Gold Note CD-10 CD Player Italian The Gold Note CD-10 CD Player represents a stunning fusion of Italian elegance and high-end digital precision. This compact player serves as the perfect cornerstone for any space-conscious audiophile seeking the renowned Italian sound. Its brushed aluminium chassis provides a luxurious aesthetic while offering robust protection for the delicate internal components. Since the unit measures only 200mm in width, it fits seamlessly into the most refined 10 Series systems. Consequently, you can enjoy a massive soundstage without sacrificing valuable living space. Precision At the heart of this machine lies a high-precision loader engineered by the experts at Stream Unlimited. This Austrian mechanism extracts every nuance from your Red Book CDs with incredible accuracy. Because the drive operates with negligible speed fluctuations, the resulting digital stream remains exceptionally pure. This stability ensures that jitter is kept to an absolute minimum throughout the playback process. Therefore, your favourite albums will reveal subtle details and textures that you might have previously missed. Conversion The internal digital-to-analogue converter utilizes the premium AKM AK4493 chipset to deliver a truly organic musicality. This Japanese processor is celebrated for its ability to produce a warm and lifelike sound signature. While many digital sources can sound clinical, this player preserves the emotional heart of every performance. It handles high-resolution data with ease, supporting signals up to 24-bit/192kHz via its digital inputs. Thus, the device functions as both a dedicated disc spinner and a versatile standalone DAC. Versatility Connectivity is a particular strength of this unit as it features both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue outputs. These options allow for effortless integration with a wide variety of high-performance integrated amplifiers. On the back panel, you will also find coaxial and optical digital connections for maximum system flexibility. The front of the chassis boasts an ultra-clear touchscreen display for intuitive control over your music. Furthermore, the inclusion of a multifunctional remote means you can manage everything from your preferred listening position. Performance For those who demand even greater refinement, the player is fully compatible with the PSU-10 EVO external power supply. This inductive upgrade further lowers the noise floor to reveal the finest micro-details in the recording. By enhancing the current delivery, the external supply imparts more authority and dynamic scale to the music. Even without the upgrade, the standard performance is remarkably transparent and engaging. Finally, this handcrafted masterpiece ensures that your CD collection remains a vital part of your hi-fi journey. Specification Detail CD Formats Red Book Standard Disc Compatibility CD, CD-R, CD-RW D/A Converter AKM AK4493 Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz @ /-0.3dB Signal to Noise Ratio 128dB Dynamic Response 127dB THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.001% max Digital Inputs 1x Coax S/PDIF, 1x TOS-Link (24bit/192kHz) Analogue Outputs 1x Balanced XLR, 1x Unbalanced RCA (2Vrms) Digital Outputs 1x Coax S/PDIF, 1x TOS-Link (24bit/192kHz) Dimensions 200mm W x 80mm H x 260mm D Weight 4kg
