The Gold Note Anti-Skate Weight is a precision accessory designed to work with Gold Note turntables and tonearms to provide proper anti-skating compensation during vinyl playback. This small but essential weighted bias helps counteract the inward pull on the tonearm as the stylus tracks the record groove, enabling more stable tracking, balanced channel performance, and reduced distortion and wear on both stylus and records. Compatible with Gold Note tonearms and turntables, it’s a practical replacement part for restoring correct anti-skate function in your analog setup.
Key Features
Precise Anti-Skating Compensation
Designed to attach to the anti-skating wire on Gold Note tonearms, this weight applies a controlled lateral pull that counterbalances the natural skating force that occurs as a stylus moves toward the center of a record. Proper anti-skate force improves tracking accuracy, image stability, and overall sound quality.
Wide Compatibility with Gold Note Tonearms & Turntables
This anti-skate weight fits Gold Note tonearms such as the B-5 and B-5.1, and is compatible with a range of Gold Note turntable models — including Valore 245 Lite, Valore 425 Plus, Pianosa, Giglio, and Mediterraneo units — making it a versatile accessory or replacement part.
Easy Installation & Adjustment
Installation is simple: slip the looped anti-skate nylon wire over the weight and route it over the tonearm’s anti-skating bar or pin. Adjusting the effective anti-skate force is done by selecting the appropriate tonearm geometry position or wire placement, ensuring optimized tracking for your cartridge’s tracking weight.
Essential for Vinyl Fidelity
While small, this weight plays an important role in keeping your tonearm tracking consistently and accurately across the record surface — helping to minimize distortion, reduce uneven groove wear, and maintain clear, balanced stereo playback.
