{"product_id":"goldnotevasarired","title":"Gold Note Vasari Red MM Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note Vasari Red is a moving-magnet cartridge with a conical diamond, an aluminium cantilever and a body made of highly damped photopolymer resin, made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the entry point into the Vasari series and makes no secret of that: no boron, no exotic stylus cut, but instead an easy-going, stable tracker that works on practically any turntable straight away. Sometimes that's exactly the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Vasari Red?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body made of special photopolymer resin damps strongly and keeps resonances away from the generator – an approach you'd otherwise find more in pricier systems. The conical diamond at 15.5 µm on a rigid aluminium cantilever is the most robust cut in the series: less sensitive to small alignment errors, and correspondingly forgiving in everyday use. At 7 grams, the Red is also the lightweight of the Vasari line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, powerful and pleasantly direct sound that doesn't analyse but makes music. Bass and midrange have substance, the top end stays restrained – exactly what lets badly pressed vinyl sound forgivable. With 4 mV output voltage and a 47 kΩ load, it runs on any MM input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Vasari Red for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and for anyone looking for a reliable all-rounder on an entry-level to mid-range deck – also for a collection that's already been through a lot. Bottom line: if you're chasing the last bit of resolution and top-end finesse, go straight for the elliptical Vasari Gold or the Shibata version instead. The Red wants to play music, not dissect grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest entry point with plenty of music: easy-going, long-lived and exactly the right thing to make a good deck sound decent in the first place. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil fit it cleanly for you and tell you honestly if your deck actually calls for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciple: moving magnet (MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 1000 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInductance: 500 mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus cut (diamond): conical, 15.5 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 15–25,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: over 20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil wire: copper · Magnet: Alnico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: standard 1\/2 inch, 9 mm hole spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus insert: replaceable (Gold Note Vasari Red TIP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: photopolymer resin, black with red logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Vasari Red and the Vasari Gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red tracks with a conical diamond and sits in a light, 7-gram synthetic resin body; the Gold uses an elliptical cut in a 9.5-gram duralumin body and separates the channels a little better. Output level, load, compliance and tracking force are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the stylus on the Vasari Red myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As an MM system, the Vasari Red has a replaceable stylus insert; Gold Note lists it as the Vasari Red TIP. Once the diamond is worn out after a few hundred hours, the body stays on the tonearm and only the insert gets replaced. We'll order it for you and check the alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs my amplifier's phono input enough for the Vasari Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as it's an MM input. With 4 mV the Red delivers plenty of level and wants to see the usual 47 kΩ. If your amplifier has no phono input at all, you'll need a separate MM phono stage – an MC-capable stage is not required for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vasari Red fit my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a standard half-inch tonearm with 9 mm hole spacing it fits without any issue, and at just 7 grams it also gets along well with the light arms of older decks. We're happy to take care of fitting, tracking force and anti-skate – especially handy for your first own cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vasari Red forgive older or well-worn records?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than the finer cuts in the series. A conical diamond rides higher in the groove and there hits wear marks less often, marks that an elliptical or Shibata cut reproduces mercilessly. For flea-market finds and well-used collections, that's a real advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gold Note Vasari Red at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge wants to be correctly fitted and aligned, even the most affordable one. We fit the Vasari cleanly, set tracking force, azimuth and anti-skate, and advise you on the right phono stage. In Wädenswil you can reach us by phone, email or WhatsApp – even after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red looks good on a solid \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e with an adjustable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearm\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're missing a phono input, you'll find one under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Brushes, scales and alignment aids are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, further cartridges under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989510418768,"sku":"304401","price":250.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-vasari-red-mm-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785925333","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/goldnotevasarired","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}