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The Gold Note DS-10 is a versatile, high-end, network, wifi, and Bluetooth streaming DAC. This state-of-the-art streaming DAC, features a digital-to-analog converter with a cutting-edge streamer, a line preamplifier, and an audiophile-grade headphone amplifier. The Gold Note DS-10 delivers top-tier audio quality with support for high-res formats like MQA and DSD up to DSD512, letting you enjoy your favorite tracks at their best. Its advanced tech is housed in a compact, ultra-rigid aluminum chassis, making it an ideal fit for any modern high-end audio setup. Stream effortlessly via Roon, AirPlay, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, vTuner, or Deezer—or play your local digital music library from a NAS or USB drive. Control everything easily with the free GN Control app on your iOS or Android device. As a fully Roon Ready streamer with UPnP/DLNA and AirPlay 2.0 compatibility, it connects simply via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to your power amp or active speakers, opening up endless high-res music possibilities. What truly sets the DS-10 apart is its unique versatility: choose from three selectable profiles to tailor the DAC's sound in real time—adjusting deemphasis, low-pass filters, and DSD filters—without altering the signal for pure, high-quality playback that adapts to your music. Included is the original box, power cord, remote, and network antenna. SPECIFICATIONS: DAC chip: AKM AK4493Resolution support: PCM up to 32‑bit / 768 kHz, DSD up to DSD512, MQA compatible Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dB) THD: 0.001% max SNR: 125 dB, dynamic range 120 dB Network/streaming: LAN and dual‑band Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 HD; Roon Ready, AirPlay, Tidal / Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Deezer, vTuner (internet radio)Digital inputs: 1× RCA coax, 1× AES/EBU, 2× TOSLINK, 1× USB‑B (up to DSD512 / PCM 32‑bit 384 kHz), 1× USB‑A (up to DSD256 / PCM 32‑bit 384 kHz, FAT32/NTFS, ~32 GB) Analog input: 1× 3.5 mm mini‑jack (10 kΩ input impedance) Outputs (DAC / preamp): Fixed: 1× RCA (2 Vrms), 1× XLR (2 Vrms) Variable: 1× RCA, 1× XLR, 1× 6.3 mm headphone out (double gain) Output impedance: 50 Ω Power: 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, proprietary multi‑transformer PSU, ~30–35 W consumption
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Gold Note traces its roots to Florence, Tuscany, where Maurizio Aterini founded the company in 2012 after decades in high-end audio design. Building on his earlier ventures—starting with the 1992 Bluenote studio that crafted innovative tonearms like the enduring B-5—Aterini channeled over 25 years of expertise into a brand rooted in Italian craftsmanship. From its rural Montespertoli base, Gold Note manufactures every component in-house, blending Renaissance-inspired innovation with Tuscan tradition to pursue uncompromised sound.
The brand excels in a vertically integrated lineup spanning analogue and digital domains, including acclaimed turntables, amplifiers, DACs, preamplifiers, phono stages, and loudspeakers. Signature products like the B-5 tonearm persist across models, while electronics emphasize clean circuitry, robust power supplies, and functional Italian design. This complete system approach allows audiophiles to assemble full Gold Note chains, delivering their hallmark "Italian Sound"—full-bodied, dynamic, and spatially precise.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Gold Note commands respect among experts and enthusiasts for reliability, sonic excellence, and relentless R&D. Sold in over 40 countries, it stands as Italy's leading high-end manufacturer, offering boutique quality without exorbitant pricing through optimized production. For discerning buyers seeking emotional musicality, Gold Note delivers addictive, tradition-honoring performance.
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