Gold Note B-5.1 Tonearm
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Features
| Brand Color | None |
|---|---|
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 2 Years |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
Main Features
- Type: 9 in ball bearing tonearm
- Ball bearings: 4 micro ball-bearings custom-made by GRW
- Overhang: 19 mm
- Offset: 24°
- Arm wand: Straight aluminium 6000 alloy
- Design: 12 mm aluminium rectified tube, 1 mm thick
- Inserting plinth shaft: 23 mm
- Dynamic effective mass: 10 g
- VTF: 0.186 N (19 g)
- VTA: Adjustable on collar
- Lift: Hydraulic
- Anti-skating: Wire, 5 positions
- Azimuth: Adjustable on the head-shell
Cables
- Internal cables: AWG36 Hyper Litz shielded 99.9999 % OFC
- External cables supplied: 1.5 m custom 4-pole DIN/RCA
Dimensions and Weight
- Effective length: 242 mm
- Weight: 195 g (without counterweight)
Finishes
- Shell and pivot: Black anodised aluminium
- Arm wand: Black anodised aluminium
- Counterweight: Stainless steel
- Hydraulic lift board: Black
Description
The Gold Note B-5.1 Tonearm is a refined fusion of efficiency, elegance and meticulous Italian craftsmanship. Completely designed and handmade in Italy, it reflects an unwavering commitment to precision and musical integrity. Every component is carefully engineered to extract the finest detail from your vinyl collection, delivering a natural and highly engaging sound.
Designed to accommodate cartridges up to 15g, the B-5.1 offers outstanding versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of high-performance systems. Its balanced geometry and carefully calculated proportions ensure effortless musical flow, while the refined aesthetics complement any premium turntable. The result is a tonearm that combines technical excellence with visual sophistication, elevating both performance and design.
Ultra-Precise Bearing System for Silent Tracking
At the heart of the Gold Note B-5.1 Tonearm lies an advanced bearing system designed for absolute precision and stability. It features four high-precision micro ball bearings manufactured in Germany by GRW exclusively for Gold Note. Each bearing is individually sealed and protected to preserve integrity and guarantee long-term reliability.
This ultra-low-friction assembly enables exceptionally smooth and silent tracking, reducing unwanted resonance and mechanical noise. By minimising friction at the pivot point, the B-5.1 ensures that even the most delicate musical information is retrieved from the groove. The result is improved transparency, enhanced channel separation and a refined, controlled presentation that faithfully reproduces the original recording.
Optimised Geometry and Universal Compatibility
The B-5.1 is a 9-inch tonearm with an effective length of 242mm and a 19mm overhang, providing an ideal balance between tracking accuracy and ease of installation. With a 24° offset angle and a dynamic effective mass of 10g, it offers excellent compatibility with a broad range of modern cartridges.
The 23mm plinth shaft ensures straightforward mounting on many high-end turntables, making it a versatile upgrade option. Adjustable VTA on the collar, azimuth adjustment at the headshell and a five-position wire anti-skating system allow precise fine-tuning. Together, these features enable optimal alignment and performance, ensuring the cartridge operates under perfect conditions for accurate and balanced sound reproduction.
Premium Materials and Structural Integrity
Constructed from finely machined 6000-series aluminium, the arm wand provides exceptional rigidity while remaining lightweight. The straight 12mm rectified aluminium tube, 1mm thick, offers high structural stability and resistance to deformation, preserving energy transfer from cartridge to system.
The stainless steel counterweight is precisely machined to ensure accurate tracking force adjustment, with optional additional weights available for heavier cartridges. A hydraulic lift mechanism allows smooth and controlled cueing, protecting both stylus and record.
Every material has been selected to optimise resonance control and mechanical stability, resulting in a tonearm that maximises groove information retrieval while maintaining tonal purity, dynamic contrast and overall musical coherence.
High-Quality Internal Wiring and Connectivity
Signal integrity is paramount in vinyl playback, and the Gold Note B-5.1 Tonearm reflects this with premium internal and external cabling. The internal wiring uses AWG36 Hyper Litz conductors made from 99.9999% oxygen-free copper, carefully shielded to minimise interference and preserve delicate signal detail.
Externally, the tonearm is supplied with a custom 1.5m four-pole DIN to RCA cable, ensuring secure and high-quality connection to your phono stage. This carefully engineered signal path maintains clarity, channel balance and low noise levels. By combining precision bearings, premium materials and high-grade cabling, the B-5.1 delivers a transparent and highly resolving listening experience with exceptional refinement.
Optional Accessories and Refined Finishing Touches
The Gold Note B-5.1 Tonearm is finished in elegant black anodised aluminium for the shell, pivot and arm wand, complemented by a stainless steel counterweight and black hydraulic lift board. Weighing just 195g without the counterweight, it maintains a lightweight yet robust construction. For users seeking additional flexibility, optional counterweights are available to support higher-mass cartridges.
The tonearm can also be paired with compatible turntable upgrades to further enhance performance and visual harmony within your system. Every detail, from machining tolerances to surface finish, has been carefully considered. The result is a tonearm that offers natural, elegant and refined sound reproduction, bringing your favourite records vividly to life.