{"product_id":"goldnotet5white","title":"Gold Note T-5 Turntable, White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note T-5 is a compact, belt-driven turntable handmade in Italy – with a 15 mm glass platter, inverted bearing and a 9-inch B-5.2 tonearm already fitted. It gets you, fully ready, onto your first serious high-end deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn white, the T-5 sets a bright, clear accent – ideal for living spaces where a black block would look too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the T-5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 23 mm HDF plinth is precisely milled out at the crucial points – around the motor, the bearing and the edges. That breaks the transmission paths for vibrations before they reach the cartridge. On top of it runs a 15 mm thick platter made of ultra-clear glass, carried by an inverted bearing with a 5 mm chrome-steel ball: high running stability with minimal friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive comes from a high-torque 12 V synchronous motor. That keeps the speed calm and even – the foundation for the stylus to track exactly what's in the groove, not the tremor of the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-5 comes with the fitted 9-inch Gold Note B-5.2 tonearm (derived from the B-5.1), a transparent acrylic dust cover and adjustable anti-vibration feet. You switch manually between 33 1\/3 and 45 rpm by moving the belt. You choose a matching cartridge – and from there, it plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the T-5 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants a compact entry point that still delivers genuine Gold Note sound. Bottom line: if you're looking for a fully automatic deck with a start-stop button and built-in phono stage, this isn't it – the T-5 is a purist, manually operated deck that needs a separate phono preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the T-5 need a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The T-5 delivers a pure turntable signal and needs a separate phono preamplifier, for example the Gold Note PH-10. We'll work out which one suits your cartridge together with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-5 is the sensible way into the Gold Note world: honestly built, good-sounding and without unnecessary ballast. Anyone who wants to get serious about vinyl without going straight into four-figure territory gets a deck here that isn't quickly replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: belt-driven turntable, handmade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33 1\/3 and 45 rpm (±0.1%), manual switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow \u0026 flutter: 0.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumble: -72 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: high-torque 12 V synchronous motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 15 mm, ultra-clear glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter bearing: inverted, 5 mm chrome-steel ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlinth: 23 mm HDF, resonance-optimised milling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: Gold Note B-5.2, 9 inches, fitted (cartridge separate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover: transparent acrylic cover, removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: max. 3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 425 × 140 × 360 mm (W × H × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich record speeds does the T-5 play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-5 plays 33 1\/3 and 45 rpm, both accurate to ±0.1%. You switch manually by moving the belt on the pulley. It's not designed for 78 rpm shellac records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a cartridge included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-5.2 tonearm is already fitted; you choose a cartridge separately, to taste and budget. That way we tune the system specifically to you – whether an affordable MM cartridge or something more refined. We're happy to advise you on the choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gold Note T-5 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable needs to be set up correctly: tracking force, anti-skate and alignment determine the sound. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is an authorised Gold Note dealer; we fit the matching cartridge, set up the T-5 cleanly and, on request, deliver it ready to play. Free shipping from CHF 190.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e for the B-5.2 arm as well as further \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989510222160,"sku":"304388","price":990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-t-5-plattenspieler-weiss-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785926703","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/goldnotet5white","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}