The Gold Note Giotto moving coil cartridge is equipped with a refined Ultra Micro Elliptical diamond and a boron cantilever—an ideal pairing that delivers extended frequency response, exceptional dynamics, fine detail retrieval, precise imaging, and an elegant, natural sound on any vinyl record.

Representing one of the highest expressions of Gold Note engineering, the Giotto cartridge is designed for the most discerning audiophiles: those who demand impeccable musical reproduction and the ability to reveal every sonic nuance, even the most delicate and elusive ones.

Every component results from meticulous design and artisanal craftsmanship, combining state‑of‑the‑art technology with premium materials. The body is machined from a solid block of Duralumin 7000, a high‑performance alloy selected for its structural rigidity and its ability to suppress unwanted vibrations. The boron cantilever—renowned for its exceptional stiffness and low mass works in perfect synergy with the Ultra Micro Elliptical diamond to ensure extremely accurate groove tracking. This combination reduces wear on both vinyl and stylus, delivering a richly detailed, pure, and dynamic sound in which every instrument is precisely defined and rendered with effortless three‑dimensionality.

The Gold Note Giotto moving coil cartridge is distinguished by its neutrality, balance, remarkable quietness, and superb groove reading, even in the innermost sections of the record. Its outstanding ability to reconstruct the soundstage transforms every listening session into an immersive, unforgettable experience.

With a wide and linear frequency response of 10–40,000 Hz, the Gold Note Giotto offers deep, controlled bass, natural and articulate midrange, and brilliant, airy highs. The result is a listening experience that faithfully conveys the original soundscape and emotional intent of the recording.

Compatibility has been carefully considered: the 0.35 mV output and 8 Ω internal impedance are optimised for seamless integration with a broad range of phono preamplifiers and high‑end analogue systems. Whether part of a pure analogue chain or a complex reference‑level setup, Giotto blends effortlessly into any system, consistently revealing its full potential.

Specifications
TYPE: MC Low Output Phono Cartridge
OUTPUT LEVEL: 0.35mV
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10-40000Hz
IMPEDANCE: 8Ω
SUGGESTED LOAD: 100Ω
COMPLIANCE: 12×10-6cm/dyne
CHANNEL SEPARATION: > 30dB
SUGGESTED TRACKING WEIGHT: 2g
CANTILEVER: Boron
DIAMOND: Ultra Micro Elliptical 5×150 uM
WEIGHT: 10g
BODY: Duralumin 7000