Gold Note Donatello Red MC Phono Cartridge

Gold Note Donatello Red Low Output MC Phono Cartridge

Born from the challenge to design the best sounding cartridge of its category.

The Donatello MC cartridge is our response coming out of our engineering efforts to create the best sounding cartridge of its category. Inserted in its exclusive machined Aluminium body, it results in an ultra light – only 7 grams – cartridge that can perform at its best on every tonearm. With its beautiful, perfectly damped body, this high-performance cartridge is an ideal companion for any tonearm and turntable matching.

THE NEW ITALIAN MC PHONO CARTRIDGES

The main idea pursued by designing the Donatello MC cartridge was simply to engineer the best sounding cartridge of its category, enabled by a solid machined aluminium body and light enough to be handled by any tonearm.

After two years of continuous research, the results exceeded our highest expectations. With its sophisticated computer modeling design, the body made of machined aluminium weighs only 7 grams.

The Donatello is perfectly damped to help the cantilever achieve the best tracking ability. Its high-precision micro elliptical diamond stylus-tip, designed for top audio performances, will let you enjoy even the smallest musical details.

Donatello is available in two models: Gold with a low output level and Red with a high output level to be easily driven by MM phono stages as well.

• Original design 100% Made in Italy.
• Wide extended frequency response.
• Easy load to match easily any phono stage.
• Good gain for perfect amplifier matching.
• Moderate compliance and light weight for easy tone arm matching.

• TYPE: Gold: MC Low Output Phono Cartridge, Red: MC High Output Phono Cartridge
• OUTPUT LEVEL: Red: 1.8mV
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Gold: 10-40000Hz, Red: 10-35000Hz
• IMPEDANCE: Gold: 40Ω, Red: 140Ω
• SUGGESTED LOAD: Gold: 470Ω, Red: 47KΩ
• COMPLIANCE: 12×10-6cm/dyne
• CHANNEL SEPARATION: > 24dB
• CHANNEL BALANCE: < 1dB
• SUGGESTED TRACKING WEIGHT: 1.8g to 2.1g
• CANTILEVER: Aluminium
• DIAMOND: Micro Elliptical
• COIL WIRE: Copper
• MAGNET: Samarium-Cobalt
• MOUNTING HOLE DIAMOND DISTANCE: 9mm
• WEIGHT: 7g
• FINISHES: Gold: Duraluminium alloy gold with black logo, Red: Duraluminium red with white logo

UK Delivery

• FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
• Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

• £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
• £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

• Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
  £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

• Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

• Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
• Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.