{"product_id":"goldnotepianosawalnut","title":"Gold Note Pianosa Turntable, Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note Pianosa is a high-quality turntable from Italy – a deck that tracks your records with the calm and precision the Tuscan house is known for. It arrives ready to play, with a 9-inch tonearm already fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Italian Turntables Series, the Pianosa sits right in the middle – above the Valore models, below Giglio and Mediterraneo. Here with the handcrafted plinth in Italian walnut, reminiscent of the Tuscan landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pianosa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a lot of flagship technology sits inside an affordable deck here. The electronics driving the 12-volt synchronous motor come directly from Gold Note's top models: the “Quadral-Core” microcontroller reshapes the AC voltage, suppresses vibrations and delivers the torque for clean dynamics. The motor sits decoupled in its own housing; you choose the speed (33⅓ and 45) electronically at the push of a button, with fine adjustment – and the setting stays saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA completely ready-to-play deck: the gimbal-mounted 9-inch B-5.1 tonearm is already fitted and wired, and a transparent dust cover with removable hinges is included – neither is a given in this class. The curved “Catenary” plinth in Italian walnut is reinforced with a stainless-steel plate and provides the necessary calm beneath the stylus. You choose a cartridge to match – or simply take our pre-matched set with the Vasari Shibata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants a serious, long-lasting turntable that sounds good and looks good – without reaching for a five-figure flagship shelf. \u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you just want to hear records quickly and cheaply, you're better served by an entry-level deck. The Pianosa pays off once you give it a good cartridge and a decent phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a cartridge included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot with the Pianosa on its own – the tonearm and dust cover are included, the cartridge comes separately. If you want it simple: our “Pianosa Walnut + Vasari Shibata” set comes with a pre-matched cartridge already fitted and ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pianosa is a grown-up Italian turntable that keeps pace with far more expensive decks while looking like a piece of furniture you're happy to show off. Come by in Wädenswil, bring your favourite record along – we'll set up the deck and cartridge correctly for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: turntable (belt drive) with fitted tonearm, without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: Gold Note B-5.1, 9 inches, gimbal-mounted, cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 12-volt synchronous motor with high torque, decoupled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: Quadral-Core microcontroller power supply (external), rectified NBR belt (70 Shore)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, electronic, ±0.1%, with fine adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 23 mm damped poly-vinyl platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing\/spindle: split-spindle clamping system, hardened chrome-steel spindle, 5 mm chrome-steel ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlinth: curved Catenary construction, Italian walnut, 20 mm MDF + 3 mm stainless-steel plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow \u0026 flutter: 0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumble: –77 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: tonearm fitted, dust cover (transparent, removable hinges), record clamp, belt, counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 425 × 200 × 360 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Walnut (Italian walnut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge suits the Pianosa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-5.1 tonearm pairs well with many good MM and MC cartridges. Gold Note's own Vasari is an obvious, sonically coherent choice – but we're happy to advise you on alternatives too, matched to your music and your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Pianosa delivers the pure cartridge signal; for the amplifier you need a phono preamplifier such as the Gold Note PH-10. Many integrated amplifiers, though, already have a phono input built in – just ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gold Note Pianosa at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable needs to be set up correctly to sound good: tracking force, anti-skate, azimuth, VTA. We do this for you, advise you on the right chain, and are there for you in Wädenswil – even after the purchase. From CHF 190 we ship free of charge throughout Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and further \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989510123856,"sku":"304386","price":3290.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-pianosa-plattenspieler-walnuss-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785926633","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/goldnotepianosawalnut","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}