Gold Note Vasari Red MM Phono Cartridge
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Features
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gold Note |
Tech Specs
General
- Type: MM phono cartridge
- Body: Photopolymer resin black with red logo
- Weight: 7 g
Audio Performance
- Output level: 4 mV
- Frequency response: 15–25000 Hz
- Impedance: 1000 ohm
- Inductance: 500 mH
- Suggested load: 47 kohm
- Compliance: 10 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Channel separation: >20 dB
- Suggested tracking weight: 2 g
Construction
- Cantilever: Aluminium
- Diamond: Conical
- Diamond size: 15.5 µm
- Coil wire: Copper
- Magnet: Alnico
- Mounting hole to diamond distance: 9 mm
Description
The Gold Note Vasari Red MM Phono Cartridge represents a modern evolution of the classic moving magnet design, developed after extensive research and refinement. Created to deliver engaging musical performance with ease of use, the Vasari Red combines precision engineering with an accessible setup.
While the Vasari range includes higher-specification versions, the Red model focuses on delivering smooth, balanced sound with excellent tracking and reliability. Designed for vinyl lovers who want consistent performance without complication, it offers a refined introduction to high-quality analogue playback.
Its carefully tuned construction ensures stable operation, musical warmth and detailed reproduction across a wide variety of records and listening systems.
Precision Engineering and Resonance Control
The body of the Gold Note Vasari Red MM Phono Cartridge is engineered to control unwanted vibration and maintain accurate signal transfer. While the Red version uses a high-quality photopolymer resin body finished in black with a distinctive red logo, the internal structure is optimised for rigidity and damping.
The aluminium cantilever is lightweight yet strong, allowing precise stylus movement while minimising energy loss. This direct and efficient transmission of motion from stylus to generator ensures clear detail retrieval and stable channel balance. With a weight of just 7 grams and a standard 9mm mounting distance, the Vasari Red integrates easily with a wide range of tonearms.
Conical Stylus for Smooth, Forgiving Playback
At the heart of the Gold Note Vasari Red MM Phono Cartridge is its conical diamond stylus, designed for dependable and forgiving tracking. The 15.5μm stylus profile offers smooth groove contact, making it especially suitable for everyday listening and mixed-condition record collections.
The conical shape ensures stable playback even on older or less-than-perfect vinyl, reducing surface noise and maintaining musical flow. With a recommended tracking force of 2 grams and compliance of 10×10⁻⁶ cm/dyne, the cartridge achieves reliable tracking performance. Channel separation exceeding 20dB supports a clear stereo image, while the aluminium cantilever maintains speed and accuracy in transient response.
Balanced Output and Wide System Compatibility
With a healthy 4mV output level, the Gold Note Vasari Red MM Phono Cartridge pairs effortlessly with standard 47kΩ moving magnet phono stages. Its impedance of 1000Ω and inductance of 500mH ensure stable electrical matching and consistent tonal balance.
Offering a frequency response of 15Hz to 25kHz, it captures the full body of bass notes and the sparkle of high frequencies without sounding harsh or analytical. The use of copper coil wire and an Alnico magnet contributes to its warm, natural character. The Vasari Red is an ideal choice for listeners seeking an engaging, musical and reliable cartridge for everyday analogue enjoyment.