ES-78
Dedicated 78 RPM Cartridge for Shellac Collectors
Descripción ⌄
GoldNote ES-78 MM cartridge — optimised for 78 RPM shellac playback. Entry-level MM cartridge with aluminium cantilever and conical diamond stylus, designed for those beginning their vinyl journey. Delivers 4mV output at 1,000Ω impedance, compatible with all standard MM phono inputs. Alnico magnets and POM body provide reliable, musical performance with a 2g tracking force.
Technical background
GoldNote cartridges are hand-assembled at the brand's Florence workshop. MC models use Samarium-Cobalt or neodymium magnet assemblies with coils wound from gold-plated silver AWG40 or copper wire at extremely low turns counts to minimise internal impedance. Stylus profiles progress from Conical (Vasari Red) through Elliptical, Micro Elliptical, Line Contact and Micro Ridge (Tuscany Gold), with cantilevers in aluminium, boron or sapphire depending on tier.
Design story
All GoldNote cartridges are assembled by hand in Florence, Italy, where each generator is wound and tested individually. The naming tradition honours Renaissance artists and thinkers born in Tuscany — Tuscany, Machiavelli, Giotto, Da Vinci, Donatello, Vasari — reflecting GoldNote's commitment to Italian cultural heritage and artisanal craft in every product regardless of price point.
Best for
Vinyl enthusiasts who collect 78 RPM shellac records; T-5 or Valore 425 Plus owners wanting to play 78s without a specialist second deck Vinyl enthusiasts who collect 78 RPM shellac records; T-5 or Valore 425 Plus owners wanting to play 78s without a specialist deck 78 RPM playback: ES-78 + any GoldNote turntable with 78 RPM setting + PH-5 (78 rpm input) + IS-10
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Características ⌄
- MM cartridge designed for audiophiles: Alnico magnet, aluminium cantilever, Conical diamond, black POM body — channel separation >20 dB, unparalleled ease of use
- Conical diamond stylus and 2g tracking force make it tolerant of worn records and forgiving of minor tonearm alignment imperfections
- Black POM body with Alnico magnets for warm, engaging playback; plug-and-play compatibility with any standard MM phono input
- Optimised for 78 RPM shellac records — conical stylus, 2g tracking force for vintage groove geometry
- 4mV output compatible with any standard MM phono input; warm Alnico magnet system adds musical engagement
- Plays historic shellac records without damaging the groove — the only GoldNote cartridge for 78 RPM playback