Gold Note Vasari Shibata MM Phono Cartridge
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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
General
- Type: MM phono cartridge
- Body: Duraluminium alloy
- Weight: 9.5 g
Audio Performance
- Output level: 4 mV
- Frequency response: 10–30000 Hz
- Impedance: 500 ohm
- Inductance: 500 mH
- Suggested load: 47 kohm
- Compliance: 10 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Channel separation: >25 dB
- Suggested tracking weight: 2 g
Construction
- Cantilever: Aluminium
- Diamond: Shibata
- Diamond size: 3.5 x 20 µm
- Coil wire: Copper
- Magnet: Alnico
- Mounting hole to diamond distance: 9 mm
Description
The Gold Note Vasari Shibata MM Phono Cartridge represents the pinnacle of the Vasari moving magnet range, developed after extensive research to deliver exceptional analogue performance. Designed as a true high-end MM cartridge, it combines precision engineering with musical refinement. The body is machined from a single block of solid 7000-series aluminium alloy, providing outstanding rigidity and damping control.
This construction minimises unwanted resonance, allowing the cartridge to retrieve even the most delicate information embedded within the vinyl groove. With a healthy 4mV output, the Vasari Shibata integrates seamlessly with standard 47kΩ MM phono stages, offering both convenience and uncompromising sound quality for demanding vinyl enthusiasts.
Advanced Shibata Stylus Technology
At the heart of the Gold Note Vasari Shibata MM Phono Cartridge lies its precision-ground Shibata diamond stylus. This advanced profile, measuring 3.5 x 20μm, is an evolution of the elliptical design, featuring carefully shaped facets that create an asymmetrical contact surface. The result is a significantly increased groove contact area while reducing pressure on the vinyl.
This deeper and more accurate groove tracing improves dynamics, enhances resolution and reveals subtle micro-details often missed by simpler stylus shapes. At the same time, reduced groove pressure helps minimise wear on both record and stylus, ensuring longevity and consistent performance across extended listening sessions.
Precision Cantilever and Magnetic System
The ultra-light aluminium cantilever of the Gold Note Vasari Shibata MM Phono Cartridge is directly inserted into the rigid aluminium body to reduce energy loss and suppress vibration. This precise mechanical coupling ensures fast transient response and highly accurate signal transmission. Internally, high-quality copper coil wire and an Alnico magnet work together to provide stable output and natural tonal balance.
With an impedance of 500Ω, inductance of 500mH and channel separation exceeding 25dB, the cartridge delivers impressive stereo imaging and clarity. Its compliance of 10×10⁻⁶ cm/dyne and recommended tracking force of 2g ensure stable tracking and compatibility with a wide range of tonearms.
Wide Frequency Response and Refined Musicality
Offering an extended frequency response of 10Hz to 30kHz, the Gold Note Vasari Shibata MM Phono Cartridge captures the full scale of musical information, from deep, controlled bass to airy, detailed highs. Its 9.5g duraluminium alloy body provides the necessary mass and stability for precise tracking, while maintaining compatibility with standard 9mm mounting systems.
The result is a presentation defined by enhanced dynamics, superior resolution and natural tonal balance. Designed for audiophiles seeking near-reference performance from a moving magnet cartridge, the Vasari Shibata delivers immersive, detailed and refined analogue playback with remarkable realism and musical engagement.