Gold Note Audiophile Integrated Amplifier - Made in Italy (Special Order Only)
Overview
The IS-10 is the new All-In-One of our compact series of electronics, a complete High-End stereo system featuring a powerful stereo integrated amplifier 90W into 8Ω (140W into 4Ω), and D/A converter with high-resolution streaming – supporting up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and DSD256. It also includes an audiophile headphone preamp with a 6,3 mm connection to drive any type of headphones. Features a cutting-edge streamer, IS-10 supports high-resolution files, such as MQA and DSD (up to DSD256), providing the best audio quality to enjoy your favorite songs. Fully Roon Ready, it’s compatible with Tidal, Tidal Connect, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify and Deezer (via LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth).
In addition, the IS-10 works also as a monoblock when matched with a PA-10 EVO power amplifier, increasing the power output to 280W @ 8Ω.
MULTI-ROOM AND NETWORK STREAMER
The IS-10 is a device with a plug&play installation and it is fully compatible with multi-room systems. You can stream your favorite music through Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner, and Deezer or access your collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or a USB flash drive, controlling the device with our easy-to-use GN Control App on your smartphone or tablet (available for free on iOS and Android).
In addition, the IS-10 features also Tidal Connect to control the unit directly from the Tidal app. Simply connect it to your network and get ready to explore the limitless possibilities of high-resolution music.
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY AND HEADPHONES OUTPUT
The IS-10 can be controlled using the remote, the SKC, or the app GN Control, ensuring the best performance ever. Thanks the intuitive menu on the display you makes fine adjustments easily and quickly without interrupting playback. When paired with a PA-10 EVO, the IS-10 ca be set as a mono amp using the “Mono R” output and the button “M” on the rear panel and selecting “MONO” on the display menu. IS-10 also features a professional 6.3mm headphones output with two sensitivity levels (High/Low), a proprietary technology we developed to get the best out of your headphones.
ROON READY
Being Roon Ready means that Gold Note uses Roon streaming technology, for an incredible user interface, simple setup, rock-solid daily reliability, and the highest levels of audio performance, without compromise.
TIDAL CONNECT
With Tidal Connect you can stream music to your IS-10 directly from the Tidal app (both with iOS and Android).
AUDIRVĀNA
Plays with Audirvāna products are certified to play music from Audirvāna over USB or network with the best level of integration and audio performance.
Specifications
- INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER:, 90W @ 8Ω (stereo), 140w @ 4Ω (stereo), 280W @ 8Ω (mono with PA-10 EVO)
- D/A CONVERTER: AKM AK4493
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5Hz-50kHz (-3dB)
- THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0,001% (1kHz @ 1W)
- SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: >125dB
- DYNAMIC RANGE: 120dB
- NETWORK CONNECTIVITY: LAN & Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (10/433Mbps) Bluetooth High-Definition 5.0 (44/16)
- HIGH-QUALITY STREAMING: Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, MQA, Airplay, vTuner, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect
- SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS: All UpnP, DLNA, Roon
- SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS:
- -PCM up to 32bit/384kHz
- -DSD up to DSD256 (DSF, DFF)
- -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
- -IMPORTANT UPnP server must support DSD streaming in order to stream DSD files.
- DIGITAL INPUTS:
- -2x TOS-Link PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
- -1x RCA coaxial 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: 2x RCA unbalanced (pairs)
- AUDIO OUTPUTS
- -Speaker terminals: Binding posts
- -PREAMP
- -1x Headphone output with 6.3 mm jack
- -MONO RIGHT
- -1x RCA unbalanced (single connector)
- DIMENSIONS: 200mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D
- WEIGHT: Kg. 4 – net, Kg. 5 – boxed
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