B-5.1

$1,295.00 USD

Standard high-precision tonearm.

TYPE: 9″ Ball Bearing Tonearm
BALL BEARINGS: 4 micro ball-bearings custom-made by GRW
ARM WAND: Straight aluminium 6000 alloy
DESIGN: 12mm aluminum rectified tube 1mm thick
VTA: Adjustable on collar
INTERNAL CABLES: AWG36 Hyper Litz shielded 99,9999% OFC

The Gold Note B‑5.1 is a precision-engineered 9″ tonearm, handcrafted in Italy to deliver outstanding tracking accuracy and musical detail. Designed with four micro ceramic ball bearings, it offers ultra-low friction performance, revealing the full potential of your cartridge and vinyl collection.

It features a 242 mm effective length, 19 mm overhang, and a 24° offset angle, making it compatible with a wide range of high-end turntables. The straight aluminum arm wand is crafted from 6000-series alloy for optimal balance between rigidity and lightness, while the 23 mm mounting shaft ensures stable, vibration-free operation.

Key adjustments include vertical tracking angle (VTA), azimuth, hydraulic cueing, and five-position wire anti-skating—giving users complete control over setup. The included double counterweight system supports cartridges up to 15 g, with optional weights available for heavier cartridges.

Internally, the B‑5.1 uses AWG36 Hyper Litz shielded OFC cables for maximum signal purity, and comes with 1.5-meter DIN-to-RCA external cables for a clean connection to your phono stage.

Specifications:

  • Effective Length: 9.53 inches (242 mm)

  • Overhang: 0.75 inches (19 mm)

  • Offset Angle: 24°

  • Dynamic Effective Mass: 10 g

  • Vertical Tracking Force: 0.186 N (19 g)

  • Weight: 6.88 oz (195 g, without counterweight)

Finished in black anodized aluminum with a titanium wand and natural stainless-steel counterweight, the Gold Note B‑5.1 combines elegant design with top-tier performance—an ideal choice for serious analog enthusiasts.

MAIN FEATURES

TYPE 9″ Ball Bearing Tonearm
BALL BEARINGS 4 micro ball bearings custom-made by GRW
OVERHANG 0.75″ (19mm)
OFFSET 24°
ARM WAND Straight aluminum 6000 alloy
DESIGN 0.47″ aluminum tube, 0.04″ wall thickness (12mm x 1mm)
PLINTH SHAFT DIAMETER 0.91″ (23mm)
DYNAMIC EFFECTIVE MASS 0.35 oz (10g)
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE (VTF) 0.186N (19g)
VTA Adjustable on collar
ARM LIFT Hydraulic
ANTI-SKATING Wire, 5 positions
AZIMUTH Adjustable on headshell

CABLES

INTERNAL WIRING AWG36 Hyper Litz shielded 99.9999% OFC
EXTERNAL CABLES INCLUDED 1.5m custom 4-pole DIN to RCA cable

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

EFFECTIVE LENGTH 9.53″ (242mm)
NET WEIGHT 6.88 oz (195g, without counterweight)

FINISHES

BODY AND PIVOT Black anodized aluminum
ARM WAND Black anodized aluminum
COUNTERWEIGHT Natural stainless steel
LIFT PLATFORM Black
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