THE GOLD NOTE PHILOSOPHY: TECHNOLOGY, PURITY, EMOTION

In the overcrowded and often overblown world of high-end audio, Gold Note adopts a philosophy that is as simple as it is revolutionary:
‘Choose the best conductor, design the best geometry.’

For us, this is not a slogan, but a mission. Each cable is the result of an in-depth engineering study aimed at minimising parasitic capacitance, inductance and resistance, maximising transparency, speed of response and tonal neutrality.

ADAPTIVE GEOMETRY: CONSTANT IMPEDANCE, UNCHANGED MUSICALITY

An audio cable is not just a conductor, but an acoustic component in its own right. During use, bends, twists and tensions change the distance between the conductors and the dielectric, altering impedance and introducing micro-reflections, phase shifts and loss of detail.

Gold Note solves this with a unique self-adaptive geometry: a flexible internal structure that allows solid-core conductors to elastically rearrange themselves, compensating for micro-variations and maintaining electrical integrity. It is like having a “passive servo-mechanism” built into the cable geometry, capable of ensuring signal transmission consistency even under real dynamic conditions.

SOLID-CORE TECHNOLOGY AND REDUCTION OF THE SKIN EFFECT

All Gold Note cables employ solid-core conductors wherever technically possible. In contrast to multi-strand cables, solid-core conductors:

• Provide a single, stable path for the signal
• Reduce susceptibility to geometrical distortion
• Improve signal time coherence

In addition, they significantly reduce the so-called skin effect, a physical phenomenon whereby, at high frequencies, current tends to concentrate on the conductor surface, reducing the effective conductive cross-section. This leads to frequency-selective distortion. Solid-core conductors of optimised and pure cross-section drastically reduce this effect, improving conductivity even in the extended audio band.

TANGIBLE INNOVATION: OIL, ELASTOLLAN® AND ACTIVE DAMPING

Gold Note uses Elastollan® sealed hoses filled with high-density mineral oil. This unique choice has two main advantages:

• Ultra-efficient electrical insulation
• Damping of mechanical vibrations of the conductor

This system acts as a liquid damper, absorbing micro-vibrations that can introduce noise and instability, resulting in a more natural, smooth and harshness-free sound.

PURE CONNECTIONS: NO COMPROMISES

All Gold Note connectors are rhodium-plated or gold-plated, strictly without nickel interfaces, a metal that is notoriously poorly conductive and causes electrical “bottlenecks”. Plating is carried out directly on pure copper or on materials treated with silver film to guarantee maximum purity and minimum contact resistance.

ACTIVE GROUNDING & QUANTUM FILTERING

In the MAGNIFICO series, the cables are equipped with a unique battery-powered active grounding system that completely isolates EMI/RFI interference and generates an amazing “black background”:

More background silence = more perceived volume = more natural detail
The ARNO and ARNO EXTRA mains distributors integrate Bybee quantum filters, capable of eliminating quantum and photonic noise, improving sonic focus and three-dimensionality.

In conclusion, Gold Note cables represent an integrated audio engineering project, where every detail – from the dielectric to the geometry, from the conductor to the connectors – is designed to guarantee maximum signal transmission fidelity.
A holistic approach, 100% Made in Italy, that transforms every listening session into an authentic and technically impeccable emotional experience.

MAGNIFICO

The pinnacle of conductive art – Pure Silver and Active Grounding Technology
The MAGNIFICO range represents the absolute peak of Gold Note’s engineering in the high-end audio cabling field. Each cable is built around seven 1 mm² solid-core conductors made of ultra-pure solid silver, each housed in a sealed Elastollan® tube filled with a special mineral oil acting as a dielectric, capable of absorbing vibrations, stabilising temperature and optimising signal propagation.
These are joined by two additional solid-core pure silver conductors, dedicated to an innovative external active grounding system, connected to a specific separate box containing a battery-powered stabilised circuit. This device virtually eliminates any ground noise, drastically lowering background noise and clearly improving signal clarity.
Unlike the common belief that silver sounds “cold” or “harsh”, our solid silver delivers a warm, refined, and three-dimensional musicality, with no artificial sharpness. Issues found in many “silver” cables arise from the use of plated copper (so-called “galvanic” or “chemical” silver), found in most competing products falsely marketed as pure silver.

Furthermore, the surface oxidation of solid silver is just as conductive as silver itself, allowing the cable to improve over time with break-in, unlike plated cables, where oxidation breaks the electrical continuity.

The sound of MAGNIFICO:
· Absolute black background
· Perceived volume increase
· Impressive frequency extension
· Exceptionally refined micro-dynamics and harmonics
· Deep and natural detail, never fatiguing

MAGNIFICO is more than a cable: it is an active component of the audio system, designed for those who seek the highest expression of sonic truth.

EXTRA

Reference performance with balanced tone – Silver and Copper in synergy
The EXTRA range inherits the architecture of the Magnifico model.
It features the same geometry with 1 mm² solid-core conductors, but introduces a new hybrid configuration:
· Pure silver to enhance transparency and micro-dynamics
· OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) to ensure musicality and tonal body

Additionally, in this range, each conductor is individually insulated inside Elastollan® tubes immersed in oil. This solution provides the same mechanical and thermal control as the top-tier models, but without active grounding.
Sound of the EXTRA cables in summary: balanced tonality, extremely high resolution, rich harmonics, and realistic micro-detail. Ideal for high-definition systems and the most discerning listeners.

PLUS

The ideal choice for balanced systems – Pure OFC Copper, exclusive geometry
The PLUS range uses 1 mm² solid-core OFC copper conductors, arranged in the same sophisticated geometry as the EXTRA range, with oil-bathed Elastollan® dielectric and insulation directly derived from premium cables. The result is an extremely clean, natural, stable reproduction with exemplary tonal neutrality. The PLUS cable does not mask, embellish, or colour – it enhances the quality of the system it is part of.
Sound of the PLUS cables in summary: detailed, transparent, highly musical. Perfect for those with a well-balanced setup looking for a definitive cable with excellent value for money.

ESSENTIAL

Superior performance, accessible price – Honest sound with no compromise
The ESSENTIAL range is made with multi-stranded OFC copper conductors, designed with optimised insulation to reduce the skin effect and typical distortions of standard cables. Despite their affordable cost, these cables – entirely handcrafted in Italy like all Gold Note products – offer surprisingly balanced sound, capable of dramatically improving the performance of any entry or mid-level system, far outperforming standard stock cables. Sound of the ESSENTIAL cables in summary: precise, linear, enhancing. A perfect solution to begin the audiophile journey without sacrificing quality.

Superior performance, accessible price – Honest sound with no compromise
The ESSENTIAL range is made with multi-stranded OFC copper conductors, designed with optimised insulation to reduce the skin effect and typical distortions of standard cables.
Despite their affordable cost, these cables – entirely handcrafted in Italy like all Gold Note products – offer surprisingly balanced sound, capable of dramatically improving the performance of any entry or mid-level system, far outperforming standard stock cables.
Sound of the ESSENTIAL cables in summary: precise, linear, enhancing. A perfect solution to begin the audiophile journey without sacrificing quality.

EXCELLENCE IS NOT AN ACCESSORY

All Gold Note cables are designed and built in Italy, with a sonic coherence that makes them synergistic in any setup.
The entire system sounds better – not just the sum of its parts.

GOLD NOTE AUDIO CABLES – TYPES AND AVAILABLE RANGES

A connection for every need, a range for every level of excellence
All Gold Note cables are available in the four families: MAGNIFICO, EXTRA, PLUS and ESSENTIAL
Each type of cable is named after an Italian city, symbolising our identity and craftsmanship deeply rooted in the region.

INTERCONNECT – FIRENZE LINE

(RCA / XLR)
High-coherence analogue connection
The FIRENZE cables are designed for high-fidelity analogue signal transmission. They offer transparency, neutrality and natural dynamics, with stable impedance and low parasitic capacitance, both in unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR) versions.
· Self-adaptive geometry for impedance stability
· Solid-core conductors
· Optimised insulation for maximum fidelity

SPEAKER – SIENA LINE

Precise and controlled power transfer
The SIENA line ensures a neutral transmission of power signals, even over long distances. The separated solid-core conductors, dynamic shielding, and banana or spade terminals in ultra-pure copper treated with rhodium or gold (with no nickel) ensure powerful, coherent and musical reproduction.
· Low total resistance
· Stable internal geometry
· Maximum transparency even at high volumes

AC POWER – LUCCA LINE

High-end power cables
The LUCCA cables are dedicated to power supply. With advanced shielding, optimised dielectric and interference-suppressing geometry, they provide a clean electrical foundation, significantly improving the entire response of the audio system.
· Improved background silence
· Greater dynamic extension
· Elimination of EMI/RFI interference

POWER STRIP – ARNO LINE

Filtered energy distribution
The ARNO power strips integrate active filtering, dedicated wiring and electrical separation between sockets, ensuring clean and orderly energy distribution. Ideal for high-resolution systems and critical environments.
· Better separation between components
· Reduced electrical crosstalk
· Natural expansion of the soundstage

PHONO – PHONO LINE

The specialised line for analogue cartridges
The PHONO cables are designed to handle the delicate low-level signals from MM and MC cartridges. They offer full shielding, balanced geometry, dedicated grounding and ultra-low background noise.
· Ideal for PH-5, PH-10, PH-1000 and all high-end phono stages
· No tonal colouring
· Maximum protection against external interference

DIGITAL COAXIAL – FIRENZE COAX LINE

Digital precision, musical soul
The FIRENZE COAX cables maintain a constant 75 Ohm impedance, with triple shielding and solid-core conductors for precise digital transmission, free from reflections and artefacts, perfectly compatible with high-end DACs and digital sources.
· Accurate transient reproduction
· Minimised jitter
· Detailed and articulate sound, never sterile

PSU INTERCONNECT – PSU LINE

Low-resistance linear power connection
The PSU line cables are designed to connect devices such as the PSU-1250 and other external power supplies, ensuring stable output, reduced ripple and clean DC current. They use optimised conductors, low-impedance geometry and active thermal insulation.
· Greater voltage stability
· Superior conductivity
· Direct impact on final sound quality