Gold Note - Giotto

Gold Note Giotto – MC Low Output Phono Cartridge

Move beyond “good vinyl” into true analog realism. The Gold Note Giotto is a low-output moving coil cartridge engineered for speed, precision and musical elegance. With a Boron cantilever and an Ultra Micro Elliptical diamond, it tracks complex grooves with remarkable stability, unlocking deeper detail, wider staging and cleaner inner-groove performance from your records.

• Low-output MC cartridge (0.35mV) for dedicated MC phono stages
• Boron cantilever + Ultra Micro Elliptical stylus for exceptional tracking and finesse
• Wide bandwidth 10Hz–40kHz and >30dB channel separation for spacious imaging
• Rigid Duralumin 7000 body for low resonance and sharper focus

Product Overview

The Gold Note Giotto is designed for enthusiasts who want a more refined, “live” analogue presentation without sacrificing control or neutrality. Its generator is optimised for broad phono-stage compatibility thanks to a 0.35mV output and 8Ω impedance, while the rigid Duralumin 7000 body helps suppress unwanted resonances for cleaner transients and a more stable soundstage.

The heart of Giotto’s performance is its Boron cantilever and Ultra Micro Elliptical stylus (5×150 µm), a combination chosen to trace groove modulations with high accuracy, especially on demanding records and inner-groove passages where lesser styli can sound strained or splashy.

Listening Experience

Giotto delivers a fast, articulate and deeply immersive listening experience. Bass is tight and pitch-accurate, giving rhythm sections real drive without thickness. The midrange is expressive and textured, with vocals and acoustic instruments presented with natural body and presence. High frequencies extend cleanly and smoothly, revealing air and micro-detail while staying composed on sibilants and dense mixes.

Thanks to its >30dB channel separation, imaging is stable and three-dimensional, with clearly defined placement of instruments and a convincing sense of depth. The result is a cartridge that feels both revealing and musical—ideal for long listening sessions.

Phono Stage Matching

As a low-output MC, Giotto requires an MC-capable phono stage (or a step-up solution into an MM stage). For best results:

• Start with the recommended load of 100Ω and fine-tune if your phono stage allows it
• Use a low-noise phono preamp with proper MC gain to preserve dynamics and detail
• Keep setup precise: alignment, VTA and anti-skate matter more as resolution increases

Within the Gold Note ecosystem, Giotto pairs naturally with phono stages such as PH-5, PH-10 or PH-1000, where you can take full advantage of its resolution and tracking stability.

Setup Notes

• Recommended tracking force: 2g
• Allow a short run-in period for the suspension to settle and tonal balance to open up
• Use a well-adjusted tonearm and quality cabling to fully reveal the cartridge’s staging and micro-detail

Ideal Applications

• Upgrading from MM or entry-level MC cartridges to a more refined, spacious analogue sound
• Systems focused on soundstage depth, separation and low-level detail
• Jazz, classical, vocals and acoustic recordings where timbre and ambience matter
• Rock and electronic music where timing, dynamics and bass control are essential

Technical Specifications

• 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

Why Choose the Gold Note Giotto?

If you want a cartridge that elevates your vinyl setup with stronger imaging, cleaner tracking and a more resolved yet natural presentation, Giotto is a standout choice. Its Boron cantilever, Ultra Micro Elliptical stylus and rigid Duralumin body deliver the precision and musicality that make high-quality analogue playback truly addictive.