: <0,1%
• RUMBLE: -82dB
• SPEED: 33⅓rpm and 45rpm ±0,1%
• TURNTABLES CONTROLS: Touchscreen display
• SPEED CHANGING: Electronic with fine pitch control
• TRANSMISSION: Belt-driven 70 shores rectified belt in EPDM
• MOTOR: Ultra-precise 12V synchronous motor
• PLATTER: Aluminium and high-density POM (45mm,7Kg)
• PLATTER SPINDLE: Split-Spindle™
• PLATTER BEARING: Ceramic 4,3mm ball bearing
• TONEARM: B-7 Ceramic X
• DUST COVER: Smoked acrylic with hinges
• POWER SUPPLY:
  
  • 18V DC
  • 100-240V / 50-60Hz
• POWER CONSUMPTION: Max 27W
• DIMENSIONS
  
  • 470mm W | 210mm H | 360mm D
  • 590mm W | 510mm H | 460mm D – boxed
• WEIGHT
  
  • Kg. 25 – net
  • Kg. 30 – boxed
• FINISH: Italian Walnut Hardwood

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.