Gold Note IS-1000 - DAC/Streamer/Phono Stage Integrated Amplifier

Gold Note IS-1000 - DAC/Streamer/Phono Stage Integrated Amplifier

The IS-1000 by Gold Note is essentially an entire system in one chassis. Containing a high-resolution streamer, high-end DAC, an MM/MC phono preamp and a class AB Amplifier capable of driving almost any speakers, this is an extremely versatile piece of kit that would require a significantly higher spend and a whole rack's worth of kit to improve upon! As with every Gold Note product, it comprises of only the highest-quality components sourced and assembled in Italy.

What Gold Note say

The Super Integrated Amplifier

With the knowledge and the experience developed in over 20 years of research, Gold Note are able to offer an all-in-one solution powered by the most advanced technologies and components to achieve true audiophile quality sound. The IS-1000 merges a powerful class AB Integrated Amplifier, a MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, a High-End DAC, and a high-resolution Streamer in one single unique source. The class AB amplifier with 125W @ 8Ω per channel guarantees pure sound, vivid dynamics, and the finest detail.

It also offers a wide range of digital and analogue inputs to assure total control and freedom to upgrade, expand or connect more devices to the IS-1000. You don’t need anything else to experience the real pleasure of high-definition audio at home. Nothing more than the IS-1000 and your speakers. It’s really that simple.

Easy Access to Your Music

The IS-1000 is a device with a plug&play installation, fully compatible with multi-room systems.
You can stream through Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner, and Deezer, controlling the IS-1000 with our easy-to-use GN Control App on your smartphone or tablet (available for iOS and Android for free).
Browse your collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or USB flash drive and enjoy your favorite music tracks. If you love vinyl records, connect your turntable directly into the IS-1000 to use the integrated Phono Preamp.

Roon Ready

Roon Ready network devices have Roon’s streaming technology built in, and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming.

Tidal Connect

With Tidal Connect you can stream music to your IS-1000 directly from the Tidal app (both with iOS and Android).

Booster

The Booster is a feature designed to reproduce the lower range of frequencies with power and control. It works as a custom equalisation, increasing the gain around 50Hz to provide a richer and more full-bodied sound. The 50Hz frequency has been chosen since lower frequencies are more difficult to obtain with small speakers.

The Booster provides a richer and more full-bodied sound, for better realism and dynamic. It’s particularly useful in case of speakers that require more energy in the bass frequencies, for night-time listening at lower volumes, or even to achieve a more realistic headroom. The Booster is completely by-passed when set to OFF, applied to 50% when set to 1, applied to 100% when set to 2.

Specification

• INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER: Class AB Mosfet (125W @ 8Ω per channel)
• PHONO STAGE: MM & MC developed from the multi-awarded PH-10
• DAC:
• DELUXE Model - BurrBrown PCM1792A
• LINE Model - BurrBrown PCM1796
• THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):
  • 0,005% @5W
  • 0,1% @ 0,1 to 50W (20Hz-20 kHz)
• DAMPING FACTOR: >100
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO:
  • >100dB Line and Digital Inputs
  • >80 dB Phono (MM)
• BOOSTER: 3 adjustable levels (by-passable/off)
• DSD: DSD64
• NETWORK CONNECTIVITY: LAN & Wi-Fi
• HIGH-QUALITY STREAMING: Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, MQA, Airplay, vTuner, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect
• SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS:
  • Minim Server
  • Bubble UPnP
  • All certified UPnP media servers
• SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS:
  • AIFF (aif, aiff, aifc)
  • WAV (wav) packed/unpacked FLAC
  • WmA Windows media Audio 9
  • WAX Windows media audio metafiles
  • ASX Advanced Stream Redirector (asx)
  • MPEG-4 (aac, m4a , Apple lossless)
  • MP3
  • DSD64 [.dsf] files converted to high-resolution PCM over UPnP protocol

Inputs & Outputs

• DIGITAL INPUTS:
  • 1x RCA Coax PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
  • 3x Optical Tos-Link PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
  • 1x USB-A port DSD64 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives)
• ANALOGUE INPUTS:
  • 1x XLR balanced
  • 1x RCA Line/Phono MM/MC
  • 1x RCA Line/AV-In
• ANALOGUE OUTPUTS:
  • 1x RCA fixed (0dB, 1.4Vrms)
  • 1x RCA variable (+9,5dB, 4Vrms max)
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50Ω

Power

• POWER SUPPLY: 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
• POWER CONSUMPTION:
  
  • 30-400W max
  • Standby: < 0,5W
• FUSE 1: 220/240V 3,15A F/T
• FUSE 2: 100/120V 6,3A F/T

DIMENSIONS: 430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D

WEIGHT: 18kg – net, 23kg – boxed

MODELS:

• IS-1000
  
  • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
  • Audiophile DAC: BurrBrown PCM1796
• IS-1000 DELUXE
  
  • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
  • Upgraded DAC: BurrBrown PCM1792A
• IS-1000 LINE
  
  • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
  • Audiophile DAC: BurrBrown PCM1796
  • Pure line unit (without MM/MC phono input)

About Gold Note

Gold Note, the leading Italian manufacturer in the High-End audio industry, was founded in Firenze in 2012 by Maurizio Aterini, who serves as the CEO and driving force behind the brand. With a focus on Italian craftsmanship, Gold Note offers a complete line of digital and analogue equipment catering to audiophiles worldwide.

Gold Note's story combines tradition and innovation, inspired by the rich history, art, and technology of Firenze. The brand values creativity, technical expertise, and a sense of beauty, which are reflected in every product they create.

The mission of Gold Note is to deliver the full experience of music, capturing the emotion of listening. They strive to achieve perfect musicality through innovative technology, exquisite materials, and Italian design. The result is a full-bodied sound with impeccable imaging, dynamics, and precise placement of instruments and voices.
Gold Note's sound is distinctively Italian, characterised by vivid realism, precise imaging, accurate instrument separation, speed, and clarity of detail. They aim to provide a natural and balanced sound that combines analytical and sentimental qualities, resulting in a unique Italian Sound.

The philosophy of Gold Note revolves around systems thinking, emphasising the synergy created by the components and the entire audio chain. They focus on the holistic approach to design, considering the sum of the parts rather than individual constituents. This approach allows them to craft a complete audio chain that delivers true Italian Sound.
As a contemporary High-End audio brand, Gold Note combines innovation and tradition to meet the needs of the modern audiophile. They embrace engineering, functional design, and manufacturing challenges, striving for excellence while representing the essence of "Made in Italy." Gold Note carefully selects suppliers known for their exceptional quality, often located in Tuscany, near their headquarters.

Quality control is of utmost importance to Gold Note. Each product undergoes thorough individual testing, ensuring the highest level of quality. The lean production system is followed, with each product assembled by a single technician.

Gold Note's commitment to delivering the ultimate musical experience and their dedication to craftsmanship has established them as a renowned brand in the High-End audio industry.