Gold Note Vasari CartridGes

Italian high-end manufacturer Gold Note has released two new moving-magnet phono cartridges, the Vasari Red and Vasari Gold. The body of the Vasari Gold is machined from a solid block of duraluminium, while that of the Vasari Red is made from Delrin. Both models have aluminium cantilevers, but the Gold is tipped with a custom elliptical diamond stylus, whereas the Red is tipped with a conical diamond stylus. Both use Alnico magnets.

‘ Vasari is the best MM cartridge we have ever created,’ said Maurizio Aterini, Gold Note’s founder. ‘ We have always been involved in analogue audio, including making limited-edition LPs. We just really like vinyl and that’s why we want vinyl lovers to be able to upgrade their systems and enjoy a better sound.’ Despite the differences in body material and stylus shape, the two models have identical specifications, with an impedance of 1kΩ, an output level of 4.0mV and a claimed frequency range of 15Hz to 25kHz. The recommended tracking force for both is also identical, at 2.0 grams.

Gold Note’s products are distributed in Australia by Absolute HiEnd. ‘ Gold Note was founded in Firenze, Italy, where every product is still hand-built from scratch with high-quality materials, and its creations are a statement of Italian craftsmanship and innovation that are appreciated in more than 25 countries worldwide,’ said Boris Granovsky, of Absolute HiEnd. ‘ The release of the Vasari Red and Vasari Gold is significant, because if your source is LP and you are looking at ways to improve your listening experience, the first step should always be to choose a better cartridge, and that’s why Gold Note has made these new Vasari models.’ In Australia, the Gold Note Vasari Red retails for $350 (RRP) and the Vasari Gold for $650 (RRP).

For further information, please contact Absolute HiEnd on (04) 8877 7999 or visit the website at www.absolutehiend.com