GOLD NOTE B-7 Ceramic High-Precision Tonearm User Manual

GOLD NOTE B-7 Ceramic High-Precision Tonearm

PACKAGE CONTENT

1.  1 Cylindrical counterweight 110 g
2. 1 Additional counterweight 28.5 g
3. Nylon wire and anti-skating weight (already assembled)
4. Phono cable plus 1,5
5. Protractor
6. 1 Allen key 2,5mm
7. 1 Allen key 2,0mm
8. 1 Allen key 1,5mm
9. 1 GN Stylus Gauge
10. 1 User manual

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

A well-designed tonearm should perform at its best with every cartridge while keeping things simple and effective, being easy to install and use, adding quality materials and elegant looks to the equation and you’ll get an idea of the B-7 Ceramic. Carefully hand-made in Italy with only one purpose: make your cartridge dive deep into the vinyl and bring to life the most natural and detailed music. Inside the B-7 Ceramic, you’ll find four high-precision micro- ceramic ball-bearings manufactured in Germany by GRW treated singularly and sealed to preserve their integrity and extreme precision, a crucial factor to enable noiseless functionality to let you enjoy every single nuance in your records. B-7 Ceramic effective length of 242mm with 19mm overhang makes it easy to install on any turntable. The rear arm wand is damped with silicon spacer to reduce unwanted vibrations and handles a finely machined Stainless Steel counterweight to set up most phono cartridges (up to 15-gram mass). The vertical ultra-low friction ceramic ball-bearings are pivoted through stainless steel bolts manually adjusted, the horizontal movement is driven by two micro ball-bearings directly inserted in the main rectified pivot. With a 23mm diameter arm shaft, the B-7 Ceramic can be secured on every turntable, improving performances and everyday pleasure.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All our tonearms are perfectly calibrated before leaving our factory. If further adjustments are needed, please contact the Gold Note dealer as all interventions must be carried out or supervised by qualified personnel.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Typology: 9” Ball Bearing Tonearm
2. Overhang: 19mm
3. Offset: 24°
4. Arm wand: Straight Titanium with 6 different sections
5. Inserting Plinth Shaft: 23mm
6. Dynamic effective mass: 10g
7. VTF: 0.176N (18g)
8. VTA: adjustable on the collar
9. Lift: hydraulic
10. Anti-skating: wire 5 positions
11. Anti-skating force: from the center to the outside the effect is 0.5g each step = 0.5 – 1.0 – 1.5 – 2.0 – 2.5

CABLES

• Internal cables: AWG36 Hyper Litz shielded 99,99% OFC
• External cable supplied: 1,5m custom 4 poles DIN/RCA

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Effective length: 242 mm
• Weight: 195g without counterweight

FINISHES

• Shell and pivot: Black anodized Aluminium
• Arm wand: titanium
• Counterweight: Stainless Steel natural
• Hydraulic lift board: Black

INSTALLATION

STEP 1

Insert the tonearm into the arm collar on the turntable and block it with the hex-bolts on the collar while adjusting the VTA (requires the cartridge to be already installed).
Insert the Phono Cable into the arm collar of the turntable as suggested in the picture. Insert the arm into the base and then proceed to screw the 3 grains arranged on the external circumference at intervals of 120 °.

STEP 2

Connect the Phono Cable to the tonearm.
To align the female DIN connector of the tonearm to the male DIN connector of the cable correctly refer to the ground slot.

OVERVIEW AND ANTI-SKATING

1. ANTI-SKATING nylon wire with bullet counterweight
2.  ANTI-SKATING adjustment bar
3. TONEARM COUNTERWEIGHT: to set up the correct tracking force depending on the phono cartridge in use

INSTALLING THE ANTI-SKATING SYSTEM

1. Slip the loop of the ANTI-SKATING nylon wire over the groove of the ADJUSTMENT BAR
2.  Feed the wire through the loop of the SUPPORT HOOP
3. Adjust the ANTI-SKATING force choosing the correct groove on the ADJUSTMENT BAR

VTA

To up or down the arm by correctly adjusting the VTA, use the 1.5 mm Allen key supplied by Gold Note and insert it in the three holes on the arm board indicated by the arrows.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

We recommend registering the unit on our internet website within 15 days from the purchase at www. gold note.it/product-registration If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser’s home address the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused. Please note that the warranty does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Stylus, and Batteries.

WARRANTY
All Gold Note products come with a warranty against defective materials and workmanship. Any service and inspection must be carried out by a Gold Note dealer or distributor so in case you need any assistance with this product, please contact the seller. If you experience any problems locating your official Gold Note dealer or distributor, please check our website.
PLEASE NOTE
Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any time and without notice.
WARNING
Gold Note products should only be opened, serviced, and inspected by certified Gold Note technicians and dealers. Work performed by unqualified personnel may cause serious damage or personal injury. Opening of the product by non- authorized personnel will void the guarantee. In this case, contact your dealer to be advised on how the fault can be solved. Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the distributor without being authorized to do so.

TROUBLESHOOTING

clean the unit.

Any acid will irreversibly damage the unit fine finishes.

Do not use any alcohol to clean the unit. Only dry cloth is allowed.

Cable DIN Connector is well inserted in the tone arm female DIN.
 |  | •  The interconnect input and/or output cables of the amplifiers are not shielded.| •  Be sure to always use shielded cables for the amp connections.
 |  | •  The cartridge connectors are not well inserted.| •  Verify the cartridge connectors are well inserted.
 |  | •  The Ground DIN connector slots do not touch each other.| •  Be sure the DIN slot contacts touch each other well.
TONE ARM TRACKS BAD| The Headshell is bent.|  | •  Adjust the Azimuth of the Head-Shell with the supplied 0,9mm Allen Wrench as described in the specific chapter of this manual.
 | The Vertical Tracking Angle of the arm is Wrong.|  | •  Adjust the VTA moving the arm shaft by loosing the three hex-bolts placed on the edge on the arm board collar with the help of the 1,5mm Allen Wrench supplied.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ONLY TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE
WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

Do not disassemble any part of the product. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel. Protect the product from rain, humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc. The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.

• Serial Number
• Model

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• Read these instructions and store them.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow the instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block the ventilation openings and install them in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug: a polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
•  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way (such as when the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture) and in any case when the apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped.

1. Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
2. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
3.  Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
4.  The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
5.  The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
6.  The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
7.  If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire, or excessive heat.
8. Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

Akamai S.r.l. service@goldnote.it www.goldnote.it

References

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