Gold Note PH-1000 Phono Stage. Vinyl Reproduction Refined

At True Audiophile

Gold Note is extremely well-known amongst the turntable purists. We've been eyeing the line for quite a while. Once in our hands Gold Note lived up to its reputation and beyond. Every product is built with an Italian eye and passion for detail. Everything Gold Note makes is just levels above most TT gear out there. Their perfectionism makes our lives easier. Their value will make your ears and body feel the true essence of the music. - TA 

RAVE REVIEWS

Michael Fremer

Smooth, silky, sophisticated sound

The PH-1000's luxurious finish produced a viola sound to die for, with a rich, shimmering sustain and lifelike microdynamic nuance. On Brahms's "Hungarian Dance No.17" with Gerald Moore on piano, the timbral picture was rich and full and the physical presentation was convincing. The next track, "Ave Maria" with Roy Jesson on organ, produced low-frequency foundational depth that the less-costly Paradox phono preamp, good as it was, couldn't match. 

The PH-1000's signature sonic characteristic is an ultrasophisticated smoothness. The shuffling drum kit and tinkling piano or vibraphone were somewhat softer and smoother than I'd become accustomed to but no less attractive or transparent. Read the full review

"This is killer stuff! Nor am I alone at Positive Feedback in my growing enthusiasm for Gold Note." -- David W. Robinson Read Full Comments here.

A MOST ADVANCED PHONO STAGE

The PH-1000 is simply the best Phono Stage Gold Note has ever created. A unique piece of audio engineering designed to be innovative in every possible way.

100% made in Italy.

Featuring Class A exclusive discrete components such as a class A headphone output, +40 EQ curves preset, 4 custom EQ curves manually adjustable, and the high-quality class A line preamp which comes as optional.

For the first time ever, you will be able to play virtually any record the way it’s meant to be thanks to more than 40 EQ curves available. Even customize the EQ curves manually by adjusting three main parameters – that’s why the PH-1000 is a complete game-changer, opening a new era in vinyl reproduction.

PERFECT CARTRIDGE MATCHING

With 14 Gain levels and 12 Load levels, as well as 7 Capacitance options dedicated to MM cartridges, it is the ideal phono stage for high-performance analog systems, capable of driving even the most exotic cartridges with perfect synergy, makee the PH-1000 a professional instrument for high-end studio recording.

You can change settings and make ultra-fine adjustments, including the EQ curve, simply by using the SKC and the display as you are playing music. Gold Note's innovative technology allows the best ease of use while preserving the entirely sound quality in the analog domain: the interface is digital and independent from the audio path, which is completely analog.

The result is an ultra-low noise phono stage with high gain and no audio filters.

All the functionalities are in fact managed through discrete audio-grade components and sealed single switches, always shortening the signal path to deliver superior audio quality and extract even the finest details from the vinyl record. Powered by our custom firmware, the PH-1000 can be easily updated via computer when necessary.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

The PH-1000 offers 3 independent inputs, two RCA and one XLR. There are also 2 other inputs, one RCA and one XLR. Each can be used either for the external load plugs (finer control of the Load) or as line inputs on the PH-1000 with Preamp.

Add the other functionalities, such as the Headphone Output, the Stereo/Mono control with phase inversion, the L/R Channel Swap, and the Rumble Subsonic Filter, and here you have it, the most advanced phono stage on the market.

HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS

The level of quality meets the highest standard throughout the entire production: from the aluminium ultra-solid chassis machined with precision, to the electronic components and circuitry that undergo strict QC computer-controlled tests.

40+ EQ CURVES

RIAA, Capitol, Columbia/CBS, Deutsche Grammophon, Decca London USA, Decca London UK, and Decca Mono 78rpm, Epic, HMW, Mercury, RCA Victor, Philips, Elektra, L’Oliseau-Lyre, Parlophone, and more.

Each curve can be “enhanced” with our proprietary technology inspired by the Neumann Cutting Lathe for superior dynamic and musicality.

TOTAL CONTROL

The PH-1000 shows every detail on the colour display powered by our proprietary firmware. With the SKC (Single Knob Control technology) and the display, you have an intuitive system to easily control the phono stage and quickly make fine adjustments without even interrupting the playback.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

You can now enjoy the shortest audio path with the PH-1000. All you need is your turntable, and your headphones. The audio signal goes from the vinyl directly into your headphones without the need for additional stages.

MODULAR DESIGN

For the most demanding audiophiles, the PH-1000 can also be further enhanced with our external power supply PSU-1250 / PSU- 1000, or even the external tube output stage TUBE-1012 / TUBE-1006, to reach the highest level of musical realism in terms of dynamic, details, and imaging.

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