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Gold Note - Machiavelli MKII
Gold Note - Machiavelli MKII
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Gold Note Machiavelli MKII MC Phono Cartridge
Overview: The Gold Note Machiavelli MKII is a premium MC (Moving Coil) phono cartridge that offers an exquisite blend of Italian craftsmanship and sonic innovation. Designed for the audiophile who demands the best, the Machiavelli MKII is available in two models: Gold and Red. Both models promise to deliver a listening experience that is both fluid and dynamic, setting a new standard in the MC cartridge domain.
Key Features:
- High-Precision Diamond Stylus: The Gold model features a Line Contact diamond, while the Red model boasts a Micro Elliptical diamond, both offering superior tracking and detail retrieval.
- Rigid Cantilever: An extra rigid cantilever ensures minimal energy dispersion and optimal grounding for a purer sound.
- Elegant Alloy Body: Encased in a sleek Duralumin 7000 alloy body, the Machiavelli MKII exudes quality and durability.
Full Specifications:
Machiavelli MKII Gold:
- Type: MC Low Output Phono Cartridge
- Output Level: 0.4mV
- Frequency Response: 10-40,000Hz
- Impedance: 30Ω
- Suggested Load: 470Ω
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Compliance:
10×10−6cm/dyne
- Channel Separation: > 28dB
- Suggested Tracking Weight: 1.8g to 2.1g
- Cantilever: Boron
- Diamond: Line Contact
- Diamond Size: 5×20μm
- Coil Wire: Copper
- Magnet: Samarium-Cobalt
- Mounting Hole Diamond Distance: 9mm
- Weight: 10g
- Body: Duralumin 7000 alloy, black with golden logo
Machiavelli MKII Red:
- Type: MC Low Output Phono Cartridge
- Output Level: 0.5mV
- Frequency Response: 10-40,000Hz
- Impedance: 40Ω
- Suggested Load: 470Ω
- Compliance: 10×10−6cm/dyne
- Channel Separation: > 28dB
- Suggested Tracking Weight: 1.8g to 2.1g
- Cantilever: Aluminium
- Diamond: Micro Elliptical
- Diamond Size: 7.5×15.5μm
- Coil Wire: Copper
- Magnet: Samarium-Cobalt
- Mounting Hole Diamond Distance: 9mm
- Weight: 10g
- Body: Duralumin 7000 alloy, black with red logo
Advantages:
- Superb Dynamic Performance: The Machiavelli MKII cartridges are engineered to capture the essence of the music, delivering clarity and detail that is true to the original recording.
- Perfect Smoothness: Thanks to its superb dynamic performance and perfect smoothness, listening to an LP will no longer be the same experience.
- Unique Serial Number: Each cartridge features a unique serial number, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.
Ideal For:
- Vinyl enthusiasts who demand the highest quality sound reproduction from their turntable setup.
- Those looking to enhance their audio system with a cartridge that combines aesthetic elegance with acoustic precision.
The Gold Note Machiavelli MKII stands as a testament to the beauty and precision of Italian audio engineering, offering a transcendent vinyl listening experience.


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