GOLD NOTE B-5.1 Precision Tonearm User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- GOLD NOTE
Table of Contents
GOLD NOTE B-5.1 Precision Tonearm
DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
B-5.1 is an elegant high-performance tonearm completely designed and handmade in Italy with the greatest attention to details to achieve maximum precision and to deliver the truly best sonic results.
The B-5.1 is powered by high-precision micro ball-bearings made in Germany by GRW -exclusively manufactured for Gold Note – singularly sealed and packed to preserve their perfect integrity.
The B-5.1’s effective length of 242mm with a 19mm overhang makes it easy to install on any turntable.
The tonearm features a double counterweight for perfect set up adjustment for virtually all phono cartridges.
Optionally, extra weights are available to handle phono cartridges of higher mass.
The B-5.1 ultra precisely engineered tonearm will bring to life your favorite music getting natural, extra detailed and refined audio performances.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All our tonearms are perfectly calibrated before leaving our factory.
If further adjustments are needed, please contact Gold Note dealer as all
interventions must be carried out or supervised by qualified personnel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Typology: 9” Ball Bearing Tonearm
Overhang: 19mm
Offset: 24°
Arm wand: straight aluminum 6000 alloy
Inserting Plinth Shaft: 23mm
Dynamic effective mass: 10g
VTF: 0.186N (19g)
VTA: adjustable on collar
Lift: hydraulic
Anti-skating: wire/5 positions
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 pole DIN/RCA
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Effective length: 242 mm
Weight: 195g without counterweight
FINISHES
Shell and pivot: Black anodised Aluminium
Arm wand: Black anodised Aluminium
Counterweight: Stainless Steel
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
- ANTI-SKATING nylon wire with bullet counterweight
- ANTI-SKATING adjustment bar
- TONEARM COUNTERWEIGHT: to set up the correct tracking force depending on the phono cartridge in use
INSTALLING THE ANTI-SKATING SYSTEM
- Slip the loop of the ANTI-SKATING nylon wire over the groove of the ADJUSTMENT BAR
- Feed the wire through the loop of the SUPPORT HOOP
- Adjust the ANTI-SKATING force choosing the correct groove on the ADJUSTMENT BAR
VTA SETUP
Loose the Hex-bolt indicated by the arrow on the collar using the 1,5mm Allen Wrench supplied to lift up or down the arm correctly adjusting the VTA as necessary.
WARRANTY
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.
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-
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQ
| ACTION | DESCRIPTION | HOW TO ADJUST IT |
|---|---|---|
| CLEANING THE UNIT | • Use EXTREME care and ONLY very soft cotton cloth to |
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| SYMPTOM | DESCRIPTION | CAUSE | REMEDY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPEAKER HUMMING PROBLEMS | The speakers hum when the cable is connected to the | ||
| amplifier. | • The tone arm is not correctly grounded. | • Be sure the Phono |
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.
For spare parts visit the official Gold Note store at: http://www.akamaiaudio.it/
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ONLY TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL
FOR SERVICE
WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 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.
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Read these instructions and store them.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow the instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Do not block the ventilation openings and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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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 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.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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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.
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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.- Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
- Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
- Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
- The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
- The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
- The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
- Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head- phones can cause hearing loss.
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