Gold Note PH-1000 LINE Phono Stage

Welcome to the zenith of sonorous enlightenment, where the ethereal whispers of musical legacies are brought to vivid life in the comfort of your listening room. Introducing the Gold Note PH-1000 LINE Phono Stage, an unparalleled marvel in the audiophile landscape, meticulously crafted in the heart of Italy with a singular vision – to deliver the most sophisticated vinyl playback experience imaginable. This exquisite instrument stands alone as Gold Note's magnum opus, a symphony of high-fidelity components and cutting-edge technology harmonized to perfection. Imagine the aural tapestry spun from a palette of infinite EQ curves, allowing you to traverse the soundscape of any record as the artist intended; this is the promise of the PH-1000.

With its bespoke class A discrete components, including a class A headphone output and an optional high-quality class A line preamp, you're invited on an auditory journey through vinyl's golden age with unfaltering clarity and warmth.

Mastering the delicate art of cartridge matching with an array of 14 Gain and 12 Load levels, coupled with 7 Capacitance options, the PH-1000 is an audiophile's dream facilitator, ensuring that even the most demanding cartridges yield nothing but pure, undiluted sound. Relish in the granular control offered at your fingertips as seamless adjustments can be made on-the-fly through an intuitive display interface, without ever interrupting the sacred interplay between needle and groove. A digital haven for an analogue realm, the PH-1000 shields its signal path from any digital interference, ensuring that the lush tapestries of sound are unperturbed as they journey through the meticulously engineered circuits.

Build your sanctuary of sound around the PH-1000, with its three independent inputs, dual nature with optional preamp usage, and a gamut of embellishments like the rumble subsonic filter and a headphone output designed for unadulterated listening sessions. For those enticed by this calibre of audio perfection but yearning for a touch of simplicity, the PH-1000 LITE offers a distilled essence of the flagship model's prowess. Every component whispers the tale of uncompromised quality, each chassis a testament to Italian artisanal precision, and every circuit plucked from the vine of audio nirvana.

Envelope yourself in the ultimate expression of vinyl appreciation, with the PH-1000's intuitive colour display and Single Knob Control technology, as you dive into a world where every note, every breath of the artist is conveyed with an authenticity that can only be described as transcendent. For the consummate connoisseur, augment this experience further with external power supply and tube output stage options that elevate the musical narrative to stratospheric heights. This is not just a phono stage; it is a sanctuary for the soul of music, an open door to limitless auditory exploration — the Gold Note PH-1000 LINE.

Features / Benefits

Unmatched Audio Precision:

• Class A Discrete Components:
• Benefit: Pure, uncolored sound reproduction that preserves the integrity and vibrancy of the original recording for an immersive vinyl listening experience.
• Infinite EQ Curves:
• Benefit: Tailor your listening sessions to the specific recording characteristics of each vinyl record, ensuring a faithful and bespoke audiophile experience.

Professional Cartridge Matching:

• Adjustable Gain/Load/Capacitance:
• Benefit: Flawlessly synergize with high-performance cartridges of all types, delivering an unrivaled versatility that respects and elevates the nuances of expansive vinyl collections.

User-Centric Operation:

• Intuitive Interface with SKC:
• Benefit: Effortless on-the-fly adjustments during playback that maintain continuity and depth of sound, allowing for a more intimate and direct engagement with your music.

Dynamic Connectivity:

• Versatile Input Options:
• Benefit: Multiple inputs including RCA and XLR afford connectivity with a wide array of audio setups, ensuring seamless integration into any high-end audio system.

Exclusive Gold Note Design:

• Italian Craftsmanship:
• Benefit: Exquisite design meets unrivaled build quality, blending luxurious aesthetics with robust construction for a lasting and visually stunning component in any hi-fi setup.

Acoustic Enhancement Technologies:

• Subsonic Rumble Filter:
• Benefit: Eliminates low-frequency rumblings to deliver a crystal-clear soundscape, so you can focus solely on the purity of the music itself without unwanted distractions.

Customizable Listening Experience:

• Headphone Output:
• Benefit: Experience an intimate, direct connection with your records, as the signal travels with minimized interference from the turntable to your headphones for pristine, personal sessions.

Future-Proof Modular Upgrades:

• External Power Supply and Tube Stage Options:
• Benefit: Elevate your audio setup with enhancements that provide even greater dynamic range and detail, ensuring your investment continues to yield audiophile quality for years.

Intelligent Firmware Powered Display:

• Color Display with Single Knob Control:
• Benefit: A visually intuitive system that provides real-time feedback on adjustments, simplifying user interaction without detracting from the audio experience.

Legendary Vinyl Experience:

• Variety of EQ Curves:
• Benefit: Embrace the full spectrum of recorded history with a library of EQ curves catering to various labels and recording styles, transcending the limitations of standard playback systems.

Silent Operation:

• Ultra-Low Noise Design:
• Benefit: By keeping electrical noise to a bare minimum, the PH-1000 reveals the subtlest of details within the music, delivering a serene backdrop to your favorite records.

Technical Marvel:

• High-Definition Specifications:
• Benefit: Industry-leading technical parameters ensure a breathtaking dynamic range, impeccable signal-to-noise ratio, and negligible harmonic distortion for an untainted audio journey.

Explore the transformative power of the Gold Note PH-1000 LINE Phono Stage and uncover the grandeur of your vinyl collection as it was meant to be appreciated — with unparalleled clarity, warmth, and fidelity.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gold Note - PH-1000 LINE - Phono Stage
• Design and Manufacture: 100% Made in Italy
• Main Feature: Class A exclusive discrete components
• Headphone Output: Class A headphone output
• EQ Curves: 18 standard EQ curves with Enhanced option; Infinite EQ curves with 4 adjustable presets
• EQ Curve Customization: 36 EQ curves pre-programmed; 4 user-customizable
• Cartridge Matching: 14 Gain levels; 12 Load levels; 7 Capacitance options for MM cartridges
• Inputs: 3 independent (2 RCA, 1 XLR); additional 2 for external load or line (RCA/XLR)
• Outputs: 1 unbalanced RCA, 1 balanced XLR, 1 stereo output for tubes
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): <0.01% max
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB
• Dynamic Range: 110dB
• Infrasonic Filter: 10Hz/36dB octave (ON/OFF)
• Mono/Stereo Control: Stereo, Stereo 180°, Mono, Mono 180°, Mono L
• Channel Swapping: R/L, L/R
• IR Receiver: For multifunctional remote control
• Load Options (RCA): 100kΩ, 75kΩ, 47kΩ, 33kΩ, 22kΩ, 1kΩ, 470Ω, 220Ω, 100Ω, 47Ω, 22Ω, 10Ω
• Load Options (XLR): 4k7Ω, 1kΩ, 470Ω, 220Ω, 100Ω, 47Ω, 22Ω,10Ω
• Capacitance Options: OFF, 100pF, 150pF, 220pF, 330pF, 470pF, 1000pF
• Gain Options (PH-1000 / PH-1000 LINE): 40dB MM to 65dB MC with 7 steps [+/- 0dB, ± 3dB, ± 6dB, ± 9dB]
• Gain Options (PH-1000 LITE): 40dB MM to 60dB MC