{"product_id":"gold-note-es-78-mm-phono-cartridge","title":"Gold Note - ES-78 - MM Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:318;141-458\"\u003eHigh audio performance. Unparalleled ease of use. The Gold Note ES-78 is an MM phono cartridge designed for those beginning their journey into audiophile analogue sound — with a 4mV output, aluminium cantilever, conical diamond stylus, and Alnico magnet, built to the quality standards that define the Gold Note name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:53;494-546\"\u003eThe Perfect Starting Point for Serious Listening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:438;548-985\"\u003eEvery audiophile's journey begins with a first step — a moment when a record plays and something shifts. The Gold Note ES-78 is designed to be that moment. A moving magnet phono cartridge that combines high audio performance with unparalleled ease of use, the ES-78 is the ideal choice for those who are just starting their journey into the world of analogue audio and want to discover what high-quality vinyl playback truly sounds like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:412;987-1398\"\u003eBuilt by Gold Note in Florence, Italy — a brand with a reputation for analogue expertise earned across decades and dozens of acclaimed cartridge designs — the ES-78 brings genuine craftsmanship and considered engineering to the entry point of the range. Its 4mV output level adapts perfectly to any standard MM phono stage, making setup straightforward and the path to great sound shorter than you might expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:45;1400-1444\"\u003eDesigned for the Modern Vinyl Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:533;1446-1978\"\u003eThe ES-78's design is rooted in simplicity without sacrifice. An aluminium cantilever provides rigidity and low mass for accurate groove tracing. A conical diamond stylus offers reliable, consistent contact with the groove walls for faithful, musical playback. An Alnico magnet — chosen by Gold Note for its warm, musical character — generates the signal with a naturalness that synthetic alternatives rarely match. Copper coil wire completes a signal path built from materials selected for their sonic contribution, not their cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:369;1980-2348\"\u003eThe body is machined from black POM (polyoxymethylene) — a precision engineering plastic known for its dimensional stability, low resonance, and vibration-damping properties. At 6g, the ES-78 is lightweight enough to suit a wide range of tonearms and headshells, and its 9mm mounting hole-to-diamond distance ensures straightforward alignment on most turntable setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:42;2350-2391\"\u003ePerformance That Exceeds Expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:493;2393-2885\"\u003eThe ES-78 measures 4mV output, 15–25,000Hz frequency response, \u0026gt;20dB channel separation, 1,000Ω impedance, and 10×10⁻⁶cm\/dyne compliance — a set of figures that underlines Gold Note's commitment to genuine performance at every level of the range. These are not entry-level specifications dressed up with marketing language; they are the measurements of a cartridge that will genuinely reveal the depth and warmth of a well-pressed record, and reward careful setup with a sound that surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:17;2892-2908\"\u003eFeature Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:47;2910-2956\"\u003e🎵 4mV Output — Universal MM Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:254;2957-3210\"\u003eA 4mV output level adapts perfectly to any standard MM phono stage, making the ES-78 immediately compatible with virtually any turntable, preamplifier, or integrated amplifier with an MM phono input — with no loading concerns and no matching complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:53;3212-3264\"\u003e💎 Conical Diamond Stylus \u0026amp; Aluminium Cantilever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:272;3265-3536\"\u003eA conical diamond stylus provides reliable, consistent groove contact for faithful playback across your entire record collection. The lightweight aluminium cantilever delivers the rigidity and low resonance needed for accurate groove tracing and musical detail retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:35;3538-3572\"\u003e🧲 Alnico Magnet \u0026amp; Copper Coil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:193;3573-3765\"\u003eAn Alnico magnet — prized for its warm, natural character — paired with copper coil wire, generates a signal with the musicality and tonal depth that defines the Gold Note analogue philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:51;3767-3817\"\u003e🇮🇹 Gold Note Craftsmanship — Florence, Italy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:224;3818-4041\"\u003eBuilt to the quality standards of Gold Note's Florence workshop — a brand with decades of analogue expertise and a reputation for cartridges that punch well above their price point. The ES-78 is where that tradition begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:24;4048-4071\"\u003eEditorial Blockquote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-50:12;4073-4255\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The ES-78 MM phono cartridge offers high audio performance and unparalleled ease of use — the ideal choice for those who want to discover high-quality analogue sound.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Gold Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"54:1-54:23;4262-4284\"\u003eAt-a-Glance Bullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-69:40;4286-4759\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-56:74;4286-4359\"\u003eMM phono cartridge — 4mV output, universal MM phono stage compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:34;4360-4393\"\u003eFrequency response: 15–25,000Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"58:1-58:29;4394-4422\"\u003eChannel separation: \u0026gt; 20dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"59:1-59:43;4423-4465\"\u003eImpedance: 1,000Ω — Suggested load: 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"60:1-60:29;4466-4494\"\u003eCompliance: 10×10⁻⁶cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-61:32;4495-4526\"\u003eSuggested tracking weight: 2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:23;4527-4549\"\u003eAluminium cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"63:1-63:25;4550-4574\"\u003eConical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:16;4575-4590\"\u003eAlnico magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:19;4591-4609\"\u003eCopper coil wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:56;4610-4665\"\u003eBody: black POM — precision-engineered, low resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:41;4666-4706\"\u003eMounting hole to diamond distance: 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:13;4707-4719\"\u003eWeight: 6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:40;4720-4759\"\u003eDesigned and built in Florence, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"73:1-73:27;4766-4792\"\u003eFinish \/ Colour Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:8;4794-4801\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:8;4794-4801\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:18;4808-4825\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-97:21;4827-5271\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMM Phono Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e15–25,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1,000Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSuggested Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e47kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e10×10⁻⁶cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u0026gt; 20dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSuggested Tracking Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eConical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCoil Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAlnico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMounting Hole Diamond Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlack POM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"101:1-101:17;5278-5294\"\u003eClosing Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"103:1-103:254;5296-5549\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"High performance. Unmatched ease of use. The Gold Note ES-78 is where the journey into serious analogue listening begins — built with the craftsmanship of Florence, and the conviction that great sound should be accessible from the very first listen.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45256811020403,"sku":"ES-78","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2109\/2929\/files\/Gold-Note-ES-78-MM-Phono-Cartridge-australia.png?v=1784343584","url":"https:\/\/www.theaudiotailor.com.au\/products\/gold-note-es-78-mm-phono-cartridge","provider":"The Audio Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}