Gold Note - PH-10 - Phono Stage
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ℹ Product Information
Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage
Immerse yourself in the lush landscapes of audiophile nirvana with the Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage, an exquisite piece of Italian craftsmanship designed to elevate your vinyl listening experience to celestial heights. Encased in a sleek chassis that whispers sophistication, the PH-10 isn't just another phono stage—it's a sonic revolution that transforms the analogue signal with an elegance that rivals the art of music itself. With its revolutionary EQ CURVE capabilities, the PH-10 allows you to traverse sonic realms with the RIAA, embrace the warmth of DECCA LONDON, or engage the vitality of the AMERICAN COLUMBIA curve, all at the mere touch of a button, displayed vividly on a color screen that sets the stage for a performance like no other.
The PH-10 thrills with its proprietary technology, an aural magic inspired by the venerable Neumann Cutting Lathe, designed to bestow upon your music a dynamic and musicality that's nothing short of an acoustic marvel. It’s a stage that gives the term ‘perfect cartridge matching’ new meaning, with a symphony of LOAD and GAIN configurations catering to the most intricate needs of both MM and MC cartridges. Rejoice in the ability to connect not one but two tonearms, each with its own dedicated settings retained in the PH-10’s memory even when powered down, creating a paragon of adjustment precision and user-friendliness. But the crescendo comes when the PH-10 is paired with the PSU-10 power supply, which supplies the phono stage with a conductor’s poise, offering unfettered access to an even greater dynamism and a three-dimensionality that takes your breath away. Prepare your senses for an unparalleled auditory journey, where technical specifications are not merely numbers but a gateway to an experience of musical truth that only the Gold Note PH-10 can deliver.
Features / Benefits Section for Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage
Unrivaled Equalization Control
- EQ CURVES Selection: Easily switch between three legendary EQ curves—RIAA, DECCA LONDON, and AMERICAN COLUMBIA—to tailor your sound to each precious record in your collection.
- Benefit: This feature grants enthusiasts the ultimate control over their listening experience, bringing every nuance and subtlety in the recording to life, as intended by the artists and producers.
Enhanced Audio Fidelity
- Enhanced Version of EQ: Proprietary technology inspired by Neumann Cutting Lathe significantly improves dynamic range and the overall musicality of the output.
- Benefit: Experience audio with a level of clarity and depth that transcends the norm, enveloping the listener in a more immersive and emotionally engaging soundscape.
Perfect Cartridge Matching
- LOAD Options: Select from 9 impedance options to perfectly match your MM or MC cartridge for optimal sound reproduction.
- GAIN Adjustments: With 4 GAIN settings, find the precise amplification needed for your system to perform at its peak.
- Benefit: These customization options ensure that whatever your cartridge preference, the PH-10 will extract every ounce of performance, yielding an audio experience of incredible purity and power.
Dual Tonearm Connectivity
- Dual Independent Inputs: Connect two separate tonearms, allowing for seamless switching between setups without the need for recalibration.
- Memory Retention: Each tonearm's settings are stored and recalled effortlessly, maintaining your exact preferences even when the device is powered off.
- Benefit: This feature offers unmatched versatility for audiophiles with multiple tonearm setups, providing a hassle-free, quick-change solution that preserves each individual configuration.
Psychoacoustic Optimization
- INFRASONIC FILTER: Eliminates low-frequency rumble and resonance, ensuring a clearer and more precise sound.
- Expansive FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Enjoy an extended range that captures every musical detail.
- Exceptional SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO and DYNAMIC RESPONSE: Delivers an articulate soundstage with an impressive quiet background, allowing music to stand out with lifelike dynamics.
- Benefit: The PH-10 is designed to underpin the music with an invisible foundation, removing unwanted noise and distortion so all you hear is the purity of the recording.
PSU-10 Power Supply Compatibility
- Superior Power Stability: The optional PSU-10 external power supply enhances the PH-10's performance, offering an even higher degree of musical realism.
- Benefit: By augmenting the PH-10 with the PSU-10, the listener benefits from even greater dynamics and a sound that possesses a tangible three-dimensional quality.
Elegant User Interface
- Single Knob Control (SKC) with Color Display: Intuitive and quick adjustments are at your fingertips without interrupting music playback.
- Benefit: This seamless integration of technology and design ensures a user experience that is both aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior.
Technical Efficiency
- Low Power Consumption: Highly efficient operation with a super linear supply to ensure environmental responsibility without compromising sound quality.
- Minimal Standby Consumption: Energy-saving design without sacrificing instant responsiveness.
- Benefit: The PH-10 is as gentle on the planet as it is powerful in performance, reflecting an ethos of sustainable excellence.
Sleek and Robust Build
- Premium Dimensions and Weight: Crafted for optimal resonance control and aesthetic elegance, the PH-10 fits perfectly into any high-end audio system.
- Benefit: The attention to detail in the PH-10’s construction not only enhances the visual aspect of your setup but also contributes to the supremely clear and undisturbed audio output.
Revolutionize your audio landscape with the Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage—a testament to Italian engineering and a beacon of audiophile grandeur.
ℹ Specifications
| Specification Category | Specification Details |
|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Product | Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage |
| Design Concept | Fully analogue phono preamplifier |
| Unique Features | EQ CURVES, LOAD, and GAIN adjustments|
| EQ Curve Control | 3 selectable EQ curves with Enhanced option (RIAA, Decca London, American Columbia) |
| Infrasonic Filter | 10Hz/36dB octave |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz /20kHz [Enhanced 20Hz-50kHz] @ +/-0.3dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.05% @1kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 89dB |
| Dynamic Response | 105dB |
| Analogue Inputs | 2 independent stereo RCA (MM/MC) |
| Input Sensitivity | 0.1mV MC up to 10.0mV MM |
| Input Impedance | 9 options [10Ω, 22Ω, 47Ω, 100Ω, 220Ω, 470Ω, 1000Ω, 22kΩ, 47kΩ] |
| Gain | 45dB MM to 65dB MC with 4 options [0dB, ± 3dB, + 6dB] |
| Capacitance (MM Only) | 220pF |
| Audio Outputs | 1x unbalanced RCA, 1x balanced XLR (+12dB) |
| Output Impedance | 50Ω |
| Power Consumption | 10W Super Linear supply |
| Standby Consumption | < 0.5W |
| Power Supply | 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Fuse | 0.5A F |
| Dimensions (W | H | D) | 200W | 80H | 260D mm |
| Dimensions - Boxed (W | H | D) | 290W | 180H | 390D mm |
| Weight - Net | 3 kg |
| Weight - Boxed | 4 kg |
| Additional Capabilities | Allows connection to two different tonearms with independent settings and memory storage |
| External Power Supply Compatibility | Designed to work with PSU-10 for enhanced performance |