Gold Note
Gold Note Pianosa
Best high-end turntable for audiophiles seeking Italian design and sonic precision.
Experience superior audio with the Gold Note Pianosa Turntable, a blend of innovative Italian design and premium materials. Its distinctive lower plinth, inspired by a catenary curve, is available in elegant Italian Walnut or Black Lacquered MDF. The reinforced upper plinth ensures rigidity for optimal performance. Featuring a 12V synchronous motor system for minimal vibration and a high-precision pivot for smooth rotation, the Pianosa delivers exceptional detail and dynamic response. It includes the Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm and offers electronic speed control for precise playback.
$3795.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
189
/ 1020
#189 in Turntables & Record Players
Price vs Category Average
-13%
Below average
Drive Type
Belt Drive
/ Belt Drive
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking deep musical resolution and dynamic soundscapes
- Design lovers prioritizing elegant aesthetics and premium build quality
- Listeners demanding pitch-perfect stability and consistent playback fidelity
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for an all-in-one entry point
- Novice users intimidated by complex manual calibration and setup
- Shoppers wanting a ready-to-play system out of the box
Performance breakdown
Vibration Isolation
The catenary plinth design effectively eliminates unwanted resonance for cleaner playback.
Speed Stability
Electronic control ensures pitch remains rock-solid during long listening sessions.
Tonearm Precision
The B-5.1 tonearm tracks grooves with exceptional accuracy and minimal friction.
Build Quality
Handmade Italian craftsmanship results in a stunning, rigid, and durable chassis.
Operational Ease
Manual operation requires a gentle touch but rewards with superior sonic fidelity.
Dynamic Range
Delivers a wide, expressive soundstage that brings complex recordings to life.
Key Specs
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Platter Material
Dampened Poly-Vinyl
Wow & Flutter
0.1%
Rumble
-77db
Speeds
33⅓rpm and 45rpm ±0.1%
Tonearm
Gold Note B-5.1
Dimensions
425mm W | 170mm H | 360mm D
Weight
13.5 kg net
Features
- Unique catenary curve plinth design
- Reinforced plinth for enhanced rigidity
- Low-vibration 12V synchronous motor
- High-precision, low-friction pivot system
- Electronic speed control with fine pitch
- Includes Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm
- Handmade Italian craftsmanship
- Excellent vibration control and dynamics
What customers say
The Gold Note Pianosa turntable earns high praise for its exceptional build quality and stunning musical presentation. Reviewers consistently highlight the superior Italian craftsmanship, noting the high mass and dampening features that ensure silent operation and stable speed. Aesthetically, its elegant design makes it a visual centerpiece. Sonically, the Pianosa delivers a rich, detailed, and highly musical performance, rendering complex passages with remarkable clarity and dynamics. Users feel the investment is justified by the reference level performance, noting it honors the vinyl format by conveying genuine emotion. The overall consensus is that this turntable perfectly blends aesthetic elegance with high fidelity engineering for discerning listeners.
Know before you buy
No, the Pianosa does not have a built-in preamp. You will need to connect it to an external phono stage or an amplifier with a dedicated phono input to play your records.
The turntable features electronic speed control, allowing you to switch between speeds easily using the controls on the unit. It also includes fine pitch adjustment to ensure your playback speed is perfectly accurate.
Yes, the Pianosa comes pre-fitted with the Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm, which is designed specifically to complement the turntable's performance and precision.
Like most belt-drive turntables, the belt may eventually need replacement after several years of use. Otherwise, the high-precision pivot system is designed for long-term reliability with minimal maintenance.
Yes, a dust cover is included with the Pianosa to help protect the platter and tonearm from debris when the turntable is not in use.
The turntable measures 425mm wide by 360mm deep. Given its 13.5 kg weight, ensure your shelf or rack is sturdy and level to maintain optimal vibration control.
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