{"product_id":"goldnotebellagioreferencebl","title":"Gold Note Bellagio Reference Turntable Base, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note Bellagio Reference is a high-end turntable base from Gold Note's limited-edition series — the more compact derivative of the flagship Conquest with five curved plinths, supplied without tonearm and cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt inherits the Conquest genes but drops the refrigerator factor. Instead of a 125-centimetre monolith, you get the same design philosophy in a format that fits on a serious rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Bellagio Reference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference is a direct descendant of the Conquest and adopts its core ideas: five differently shaped, curved acrylic plinths for maximum rigidity, the anti-resonant hourglass pulley, a 90-millimetre-thick, ultra-damped POM platter and a rectified carbon steel spindle in a precision-machined bearing. The externally powered 12-volt high-torque synchronous motor decouples the drive from the chassis — no motor hum reaches the stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpaciousness you'd otherwise look for a price bracket higher. The Reference sounds organic and warm without swallowing detail, with a jet-black background (-83 dB rumble, 0.05% wow and flutter). Voices and piano attacks stand solidly in the room — mass does the work, not gimmickry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Bellagio Reference suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ambitious vinyl listeners who want Conquest DNA but need realistic dimensions. Plain talk: 32 kg is still a statement — the Reference wants a rigid, low-vibration base, ideally a good audio rack or a wall mount. On a springy wooden floor without decoupling you're leaving potential on the table. And it, too, comes without tonearm, cartridge and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearms fit the Reference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the factory it's tuned for Gold Note tonearms, but interchangeable armboards let you mount most common 9- and 10-inch arms from other manufacturers. We'll work out together which one suits your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference is the sensible way into the Bellagio universe: most of what makes the Conquest special, in a format for a real living room. If you're looking for an analogue source for the next few decades, this is exactly right. Tell us which speakers and amplifier you're running — at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we build the matching analogue setup around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: high-end turntable base (limited edition), derived from the Conquest, without tonearm\/cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: 5 differently shaped, curved plinths (black acrylic), aluminium spacers and blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 90 mm ultra-damped POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle\/bearing: rectified carbon steel spindle, polished precision bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive (deluxe EPDM belt), hourglass pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 12 V high-torque synchronous motor, external, PWM control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: electronic switching, fine pitch, remote control; \"Power Control System\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, ±0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 0.05% · Rumble: -83 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 530 × 350 × 500 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 32 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: black (acrylic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: turntable base, external power supply, drive belt, remote control, gloves, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Reference differ from the Conquest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference is a direct descendant of the Conquest but uses five plinths instead of thirteen and is noticeably more compact (about 35 cm tall, 32 kg, versus 125 cm and 100 kg). The design concept and sound philosophy remain the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Reference supplied with a tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all Bellagio turntable bases, it comes without tonearm, cartridge and phono stage. Interchangeable armboards let you mount a matching tonearm — we help with the choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of support does the Reference need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigid, low-vibration base. 32 kg needs to stand securely, ideally on a solid audio rack or a wall mount. On a springy wooden floor we recommend decoupling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Bellagio Reference from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause two-thirds of a turntable base's sound comes from the right combination and clean setup. We match tonearm, cartridge and phono stage to your system, deliver and install on site, and remain your point of contact as a specialist shop in Wädenswil — with our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearm\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a phono stage such as the Gold Note PH-10. You'll find further turntable bases under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989508714832,"sku":"304376","price":15900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-bellagio-reference-laufwerk-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1787232682","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/goldnotebellagioreferencebl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}