Gold Note Audio
Italian manufacturer near Florence, building turntables, cartridges, phono stages, amplifiers, DACs and loudspeakers in-house. One of very few companies making both the analogue front end and the electronics behind it.
About Gold Note Audio
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An Italian company that builds the whole chain
Most audio manufacturers specialise. Gold Note do not. From their factory at Montespertoli, in the hills southwest of Florence, they build turntables, tonearms, cartridges, phono stages, amplifiers, DACs, streamers, power supplies and loudspeakers, and the great majority of it is made in-house rather than badged.
That is less surprising once you know where the company came from. Maurizio Aterini set up a technical design studio in 1992 and spent the next two decades engineering audio products for other manufacturers, Luxman, Bryston and Oracle among them. Gold Note was founded in 2012, when Aterini and his partners decided to stop building other people's products and put their own name on the result. He designed the early turntables himself.
That has a practical consequence worth understanding. Because Gold Note design both ends of the chain, the matching between a Gold Note turntable, cartridge and phono stage is closer than you would normally get from three separate manufacturers. The loading options on their phono stages are unusually broad because they know exactly what their own cartridges want, and the same applies to the power supply upgrades that run across the electronics.
The design language is unmistakably Italian and the finish quality is a large part of the appeal. So is the pricing. Aterini has described the central problem of the company as how to build to that standard without letting prices run away, and keeping design and manufacturing under one roof is a large part of the answer.
The electronics are grouped into series, so a 5 Series unit and a 10 Series unit are different levels of the same idea. The turntables, cartridges and speakers are named individually rather than by series, which is why the two are filtered separately below.
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Gold Note use two naming systems. The electronics are grouped into the 5, 10 and 1000 series, which are levels of the same design. Turntables, cartridges and speakers are named individually, so those are filtered by product type instead.
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£1,658.33Ex. VATThe Diana III-F modular extender enhances the Diana I and Diana II bookshelf speakers, transforming them into floor-standing loudspeakers. Featuring a 6.5” fiberglass woofer, bass-reflex port, and automatic speaker recognition, it delivers deep, immersive sound with effortless setup. The Diana Bridge ensures perfect audio conductivity, while neodymium magnets and adjustable steel spikes provide stability and precise positioning. Finished in elegant black lacquer, the Diana III-F is the ultimate upgrade for high-fidelity sound. -
From£1,666.67Ex. VATThe Gold Note Siena Extra Speaker Cables combine cryogenically treated pure silver and OFC copper conductors in a hybrid design. Encased in Elastollan® oil-filled insulation, these cables deliver exceptional neutrality, precise details, and superior damping. With 18 pF/mt capacitance and rhodium-treated Banana or Spade connectors, they ensure high-definition, fatigue-free sound. Perfect for audiophiles, the Siena Extra offers exquisite performance for exceptional audio clarity and tonal balance.
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£2,000.00Ex. VATThe Giotto MC Cartridge by Gold Note offers improved clarity, balance, and spatial depth. With a boron cantilever, Ultra Micro Elliptical diamond, and duralumin 7000 body, it delivers high-precision tracking and pure, dynamic sound. Its wide frequency response and optimized output make it the perfect match for high-end analogue systems.
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£2,166.67Ex. VATThe Gold Note IS-10 is a compact, all-in-one high-end stereo system featuring a powerful integrated amplifier, high-resolution DAC, and a versatile streamer, supporting up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and DSD256. It also includes an audiophile headphone preamp, is fully Roon Ready, and offers extensive connectivity options, including multi-room streaming and compatibility with major music services like Tidal and Spotify.
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From£2,416.67Ex. VATIf you’re looking for a top-of-the-line audio device that has cutting-edge features and an intuitive user interface, the Gold Note DS-10 PLUS Streaming DAC & Headphone Amplifier is the perfect choice. With its state-of-the-art DAC and network streamer, line preamplifier, and headphone amplifier, the DS-10 offers you the highest audio quality and limitless possibilities of high-resolution music. The DS-10 also has three different profiles so you can tailor the sound to your preferences and the convenient control options make it easy to manage the device. Get ready to experience unprecedented listening pleasure with this exceptional audio device.
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£2,500.00Ex. VATThe Gold Note Pianosa Turntable combines premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship to deliver exceptional sound quality, featuring advanced vibration control and precision engineering. Its design ensures smooth, quiet operation and accurate sound reproduction, making it ideal for audiophiles.
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From£3,000.00Ex. VATExperience the purest sound quality with the Gold Note 1000 Series power supplies! Gold Note's PSU-1250 and PSU-1000 external power supplies are engineered to provide superior sound quality through a sophisticated design powered by dual inductor driving the negative and positive high-current stages, and an inductive filter on the analogue stage.
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£3,166.67Ex. VATThe Gold Note TUBE-1006 and TUBE-1012 are high-end valve output stages with 6 and 12 valves, respectively, designed to enhance audio performance by providing warm, natural sound with ultra-low distortion. They feature a Totem-Pole design, dual audio inputs, and are compatible with both Gold Note and other audio systems.
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£3,250.00Ex. VATThe A3 EVO II speakers deliver exceptional sound with a 2-way bass reflex system and custom-made drivers, featuring an elegant Italian-made cabinet. They offer flexible placement options, innovative design upgrades, and showcase high-quality Italian craftsmanship.
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From£3,250.00Ex. VATThe Gold Note Firenze Il Magnifico Digital Coaxial Audio Cable combines cryogenically treated solid core silver conductors, mineral-oil-infused PTFE insulation, and an active battery grounding system for exceptional signal purity. Dual passive shielding and rhodium-treated RCA connectors ensure ultimate clarity and RFI/EMI protection. With 20 pF/mt capacitance, a 10mm diameter, and superior build quality, it delivers unmatched audio fidelity for high-end systems. -
From£3,250.00Ex. VATThe Gold Note Lucca Il Magnifico Mains Power Cable combines seven pure silver solid core conductors, active battery grounding, and advanced Elastollan® oil-filled insulation for optimal damping and conductivity. With rhodium-plated connectors, precise shielding, and proprietary geometry, it delivers a capacitance of 16 pF/mt, a 22mm diameter, and exceptional sound clarity. Warm and detailed, it offers a noiseless background, making it ideal for high-end audio systems seeking ultimate performance. -
£3,750.00Ex. VATThe Giglio turntable combines elegant Italian design with advanced technology, featuring a high-density POM platter and a 12V synchronous motor with micro-controller for precise, vibration-free audio playback. Made from premium walnut wood and including a complete setup with a tonearm and dust cover, it's a refined choice for audiophiles seeking both performance and aesthetics.
