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 3.5’’ 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 “Discrete Components Design” 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.
Core Design:
- Fully analog phono stage with dual-mono discrete component design
- Supports both MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) cartridges
- Integrated analog preamplifier stage (can drive power amps directly)
- Built-in headphone amplifier
- Modular design with optional external PSU and tube stage upgrades
EQ & Adjustments:
- Multiple EQ curves plus customizable EQ settings
- Gain adjustable from 40dB (MM) to 65dB (MC)
- Wide range of load settings (RCA and XLR)
- Adjustable capacitance options
- Real-time adjustments during playback
User Interface:
- 3.5″ color display for system control
- Single Knob Control (SKC) with remote operation
- Firmware update support via microSD/PC
- Intuitive menu-based navigation
Connectivity:
- Inputs: 2× RCA, 1× XLR
- Outputs: RCA, XLR, tube output, headphone output
- LAN/WLAN connectivity and serial control support
Advanced Features:
- Mono and stereo playback modes
- Channel swap (left/right) function
- Selectable infrasonic (subsonic) filter
- Short, high-quality analog signal path design
