The Power Supply of the 12 Volt Swiss Made synchronous motor of Mediterraneo guarantees the best audio performances. Electronic 33/45rpm controls and fine speed adjustments are automatically stored in the controller memory even when the turntable is unplugged from the AC. Thanks to our proprietary power control generator based on Quadral-Core micro-controller, mediterraneo is able to reshape the AC wave and minimise all vibrations while improving torque power for the greatest dynamic and resolution. The new hourglass-shaped pulley made of polished aluminium allows the belt to spinning as smoothly as possible, reducing the Wow&Flutter and the Rumble to extract and enjoy the finest details from the groove. The 60mm platter Spindle/Bearing system is made with superior materials: the best-hardened chromed steel, polished bronze housing and ceramic ball bearings, all to guarantee a fantastic audio performance and ultra-low noise. The recessed platter bearing, housed into the acrylic board, keeps the platter as close as possible to the structure increasing rotational stability and speed precision. With a 45mm high-massplatter made of black Sustarin – a special material based on POM polymer, rigid but highly dampening at the same time – Mediterraneo is an extraordinary efficient in reducing vibrations and preserving great rotational stability. Features DAMPENING STRUCTURE WITH TRIPLE PLINTHS Mediterraneo has a multiple plinth design that features a 60mm wooden base in Italian Walnut hardwood slats and a 20mm board in polished Acrylic. The structure is reinforced by a 3mm thick stainless steel board to improve its exceptional dampening quality and stability. INNOVATIVE POWER CONTROL Mediterraneo is powered by our best proprietary control system developed on Quadral-Core micro-controller and enhanced with an audio converter: this power control reshapes the AC wave to perfectly drive the 12V synchronous motor and cancel all vibrations while improving motor torque to deliver the greatest dynamic and the finest detail. HIGH MASS & DEAD DESIGN PLATTER The high precision 45mm platter made of Sustarin and the bearing/spindle system are perfectly matched with ultra-strict tolerances. The spindle is made of rectified hardened and chromed Steel, the 4,3mm bearing is made of ceramic. These materials guarantee the best and smoothest rotation lowering even more the noise. HIGH PRECISION SYSTEM Featuring 60mm long platter bearing/spindle with the best coupling tolerance available on the market: the spindle is made of the hardest carbon rectified steel hardened to achieve perfect working fluidity. The bearing system is made of polished bronze with a 1/100 mm tolerance to guarantee the smoothest platter rotation. SMART BUNDLE Ready to play out of the box, the bundle includes a dedicated Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm and a transparent custom hand made acrylic Dust Cover (easy to remove with our proprietary hinges). Specs Dimensions: 470mm W | 210mm H | 360mm D Weight: 20kg Wow & Flutter: 0,1% Rumble: -80dB Speed: 33-1/3 and 45 rpm +/-0,1% Speed changing: electronic with fine pitch control Transmission: 70 shore rectified polyvinyl belt Motor: 12 Volt High Torque synchronous externally powered Platter: Ultra Dead Design Sustarin 45mm Platter spindle: special Split-Spindle Platter bearing: Tungsten 5mm ball bearing with adjustable brass seat in finely Polished bronze case Acrylic Dust Cover included Power Mains supply: 100/115/230V, 50/60Hz, depending on market destination and not convertible Power consumption: 20W max Reviews / Awards Oct 26, 2018 MEDITERRANEO | TONE AUDIO “While we’ve been impressed by everything they’ve sent us, the Mediterraneo is truly something special. If you want a turntable that does more than just play records, that is truly a work of analog art, this is the one for you. It deserves to be put on a pedestal and enjoyed while listening.” – Jeff Dorgay Aug 27, 2018 MEDITERRANEO | THE AUDIOPHILE MAN “Able to provide crisp detail without sounding bright and an attention-demanding focus without sounding compressed, the Mediterraneo sounds mature in its sonic approach. It also successfully promotes confidence because this turntable always sounds in control of the sonic situation. The Mediterraneo is both stylish but also a little quirky in its design focus. I see this point as a positive slant to the deck because it helps to remove the turntable from the ‘me too’ pack in terms of design direction.” – Paul Rigby Aug 24, 2018 MEDITERRANEO | LONG LIVE VINYL “The Mediterraneo offers a mature sonic approach, promoting confidence and always sounding controlled. A stylish and slightly quirky design, Gold Note have taken an aesthetic approach that will appeal to many traditionalists in terms of its style and form, but the Mediterraneo also impresses in terms of sound quality.” – Paul Rigby Dec 7, 2017 MEDITERRANEO | POSITIVE FEEDBACK – WRITER’S CHOICE AWARD 2017 Mediterraneo wins the Writer’s Choice Award 2017 on Positive Feedback! “Truly, the Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage is a stunning bargain, and the partnering Gold Note Mediterraneo turntable is an absolute delight. I’m fully confident that anyone hearing the Gold Note PH-10 phono stage and Mediterraneo turntable will agree that both deliver sweet, sterling sound and exceptional value. Decidedly worthy of my highest recommendation and Writer’s Choice Award!” – Dean Seislove Nov 28, 2017 MEDITERRANEO | POSITIVE FEEDBACK – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRODUCT Mediterraneo is Highly Recommended on Positive Feedback! “All my music sounded simply wonderful. Clean and ever so there with a lively presence that was fast on its feet… pace and rhythm. Details were in evidence and aplenty, though they were not forced or in the least bit analytical. Bass was deep, solid, and propulsive…I could find nothing to criticize. Stable. Articulate. Fun. Resolving. Engaging. Style. Beautiful.
