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This is an older high-end streamer/DAC, so timing matters mainly if you want the current Gold Note sound and a platform that still holds its place against newer all-in-ones. At £4,500, the asking price looks fair-to-strong rather than cheap: current used and ex-demo references cluster around roughly £4,200 to £4,500, while new pricing sits much higher around £5,500 to £6,800, depending on version and market.
What makes it appealing is the combination of serious digital performance, flexible inputs, and Gold Note’s polished, slightly upscale presentation; it’s the kind of box that can anchor a very good system without sounding clinical. A clean, complete unit with the original box, remote, and any optional PSU or accessories would make this especially easy to buy confidently, and at this level I’d want condition and included bits confirmed before paying full ask.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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