The Gold Note PH-1000 is a premium phono stage that offers limitless features including unlimited modifiable Equalization Curves, presets of Loads, Capacitance and GAIN ultra-fine adjustments. The PH-1000 can match MM and MC cartridges and it is designed to take top quality turntables to the pinnacle of their audio performances.
Featuring an extremely user friendly interface, the PH-1000 is an innovative and intuitive phono stage. All options are easily selectable with the remote control or directly from the front panel Single Knob Control (SKG) rotary knob while the large 3.5โโ color display shows all selectable functions. Powered by a custom Gold Note firmware loaded on a micro SD Card, updating operations are easily done on
a PC when needed. All functions can be adjusted in real time while music is playing, allowing you to find the best setting for any records you are listening to.
The PH-1000 is a fully analogue unit designed to preserve at its best the audio signal purity. The Dual-Mono โDiscrete Components Designโ also guarantees absolute superiority over other digital solutions available. All selectable options are managed by High-End audio-grade analogue switches to shorten the audio signal path, taking the best sound out of any vinyl record.
The PH-1000 also integrates a High- End audio analog preamplifier stage to connect the unit directly to a power amplifier like the Gold Note PA-1175 MkII, the powerful and compact PA-10 or even active speakers.
The PH-1000 features a convenient high- quality built-in headphone amplifier and three phono inputs: two RCA and one XLR, allowing astounding connectivity.
Featuring also swapping channel, Mono/ Stereo mode, a serial port and LAN/W-LAN connection, the PH-1000 is the absolute no compromise High-End audio phono stage solution that offers amazing flexibility for a truly new music experience.
To enhance the performance of the PH- 1000 even further, it can optionally be matched to the external super inductive power supply PSU-1250/1000 and the valve output stage TUBE-1012/1006.
MAIN FEATURES
| Frequency Response | 20Hz โ 20kHz |
| EQ Curves | 18 EQ curves all with Enhanced option (ยฑ0.3dB) Infinite EQ curves with 4 manually adjustable presets (only on PH-1000 / PH-1000 LINE) |
| THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) | <0.01% max. |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 100dB |
| Dynamic Range | 110dB |
| Infrasonic Filter | 10Hz / 36dB octave (ON/OFF) |
| Mono/Stereo | Stereo, Stereo 180ยฐ, Mono, Mono 180ยฐ, Mono L |
| Channel Swapping | R/L, L/R |
| IR Receiver | For multifunctional remote control |
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
| Audio Inputs | 2x unbalanced RCA (0.1mV MC up to 8.0mV MM) 1x balanced XLR (0.1mV up to 1.0mV MC) |
| Load | 12 options for RCA [100kฮฉ, 75kฮฉ, 47kฮฉ, 33kฮฉ, 22kฮฉ, 1kฮฉ, 470ฮฉ, 220ฮฉ, 100ฮฉ, 47ฮฉ, 22ฮฉ, 10ฮฉ] 8 options for XLR [4k7ฮฉ, 1kฮฉ, 470ฮฉ, 220ฮฉ, 100ฮฉ, 47ฮฉ, 22ฮฉ, 10ฮฉ] External Load supports RCA and XLR plugs (only on PH-1000 / PH-1000 LINE) |
| Capacitance | OFF, 100pF, 150pF, 220pF, 330pF, 470pF, 1000pF |
| Gain PH-1000 / PH-1000 LINE | 40dB MM to 65dB MC with 7 options [0dB, ยฑ3dB, ยฑ6dB, ยฑ9dB] |
| Gain PH-1000 LITE | 40dB MM to 60dB MC with 7 options [0dB, ยฑ3dB, ยฑ6dB, ยฑ9dB] |
| Line Input Level | 2Vrms (standard) up to 2.5Vrms (max) |
| Audio Outputs | 1x unbalanced RCA (up to 2.5Vrms max) 1x balanced XLR (up to 2.5Vrms max) 1x Output Stereo for Tube (balanced GN) for optional TUBE-1012 & TUBE-1006 |
| Output Impedance | Unbalanced 100ฮฉ Balanced 300ฮฉ |
POWER
| Power Consumption | 30W |
| PSU Input | For external power supply Gold Note PSU-1250 & PSU-1000 |
| Power Supply | Dual-Mono linear power supply 100โ240V with auto sense, 50โ60Hz |
| Fuse | 2A T |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
| Dimensions | 16.93โณ W | 5.31โณ H | 14.76โณ D 24.80โณ W | 13.78โณ H | 23.62โณ D โ boxed |
| Weight | 26.46 lbs โ net 37.48 lbs โ boxed |
FINISHES
- Blackย โ Black anodized aluminum with a traditional brushed finish
- Silverย โ Silver anodized aluminum with a traditional brushed finish
- Goldย โ Gold anodized aluminum with a traditional brushed finish
- Supports MM & MC cartridges
- Wide gain, load & capacitance adjustments
- Many EQ curves + custom settings
- Fully analog Class A design
- Multiple inputs/outputs (RCA, XLR, headphone)
- Real-time adjustable controls (with display & remote)
- Extra features: mono, phase, subsonic filter
- Upgradeable (external PSU, tube stage)
- Low noise, high-end sound quality
