Mastercrafted Italian Design
The Giotto is Gold Note’s flagship moving-coil (MC) cartridge, expertly machined from a single block of high-strength Duralumin 7000. It features a rigid boron cantilever paired with an ultra-micro elliptical diamond stylus—engineered for a wide frequency response, crystal-clear imaging, and dynamic musical expression across your entire vinyl library.
Precision Playback & Musical Clarity
With a nominal output of 0.35 mV, the Giotto is compatible with a wide range of MC phono stages. Its frequency response spans an impressive 10 Hz to 40 kHz, delivering detail-rich high frequencies without compromising warmth and balance. Channel separation exceeds 30 dB, providing an expansive and coherent stereo image.
Advanced Internal Design
Cantilever & Stylus: Boron cantilever with ultra-micro elliptical diamond (5×150 µm) for high-precision groove tracking.
Coil & Magnet: Copper coils combined with a samarium-cobalt magnet system for excellent dynamics and musical flow.
Body: Precision-cut from Duralumin 7000, offering superior rigidity and internal resonance control.
Sound Quality & Listening Insight
The Giotto delivers a rich, detailed, and highly musical sound. Its precise stylus and low-mass cantilever retrieve fine details while maintaining a smooth tonal balance. Whether you’re listening to jazz, classical, or rock, the Giotto excels in layering textures and imaging, offering a lifelike analog experience that avoids sounding sterile or overly analytical.
Why Choose the Giotto?
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Italian Craftsmanship: CNC-machined Duralumin body with premium internal components.
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Detailed & Dynamic: Wide frequency range with excellent stereo separation.
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Phono Stage Friendly: Low output with high tracking ability for versatile system integration.
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Flagship Quality: Ideal upgrade for audiophiles ready to elevate their vinyl setup.
MAIN FEATURES
Type | MC Low Output Phono Cartridge |
Output Level | 0.35mV |
Frequency Response | 10Hz – 40,000Hz |
Impedance | 8Ω |
Suggested Load | 100Ω |
Compliance | 12×10⁻⁶ cm/dyne |
Channel Separation | > 30dB |
Suggested Tracking Weight | 2g |
Cantilever | Boron |
Diamond | Ultra Micro Elliptical 5×150 µm |
Weight | 10g |
Body | Duralumin 7000 |