Gold Note CD-1000 MKII CD Player Elegance The Gold Note CD-1000 MKII CD Player represents a stunning fusion of Italian design and high-end digital engineering. Housed in a substantial brushed aluminium chassis, this player immediately signals its audiophile intentions through exceptional build quality. Its aesthetic draws inspiration from the award-winning PH-10 phono stage, featuring distinctive air vents that manage thermal stability beautifully. Consequently, the unit looks as refined as it sounds while sitting on your hi-fi rack. Precision At the heart of the machine lies the Austrian-made JPL-2800 transport mechanism from Stream Unlimited. This aluminium drawer-type loader is widely regarded as one of the finest CD mechanics available globally today. Because it maintains incredible rotational stability, the digital signal remains virtually free from jitter and timing errors. This ensures that every nuance of your Red Book CD collection is retrieved with absolute mechanical precision. Versatility Beyond its primary role, the device serves as a premium standalone D/A converter for your external digital sources. It features both S/PDIF coaxial and TOSLink optical inputs, allowing you to upgrade the sound of a TV or media streamer. Furthermore, the integrated digital volume control means you can drive a power amplifier or active speakers directly. This flexibility simplifies your signal path without sacrificing the natural, detailed sound signature of the Gold Note DAC. Performance Sound quality is bolstered by a proprietary Dual-Mono power supply featuring two encapsulated toroidal transformers made in Italy. This configuration provides a clean, stable energy source that results in a wide and deep soundstage for your music. Meanwhile, the balanced solid-state output stage ensures a low-noise floor and impressive dynamic response. Therefore, listeners enjoy an energetic performance that brings vocals forward with remarkable intimacy and realism. Modularity While the standard performance is exemplary, the modular architecture allows for significant future enhancements to your audio system. You can pair the unit with external inductive power supplies or Class-A valve output stages for even greater musicality. These upgrades, such as the PSU-1250 or TUBE-1012, transform the player into a truly world-class digital hub. Essentially, this investment grows with your passion for high-fidelity sound over many years. Technical Specifications CD Formats Red Book, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 DAC Chipset Burr-Brown PCM1796 (Standard) / PCM1792A (Deluxe) Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz @ ±0.3dB THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.001% maximum Signal to Noise Ratio 128dB Dynamic Response 127dB Digital Inputs 1x RCA S/PDIF Coaxial, 1x TOSLink (24bit/192kHz) Analogue Outputs 1x Unbalanced RCA, 1x Balanced XLR Digital Outputs 1x S/PDIF Coaxial 75Ω Transport Mechanism Aluminium JPL-2800 Stream-Unlimited Output Impedance 50Ω Dimensions (W x H x D) 430mm x 135mm x 375mm Weight 12kg Net
