The Gold Note Da Vinci Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge is engineered to extract every nuance of detail, warmth, and emotion hidden within your vinyl collection. Handcrafted in Florence, Italy, this low-output MC cartridge combines precise artisan engineering with a lush, musical sound signature that audiophiles crave. At the heart of the Da Vinci’s exceptional performance is its commitment to analog warmth and musicality. Unlike cartridges that lean toward harsh, fatiguing highs, the Da Vinci delivers a rich, textured midrange and full-bodied low-end weight without sacrificing high-frequency air or transparency. Vocals emerge with lifelike presence, acoustic instruments maintain their natural timbre, and complex orchestral passages unfold across a wide, layered soundstage. Crucial to this performance is the cartridge’s class-leading tracking accuracy. Featuring a precision-cut Micro Elliptical diamond stylus mounted on an ultra-lightweight aluminium cantilever, the Da Vinci navigates record grooves with minimal distortion. This meticulous profile sits deeper and cleaner in the groove wall, tracking subtle micro-dynamics with high stability—even on worn pressings or high-velocity musical peaks. Background noise drops significantly, allowing fine micro-details and reverberations to shine through a dead-silent background. Build quality reflects Gold Note’s world-renowned Italian craftsmanship. The Da Vinci’s housing is machined from a solid block of high-density Duralumin 7000 alloy. This ultra-rigid structural body dampens unwanted mechanical resonances and motor vibrations, ensuring that only pure signal transfers to your phono stage. Inside, high-purity copper coils and samarium-cobalt magnets are meticulously hand-wound to maintain strict channel separation and perfect mechanical balance. Whether upgrading an existing high-end turntable or matching it with a flagship analog frontend, the Gold Note Da Vinci MC Cartridge delivers the ideal balance of Italian elegance, tracking accuracy, and rich, organic warmth. Feature / Attribute Specification Cartridge Type Low-Output Moving Coil (MC) Stylus Profile Micro Elliptical Diamond Cantilever Material Lightweight Aluminium Output Level 0.4 mV Frequency Response 10 Hz – 35,000 Hz Internal Impedance 4 Ω Suggested Load Impedance 47 Ω Compliance 12 x 10^-6 cm/dyne Channel Separation > 30 dB Channel Balance < 1 dB Suggested Tracking Weight 2.0g (1.9g – 2.1g) Body Material Duralumin 7000 Alloy Coil Material High-Purity Copper Magnet Type Samarium-Cobalt Total Weight 10g
