The Gold Note B-7 Ceramic X is a high-quality tonearm for record players and belongs to the upper class of analog hi-fi equipment. It is manufactured by the Italian company Gold Note, which specializes in premium and technically sophisticated vinyl components. It is important to note right from the start: this is not a cartridge, but the component that holds the cartridge and guides it precisely across the record.

This tonearm is designed to produce as little self-resonance as possible while offering maximum control over tracking. To achieve this, it utilizes extremely precise ceramic bearings, among other things, which minimize friction and allow for very smooth, clean movement. The arm tube is made of titanium, offering a rare combination of low weight and high rigidity. Together with the elaborately damped aluminum and ceramic construction, this ensures that unwanted resonances are significantly reduced.

In terms of sound, the B-7 Ceramic X aims to extract every detail from the record. In a suitable system, this results in a very clear, open reproduction with high resolution and a stable soundstage. Particularly high-quality cartridges benefit from this because the tonearm provides them with the precision and stability needed to reach their full potential.

It is typically used in combination with premium turntables like the Gold Note Mediterraneo X and is clearly aimed at ambitious listeners or audiophiles looking to take their analog chain to a very high level. In terms of price as well, at around two and a half thousand euros, it occupies a range that clearly sets it apart from entry-level solutions.

Type:
9-inch tonearm (gimbal-mounted)

Effective length:
242 mm

Overhang:
19 mm

Offset angle:
approx. 24°

Effective mass:
approx. 10 g (medium weight)

Bearing:
Ceramic ball bearings (GRW, Germany), extremely low friction

Tonearm tube:
Titanium, multi-part for resonance control

Materials:
Aluminum, ceramic, titanium

Mounting diameter (shaft):
23 mm

Net weight (without counterweight):
approx. 195 g

Counterweight:
Stainless steel, expandable for heavier cartridges

Cartridge compatibility:
up to approx. 15 g

Adjustments:

VTA (tonearm height) adjustable

Azimuth adjustable

Anti-skating via thread/weight

Damped tonearm lift

Wiring:

Internal:
99.9999% OFC copper (Hyper Litz)

External:
DIN → RCA cable (~1.5 m)

Herstellerangaben:

Gold Note
158 Virginio Street
50025 , Montespertoli
Italy
mktg@goldnote.it

Verantwortliche Person:

AUDIO-TRADE Hi-Fi Distribution Company Ltd.
Wallufer Straße 2
65343 , Eltville am Rhein
Germany
info@audiotra.de