Gold Note B-7 Ceramic Tonearm

Gold Note's flagship tonearm with ceramic bearings

The Gold Note B-7 Ceramic represents the pinnacle of Italian tonearm engineering. Handmade with titanium arm wand, German GRW ceramic ball bearings, and stainless steel counterweight, this 9″ tonearm extracts maximum detail from any cartridge up to 15g.

German GRW ceramic ball bearings

High-precision ceramic ball bearings exclusively manufactured by GRW Germany. Individually tested and sealed for true noiseless performance, allowing your phono cartridge to reveal the finest nuances engraved in your vinyl records.

Titanium arm wand with variable sections

242mm effective length with 19mm overhang fits virtually any high-quality turntable. Entirely titanium arm wand features 6 sections of different thickness (12mm rectified tube, 0.6mm wall) for optimized rigidity and resonance control.

Universal cartridge compatibility

Precisely machined stainless steel counterweight handles cartridges up to 15g (VTF 0.176N/18g). Optional additional weights available for heavier cartridges. 24° offset angle ensures perfect geometry on most turntables.

Precision adjustments

Adjustable VTA on collar, azimuth on headshell, 5-position wire anti-skating, and hydraulic lift mechanism. AWG36 Hyper Litz shielded 99.9999% OFC internal cables with 1.5m custom 4-pole DIN/RCA external cable included.

Flagship Italian construction

Made of aluminium, ceramic, and titanium with black anodised shell/pivot, titanium arm wand, and stainless steel counterweight. 23mm plinth shaft insertion and 195g weight (without counterweight) for perfect mass matching.

Perfect match for Vinyl Sound turntables

Vinyl Sound recommends the B-7 Ceramic for our Gold Note turntables including Bellagio, Mediterraneo X, Giglio, Pianosa, and Valore series. Contact us in Buffalo, NY for system matching with high-end cartridges, amplifiers, and speakers.

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