The Gold Note T-5 is the kind of turntable that reminds you Italian design has always understood that beauty and restraint aren't in conflict — they clarify each other. The HDF plinth, carved out at strategic points to interrupt resonance paths, pairs with an inverted bearing under a 15mm ultra-clear glass platter to deliver a noise floor that feels incongruously quiet for the price. Gold Note's own B-5.2 tonearm — micro-ball bearings, OFC Hyper-Litz wiring — tracks with enough delicacy to let transients arrive with snap and presence. Play a record you know cold and the T-5 will show you a groove or two you forgot were there.
- Condition
- NEW
- Factory Specs
Wow & Flutter 0.3%
Rumble -72dB
Speed 33⅓rpm and 45rpm (±0.1%)
Speed Changing Manual (groove on the pulley)
Transmission Belt Rectified EPDM (70 Shore)
Motor 12V synchronous
Plinth 0.91″ HDF
Platter 0.59″ Ultra-Clear glass
Platter Spindle Inverted bearing
Platter Bearing Chromed Steel 5mm ball bearing
Tonearm Gold Note B-5.2
Dust Cover Transparent acrylic (removable)
Power Supply 12V AC, 100–120V 60Hz / 220–240V 50Hz
Power Consumption Max 3W
Dimensions 16.73″ W × 5.51″ H × 14.17″ D
Weight (Net) 16.53 lbs
Weight (Boxed) 27.56 lbs
Warranty 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty; extends to 24 months with product registration; transferable to subsequent owner
- Documentation
- Gold Note T-5 Owner's Manual
- Liner Notes
The Gold Note T-5 turntable exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian design and engineering in a compact, high-performance package. Combining sleek aesthetics with advanced technology, the T-5 delivers impressive sound quality while maintaining a visually striking presence in any audio setup. With a black lacquered plinth and ultra-clear glass platter, the T-5 is as much a work of art as it is a high-end audio instrument, providing audiophiles with both form and function in one beautifully crafted package.
The T-5's 15mm thick glass platter is mounted on an inverted bearing system featuring a 5mm chromed-steel ball, ensuring low friction and silent, stable operation. Powered by a precision 12V synchronous motor with a high-damping EPDM belt and manual speed selection via pulley grooves, the T-5 ensures consistent rotation at both 33⅓ and 45 RPM. Three adjustable NBR rubber feet provide a semi-floating suspension system, isolating the turntable from external vibrations. The included Gold Note B-5.2 tonearm features a lightweight aluminum arm wand, precision micro-ball bearings, and a 3D-printed headshell with OFC Hyper-Litz internal wiring, with adjustable VTA and azimuth for excellent tracking accuracy and fine detail retrieval.
- Stock No.
- 15496424161501
The Gold Note T-5 is the kind of turntable that reminds you Italian design has always understood that beauty and restraint aren't in conflict — they clarify each other. The HDF plinth, carved out at strategic points to interrupt resonance paths, pairs with an inverted bearing under a 15mm ultra-clear glass platter to deliver a noise floor that feels incongruously quiet for the price. Gold Note's own B-5.2 tonearm — micro-ball bearings, OFC Hyper-Litz wiring — tracks with enough delicacy to let transients arrive with snap and presence. Play a record you know cold and the T-5 will show you a groove or two you forgot were there.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Wow & Flutter 0.3%
Rumble -72dB
Speed 33⅓rpm and 45rpm (±0.1%)
Speed Changing Manual (groove on the pulley)
Transmission Belt Rectified EPDM (70 Shore)
Motor 12V synchronous
Plinth 0.91″ HDF
Platter 0.59″ Ultra-Clear glass
Platter Spindle Inverted bearing
Platter Bearing Chromed Steel 5mm ball bearing
Tonearm Gold Note B-5.2
Dust Cover Transparent acrylic (removable)
Power Supply 12V AC, 100–120V 60Hz / 220–240V 50Hz
Power Consumption Max 3W
Dimensions 16.73″ W × 5.51″ H × 14.17″ D
Weight (Net) 16.53 lbs
Weight (Boxed) 27.56 lbs
Warranty 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty; extends to 24 months with product registration; transferable to subsequent owner
Documentation
Gold Note T-5 Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
The Gold Note T-5 turntable exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian design and engineering in a compact, high-performance package. Combining sleek aesthetics with advanced technology, the T-5 delivers impressive sound quality while maintaining a visually striking presence in any audio setup. With a black lacquered plinth and ultra-clear glass platter, the T-5 is as much a work of art as it is a high-end audio instrument, providing audiophiles with both form and function in one beautifully crafted package.
The T-5's 15mm thick glass platter is mounted on an inverted bearing system featuring a 5mm chromed-steel ball, ensuring low friction and silent, stable operation. Powered by a precision 12V synchronous motor with a high-damping EPDM belt and manual speed selection via pulley grooves, the T-5 ensures consistent rotation at both 33⅓ and 45 RPM. Three adjustable NBR rubber feet provide a semi-floating suspension system, isolating the turntable from external vibrations. The included Gold Note B-5.2 tonearm features a lightweight aluminum arm wand, precision micro-ball bearings, and a 3D-printed headshell with OFC Hyper-Litz internal wiring, with adjustable VTA and azimuth for excellent tracking accuracy and fine detail retrieval.
Stock No.
15496424161501
