Gold Note cartridges are born from Tuscan craftsmanship, shaped with the same care and passion we pour into every creation. They are the very first point of contact with music, the beginning of every analogue sonic journey.
From Giotto to Vasari, each cartridge is designed to express the true soul of vinyl, guiding every listener towards the most authentic heart of sound.
The real beauty of analogue listening lies in the details.
That’s where the magic resides: in a cartridge’s ability to grasp the invisible and return it in the form of emotion.
Gold Note cartridges emerge from an unrepeatable encounter between technology, craftsmanship and love for vinyl.
Each model is created to enhance the unique character of your records and to accompany you on a tailor-made listening journey, from your first system to your ultimate setup.
- Vasari Shibata: the perfect starting point for those seeking musicality, precision and ease of use, featuring a Shibata stylus and duralumin body. Vasari Shibata proves that even the first analogue experiences can be profound.
Its Shibata stylus ensures an extremely refined reading of the groove, delivering an open sound rich in harmonics and detail. An invitation to rediscover the beauty of vinyl from the very first listen. - Donatello Red & Donatello Gold: MC cartridges with an exceptional price/performance ratio. The ideal balance of detail, dynamics and musicality, a natural upgrade for any system.Elegant, versatile, captivating. Donatello cartridges represent a true step forward for those seeking superior performance without compromise.
Red is dynamic, reactive, always engaging. Gold adds tonal richness and depth, wrapping the listening experience in surprising warmth. Two souls, one sonic vision. - Da Vinci: a masterpiece of analogue engineering. Micro-elliptical diamond, aluminium cantilever, 7000-series duralumin body. With Da Vinci, details take shape with extraordinary clarity.It is the ideal cartridge for those who listen with both mind and heart, seeking a sound that is realistic, transparent and powerful, yet deeply emotional.
A masterpiece of technical craft and acoustic sensitivity, turning every record into a new experience where vinyl comes alive with breathtaking depth and transparency. - Giotto: the absolute pinnacle of our range. Maximum resolution, silent background, timbral harmony. Giotto is the definitive voice of vinyl: rigorous, deep, three-dimensional.It is designed for those who seek the absolute, for those who demand the very best from their collection. Notes are sculpted in space, every breath of the music is brought back to life at its very core.
The ultimate expression of a unique design philosophy.