GOLD NOTE MEDITERRANEO Tabletop Turntable User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: GOLD NOTE

MEDITERRANEO Tabletop Turntable

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing one of our units and welcome into the Gold Note world, where we turn High-End audio and music into a new experience.
Maurizio Aterini,
founder of Gold Note

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE

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 cord supplied must be used only on this unit.
Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.

GENERIC 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 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 polarised or grounding-type plug: a polarised plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or INFORMATIONthe third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 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.

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

appliance

GOLD NOTE – Information on the correct management of waste from household Equipment pursuant to the European Directive 2012/19/EU

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol shown on the equipment or its packaging indicates that the product, at the end of its useful life, must be collected separately from other waste to allow its proper treatment and recycling. The user must therefore deliver, free of charge, the end-of-life equipment to the centres for the separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment, or return it to the dealer in accordance with the procedures established by the legislation.

The appropriate separate collection of discarded equipment allows for proper recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal, helping to avoid the possible dispersion of hazardous substances and negative effects on the environment and health, favouring the reuse and/or recycling of the materials of which the equipment is composed of. Illegal dumping of the product by the user involves the application of administrative sanction provided for by the legislation in force. We invite you consult the current legislation and the measures adopted by the public service operating in your country or territory.

PACKAGE CONTENT

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

The beauty and technical innovation of the Mediterraneo turntable demonstrates Italian flair and distinction, as well as the strong legacy of its Tuscan origins. Here, the traditional emphasis on beauty combines with the greatest attention to perfection.

The Mediterraneo features a 60mm thick curved plinth made of Italian walnut hardwood. Such unique woods are well known for their exceptional elasticity, strength and high density.

The curved plinth is precisely shaped for perfect tuning and is then interfaced with the 3mm stainless steel board threaded to the wooden curved plinth in 18 points. Finally the structure is completed with the 20mm acrylic plinth that carries the recessed electronic boards. The curved wooden plinth is the result of years of research aimed at improving the traditional rectangular shape structure; the extra rigidity given by the curves of the plinth allows for a sophisticated design and exclusive looks. The turntable lays on three massive aluminium adjustable spikes designed specifically for the Mediterraneo.

The Mediterraneo features a new 12V synchronous motor electronically controlled by our proprietary power generator based on a Quadral-Core micro- controller. It effectively minimises vibrations while delivering
high torque for the greatest dynamic and resolution possible.

The Power Supply electronically controls the 331/3 and 45 rpm speed modes, and the fine speed adjustment. The new perfectly polished hourglass motor pulley allows extra smooth rotation of the belt thus reducing the wow & flutter and noise.

The 80mm long platter Spindle/bearing comes directly from the top quality design of the Bellagio Reference; it is fully recessed into the top plinth in order to keep the thick platter as close as possible to the surface, reducing any turbulences generated by the rotation.

The platter is 45mm thick and made of POM, a very elastic but deaf material, it features an extraordinary ability to reduce vibrations while the high-mass helps the rotational stability.

The Mediterraneo redefines the concept of functional design for traditional turntables, exploring innovatiove shapes and materials in an unprecedented way.

A new audio experience awaits you, welcome to the Italian Sound.

DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE

The sound delivered by our turntables is the result of the synergy of a large number of components. Your Mediterraneo features refined details and technical solutions developed to play your vinyl records to perfection.

The main plinth is made of Italian Walnut hardwood, it’s 60mm thick and reinforced with a 3mm stainless steel plate and a 20mm acrylic plinth to provide an extremely rigid structure, offering high stability to prevent vibrations.
Using wood, stainless steel and acrylic for the plinth offers unique advantages in terms of energy dissipation leveraging the unique characteristics of these high-quality materials.
Three adjustable aluminium feet contribute to the insulation of the structure eliminating external vibrations while allowing perfect levelling of the turntable.
Contributing to the stability of the Mediterraneo, the platter is 45mm thick and made of POM, a particularly deaf polymer we chose to guarantee the ideal balance between mass, speed control and insulation.
The spindle is made of high-quality stainless steel, a solid piece machined with the utmost precision to clamp the platter with the special conical shape Split-Spindle™ we developed. The spindle is 80mm long to ensure top-class performance and features a large longitudinal groove on its axis for the lubricating oil to run constantly. With its unique design and the perfect spindle/housing ratio, the spindle distributes the inertial energy along its entire axis completely cancelling lateral friction and preventing the pendulum effect of the platter.
Particular attention and care went into designing the spindle housing, which is recessed to allow the platter to be located as close as possible to the turntable plinth in order to minimise potential air turbulence and guarantee perfectly controlled rotation and speed.
The bronze bearing is finely machined and rectified to guarantee smooth rotation and stability to the spindle, along with the custom platter bearing that is designed to reduce potential noise.
The platter bearing is threaded on the outside in order to be tightly locked into the plinth on its own axis achieving extremely precise coupling.
Our engineers have developed a custom AC 12V micro-controlled motor fine-tuned for accuracy, with 331/3 rpm & 45rpm electronic speed control and pitch adjustment. It delivers a flawless balance of power and torque while operating in complete silence.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN FEATURES

Wow & flutter: 0,1%
Rumble: -80db
Speed: 331/3 rpm and 45 rpm ±0,1%
Speed changing: Electronic with fine pitch control
Transmission: 70 shores rectified EPDM belt
Motor: High torque 12V synchronous
Platter: 45mm thick high-density POM
Platter spindle: Split-spindle™ clamping design
Platter bearing: Tungsten 5mm ball bearing
Tonearm: Gold Note B-7 Ceramic (or opt. B-5.1)
Dust cover: Transparent acrylic with hinges

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Dimensions:
470mm W | 210mm H | 360mm D 590mm W | 510mm H | 460mm D – boxed
Weight: Kg. 20 ; Kg. 26 – boxed

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

FIRST OPERATION

Please remove carefully the protecting foam and check if all the listed items are supplied.
Place the turntable on a levelled surface, then level the turntable.
Install the counterweight on the tonearm, ensure the tracking weight matches the requirements of your cartridge.
Install the drive belt around the motor pulley first, then carefully run it around the platter.
Plug the power adapter cable into the turntable, then connect it to the AC.

POSITIONING THE TURNTABLE
Your turntable has been designed for Hi-Fi systems. It must be protected from direct sun and humidity. Do not place it near heating sources, electrical and electronic motors, mobile phones etc. The levelling and positioning on a solid shelf, is crucial to achieve the best audio performances possible.

SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
The turntable is fully controlled by an electronic power supply.

Inner button starts and stops the 331/3 rpm speed. When this speed is playing, the red LED light is on.
Outer button starts and stops the 45rpm speed. When this speed is playing, the red LED light is on.
The turntable also features a fine speed adjustment “Pitch Control” function to allow for precise calibration of the speed.

PITCH CONTROL MODE
To adjust the speed, press and hold for 4 seconds both the 331/3rpm and 45rpm buttons while the turntable is playing either speed until the red LED light shuts down.

PITCH –
Press the 331/3rpm button until the correct speed is reached. The LED light flashes every time the button is pressed.
PITCH +
Press the 45rpm button until the correct speed is reached. The LED light flashes every time the button is pressed.

To switch off of the PITCH CONTROL MODE press and hold for 4 seconds both the 331/3rpm and the 45rpm buttons until the LED light is on and steady again.

UNBOXING

INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE

PLATTER

Remove the cap from the center of the turntable.
Insert the ball bearing into the bearing housing of the turntable taking care to centre it on the bottom seat.
Add oil to spindle as shown in figure.
Insert the spindle into the bearing housing.
Position the platter on the spindle.
Tighten the spindle tip onto the spindle to lock the platter in place.

*PLEASE NOTE: the bearing housing is already installed in the plinth of the turntable. Do not remove it.

INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE

BELT AND THE TONEARM CABLE

Wrap the belt around the pulley and the platter as shown in the picture.

BELT AND THE TONEARM CABLE

ANTI-SKATING AND COUNTERWEIGHT

POWER ADAPTER AND SPEED CONTROL

CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER

POWER ADAPTER

CARTRIDGE CALIBRATION

ALIGNMENT

DETACHABLE DUST COVER

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
We recommend to register the unit on our internet website within 15 days from the purchase at
www.goldnote.it/product-registration
If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser 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.

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- authorised 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 authorised to do so.

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.

PLEASE NOTE
Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any time and without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CARTRIDGES
TUSCANY

Our top-of-the-line MC cartridge, the result of over 20 years of experience, boasts an extra-thin Micro Ridge diamond tip and precisely hand-wrapped coils.

MACHIAVELLI

A low output MC cartridge that delivers a fantastic dynamic range and tonal balance, the perfect tool to extract the finest details from your records.

PHONO STAGES

PH-1000

The PH-1000 is a fully analogue phono preamplifier featuring limitless EQ Curves, a high-quality Class-A line stage, headphone output and much more. All controlled through the intuitive display and SKC (Single Knob Control) technology.

POWER SUPPLIES

PST-10

The PST-10 is the external power supply dedicated to Gold Note turntables. Improves the soundstage and the dynamic range, delivering even finer details and realism.

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für eines unserer Geräte entschieden haben und herzlich Willkommen in der Welt von Gold Note, wo wir High-End Audio und Musik in eine neue Erfahrung verwandeln.
Maurizio Aterini,
Gründer von Gold Note