{"product_id":"goldnotegigliowalnutblackmatt","title":"Gold Note Giglio Turntable, Walnut Black Matte","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note Giglio is a belt-driven turntable made in Italy, supplied as standard with the 9-inch Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm, electronic speed switching and a dust cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts chassis follows the catenary curve that helped Renaissance builders keep bridges stable – here it keeps resonances out of the music. The matte black acrylic top plate gives the walnut body a restrained, unfussy finish – and barely holds a grudge against fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Giglio?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every component here is out to fight vibration. The solid Italian walnut body is clamped into a sandwich with a 3 mm stainless steel plate and a 20 mm acrylic top plate, damping wood, metal and plastic across different frequencies. The 33 mm high-density POM platter, the 5 mm tungsten ball bearing and the ground, hourglass-shaped pulley keep it running quiet and steady – wow \u0026amp; flutter of 0.1% and a rumble figure of –78 dB speak for themselves. You switch speed electronically at the push of a button between 33⅓ and 45 – no moving the belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarmth with contour. The wooden base gives the sound body and calm without swallowing treble precision – vocals and acoustic instruments gain substance, bass stays defined. With the factory-fitted B-5.1 you're playing right after setup; the tonearm offers height adjustment (VTA) and azimuth, and its two counterweights let it take virtually any cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Giglio for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone moving up from an entry-level deck to real high-end vinyl who wants a turntable that looks as good as it sounds. Straight talk: the Giglio is a mass-loaded design without a sprung sub-chassis – it doesn't feel at home on a bouncy wooden floor, so a solid sideboard or wall shelf is a must. And: a cartridge isn't included – you choose one to suit, and we're happy to set up the Giglio as a complete matched system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Giglio come with a tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Giglio ships as standard with the 9-inch Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm (effective length 242 mm, overhang 19 mm); the B-7 Ceramic is available as an option. A cartridge isn't included – we fit and align one to suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono stage for the Giglio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like any turntable, the Giglio needs a phono preamp matched to the cartridge (MM or MC) – either as a separate unit or built into the amplifier. From Gold Note's own range, the PH-10 or PH-1000 are a good match. We'll work out with you which solution suits your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giglio is one of the most coherent turntables in its class: Italian craftsmanship, thoughtful resonance control and a full-fledged tonearm from the factory, ready to play. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil set up your Giglio properly – placement, cartridge mounting, tracking force, VTA and azimuth – so it shows its potential from the very first groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: belt-driven turntable, electronic speed switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: Gold Note B-5.1 (9 inch, effective length 242 mm, overhang 19 mm), fitted as standard; B-7 Ceramic optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive, ground belt, hourglass-shaped pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 12 V synchronous motor (high torque), PWM-regulated power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, electronically switchable (±0.1%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter: 0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumble: –78 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 33 mm, high-density POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter bearing: 5 mm tungsten ball bearing, hardened chrome-plated steel shaft (split-spindle clamping system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: solid Italian walnut wood (catenary shape), 3 mm stainless steel plate, 20 mm acrylic top plate (black, matte)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeet: three height-adjustable aluminium feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 425 × 200 × 360 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: turntable, B-5.1 tonearm, dust cover (acrylic, removable hinges), external power supply PST-1, drive belt, instruction manual (cartridge not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Gold Note Giglio come with a tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Giglio ships as standard with the high-quality 9-inch Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm; the B-7 Ceramic is available as an option. The cartridge is not included – you choose one to your taste, and we mount and align it for you properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat surface should the Giglio stand on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a surface that's as stable and low-vibration as possible. The Giglio is a mass-loaded design with no sprung suspension; a solid sideboard, a rack or a wall shelf are ideal. On a bouncy wooden floor, every footstep transfers straight into the groove – you don't want that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade the Giglio's sound later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included external power supply can later be swapped for a larger Gold Note power supply, which further quiets the motor. A higher-quality cartridge or the B-7 Ceramic tonearm also get more out of the turntable. We'll show you what's really worth it for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gold Note Giglio at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable only plays as well as it's set up. We set up the Giglio for you properly – placement, cartridge mounting, tracking force, VTA and azimuth – and match it to your phono stage. As an experienced team in Wädenswil, we give you honest advice and are there for you after the purchase too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e – from our own range, for example a Gold Note Vasari or Donatello – and an MM\/MC-capable phono stage such as the Gold Note PH-10. 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