{"product_id":"goldnotebellagioreferencegd","title":"Gold Note Bellagio Reference Turntable Base, Gold Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note Bellagio Reference Gold Leaf is a high-end turntable base from Gold Note's limited-edition series — the compact Conquest derivative with five plinths, finished with hand-applied gold leaf and supplied without tonearm and cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines the Reference's technology with Florentine craftsmanship. The gold leaf is real and applied by hand — a statement for the living room that just happens to play records superbly too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Bellagio Reference Gold Leaf?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is the Reference: five curved plinths for maximum rigidity, a 90-millimetre POM platter, a rectified carbon steel spindle in a precision bearing, and a decoupled, externally powered 12-volt synchronous motor with hourglass pulley. The hand-applied gold leaf adds extra stiffness to the chassis while also being the visual crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConquest construction in a living-room format, plus the aura of real gold. Sonically the Reference delivers an organic, warm tone with a jet-black background (-83 dB, 0.05% wow and flutter); visually it's an object the eye lingers on. Fine treble nuances are preserved because mechanical unrest is kept out by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Reference Gold Leaf suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who weighs top-class sound and aesthetics equally — without the dimensions of the large Conquest. Plain talk: 32 kg needs a rigid base, and the gold leaf wants to be handled with care (gloves when adjusting aren't a luxury). It, too, comes without tonearm, cartridge and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the gold prone to scratching or does it oxidise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal gold doesn't oxidise and stays lustrous over decades. The layer is, however, wafer-thin — so clean only with a soft, dry cloth and no pressure, and wear the included gloves when handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference Gold Leaf is the choice when the turntable base should not only sound but also shine — literally. Conquest DNA, a compact format, a touch of Florence. Tell us about your room and your system — at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we plan, deliver and adjust your analogue setup so that it fits.\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 (acrylic), finished with real gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: real gold leaf, hand-applied\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: gold leaf\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\u003eIs the Reference Gold Leaf technically different from the black version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the technology is identical: five plinths, 90 mm POM platter, decoupled 12 V synchronous motor. The only difference is the hand-applied gold leaf finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for the gold leaf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a soft, dry duster or microfibre cloth and no pressure. No harsh cleaners, and wear the included gloves when adjusting it — skin oils are, over time, no friend of precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep using my existing tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften yes. Thanks to interchangeable armboards, most high-quality 9- and 10-inch tonearms can be fitted. Which one does justice to the turntable base's dynamics is something we work out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Reference Gold Leaf from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable base of this class deserves advice, clean setup and a fixed point of contact. We match the whole system, deliver and install on site, and remain there for you as an established specialist team in Wädenswil even after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearm\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a Gold Note PH-10 as phono stage. 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":52989508747600,"sku":"304377","price":18900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-bellagio-reference-laufwerk-blattgold-schraegansicht.png?v=1787224108","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/goldnotebellagioreferencegd","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}