{"product_id":"gold-note-es-78-mm-tonabnehmer-schwarz","title":"Gold Note ES-78 MM Cartridge, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note ES-78 is an MM cartridge with a conical diamond stylus and 4 mV output that works with any standard MM phono input. Gold Note explicitly aims it at newcomers to analogue: the black POM body is robust, mounting is straightforward, and the conical stylus forgives small alignment errors that finer profiles would audibly punish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ES-78?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a good first cartridge has one main job: to play reliably. The ES-78 uses an Alnico magnet, copper-wire coils and an aluminium cantilever – proven ingredients, no experiments. With a recommended tracking force of 2 g and a compliance of 10 µm\/mN it suits medium-mass tonearms, the kind fitted to most turntables in this price range. The 4 mV output is enough for practically any amplifier with a phono input – you don’t need an expensive specialist phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical of a conical stylus is a strong, grounded tonal foundation that presents music as a whole rather than dissecting it. A conical profile traces the finest groove modulations less precisely than an elliptical or Shibata stylus – that costs a little fine detail in the treble, but makes the ES-78 forgiving with second-hand flea-market records. If you’re building your collection from used vinyl, you’ll appreciate that quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ES-78 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners, for a second or party turntable, and for anyone who wants to replace a tired budget cartridge without spending a fortune. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you’re after the finest detail and maximum spaciousness, you’ll be happier with a Vasari Gold or one of Gold Note’s MC cartridges. The ES-78 is an honest workhorse, not a diva – and at this price that’s a compliment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolidly built, easy to align, compatible with almost any system: the ES-78 is exactly what an entry-level cartridge should be. We’re happy to help with mounting and setup – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is there for exactly these questions: call +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MM cartridge (moving magnet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: conical (spherical), diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet \/ coil: Alnico \/ copper wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 10 µm\/mN (10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 15 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: \u003e 20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 1 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip to mounting hole distance: 9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: POM, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ES-78 designed for 78 rpm shellac records?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the name is misleading. Gold Note describes the ES-78 as an MM cartridge for vinyl records and does not mention shellac. 78 rpm shellac discs have much wider grooves and need a special stylus with a larger tip radius. For normal vinyl LPs and singles, however, the ES-78 is exactly what it was made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special phono stage for the ES-78?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. With 4 mV output the ES-78 works with any ordinary MM phono input, whether built into your amplifier or as a separate phono stage. Gold Note recommends a 47 kΩ load, which is the standard value of practically every MM input. You don’t need an MC step-up transformer or particularly high gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tracking force does the ES-78 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Note recommends a tracking force of 2 grams. It’s best to check it with a stylus force gauge, because the scale on the counterweight is often only a rough guide. With a compliance of 10 µm\/mN, the ES-78 works best with medium-mass tonearms, as fitted to many turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gold Note ES-78 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause even an affordable cartridge only sounds as good as its alignment. We’ll tell you honestly whether the ES-78 suits your turntable, help with mounting and setup, and have our own technician, Mauri, in house. And from an order value of CHF 190, we deliver free of shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-78 needs a suitable partner: have a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to upgrade later, you’ll find more models among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, plus \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e such as stylus force gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812012548432,"sku":"304399","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-es-78-mm-tonabnehmer-schwarz-detailansicht.jpg?v=1792139651","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/gold-note-es-78-mm-tonabnehmer-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}