Gold Note Vasari Gold – MM Phono Cartridge

High-output musicality with Italian refinement. The Gold Note Vasari Gold is a moving magnet phono cartridge designed to offer a clear step up from entry-level designs. With its duralumin body, elliptical diamond stylus and carefully voiced MM generator, it delivers detailed, fluid and engaging vinyl playback that fits perfectly into serious yet accessible hi-fi systems.

• MM cartridge with 4 mV output – easy to match with any MM phono stage
• Elliptical diamond stylus and aluminium cantilever for precise, agile tracking
• Duralumin body for excellent rigidity, low resonance and reduced coloration
• Wide 15–25,000 Hz frequency response for full-range, expressive sound

Product Overview

The Gold Note Vasari Gold sits at the top of the Vasari MM range, engineered to combine clarity and resolution with a rich, natural tonal balance. Its body is machined from duralumin, chosen for its stiffness and damping properties, giving the generator a stable, low-resonance platform.

A high-precision aluminium cantilever carries an elliptical diamond tip, optimized to extract fine detail while maintaining excellent contact with the groove. With a healthy 4 mV output and standard 47 kΩ loading, the Vasari Gold integrates effortlessly with most MM phono inputs, making it an ideal upgrade for demanding vinyl listeners.

Listening Experience

The Vasari Gold delivers a smooth, open and dynamically engaging presentation. Bass is tight, tuneful and well defined, providing a solid rhythmic foundation without sounding heavy. The midrange is natural and communicative, giving voices and acoustic instruments convincing body and presence.

High frequencies are extended and refined, with the elliptical stylus revealing subtle ambient cues and micro-detail without adding harshness. Surface noise remains well controlled, and the cartridge tracks securely at the recommended 2 g, even on complex inner grooves, ensuring confident and fatigue-free long listening sessions.

Recommended System Context

The Vasari Gold is ideal for mid to upper-tier analog systems built around revealing loudspeakers and quality integrated amplifiers or pre/power combinations. It is an excellent match for:

• Belt-drive turntables seeking a musical yet resolving MM upgrade
• Systems focused on vocal, jazz, acoustic and classic rock material
• Setups where a warm, natural balance is preferred over hyper-analytical sound

Place in the Gold Note Cartridge Lineup

Within Gold Note’s range, the Vasari Gold sits above ES-78 and Vasari Red as the more refined MM option, offering:

• Greater resolution and soundstage depth than entry-level models
• Improved channel separation and dynamic expression
• A more rigid, better-damped duralumin body for lower coloration

It is also an ideal stepping stone toward Gold Note’s moving coil designs, such as the Donatello and Tuscany series, while preserving a consistent, musical “family sound”.

Ideal Applications

• Primary cartridge for serious music listening across multiple genres
• Upgrading from basic OEM or entry-level MM cartridges
• Analog systems where ease of setup and MM compatibility are important
• Listeners who want a warm yet detailed MM cartridge with real refinement

Technical Specifications

• Type: MM (Moving Magnet) phono cartridge
• Output level: 4.0 mV
• Frequency response: 15–25,000 Hz
• Impedance: 1000 Ω
• Inductance: 500 mH
• Suggested load: 47 kΩ
• Compliance: 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
• Channel separation: > 22 dB
• Suggested tracking weight: 2.0 g
• Cantilever: Aluminium
• Diamond: Elliptical
• Diamond size: 7.5 × 15.5 μm
• Coil wire: Copper
• Magnet: Alnico
• Mounting hole to diamond distance: 9 mm
• Body: Duralumin, black with gold logo
• Weight: 9.5 g

Why Choose the Gold Note Vasari Gold?

The Gold Note Vasari Gold is the perfect MM cartridge for listeners who want a clear upgrade in refinement, resolution and musical involvement without leaving the convenience of MM compatibility. With its duralumin body, elliptical stylus and carefully tuned voicing, it delivers a rich yet precise analog experience that brings out the best in your vinyl collection while offering excellent value in the premium MM category.