Gold Note CD-10 CD Player

The Gold Note CD-10 is a premium high-end compact disc player designed for those who seek the most refined and immersive listening experience. Built with Gold Note’s legendary craftsmanship, it delivers an exceptional level of detail, warmth, and musicality, bringing your CD collection to life with breathtaking clarity. With its advanced 32-bit digital-to-analog conversion, proprietary mechanical stability solutions, and precision-engineered chassis, the CD-10 ensures that every note is reproduced with unmatched accuracy. Designed to seamlessly integrate into any high-end audio system, it offers both analog and digital outputs for flexible connectivity. The CD-10 represents the pinnacle of Gold Note’s dedication to high-fidelity sound, offering an elegant blend of Italian design and state-of-the-art technology. Whether used as a standalone player or as part of a larger setup, it provides a listening experience that is as pure as the original recording.

Key Features:

• High-Resolution DAC: Equipped with a state-of-the-art AKM AK4493 32-bit D/A converter, capable of decoding PCM up to 384kHz for superior audio fidelity.
  
• Precision CD Mechanism: Custom-engineered high-precision loader by Stream Unlimited, minimizing jitter and ensuring accurate playback.
  
• Analog & Digital Outputs: Features unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs (2Vrms), alongside coaxial and TOS-Link digital outputs supporting 24bit/192kHz for versatile system integration.
  
• Premium Build Quality: Housed in an ultra-rigid aluminum chassis with anodized finishes in Black, Silver, or Gold, minimizing resonance and electromagnetic interference for a cleaner sound.
  
• Intuitive User Interface: Designed with an ultra-clear touchscreen display, rotary knob, and multifunctional remote control for seamless operation.

State-of-the-Art Digital Technology

At the heart of the CD-10 is an advanced AKM AK4493 32-bit/384kHz DAC that guarantees outstanding performance and crystal-clear detail. By leveraging high-resolution conversion technology, the CD-10 extracts every nuance from your CDs, delivering a refined and organic sound that is true to the original recording.

Gold Note’s proprietary digital processing ensures that even standard CDs achieve exceptional depth, with an enhanced dynamic range and smooth, natural tonality. This level of precision transforms your listening experience, making the CD-10 a must-have for audiophiles who demand superior performance.

Mechanical Stability & Design Excellence

The CD-10 is engineered with a focus on mechanical stability, ensuring that vibrations and external interference do not compromise sound quality. Its custom-designed high-precision loader by Stream Unlimited is housed in an ultra-rigid aluminum chassis, minimizing unwanted resonance and guaranteeing the most accurate playback possible.

With a carefully optimized center-of-gravity design, the CD-10 enhances disc stability, significantly reducing jitter and distortion. This attention to detail ensures that every performance is delivered with exceptional purity and precision.

Flexible Connectivity for High-End Audio Systems

Designed to integrate seamlessly with both modern and classic high-fidelity setups, the CD-10 features a range of analog and digital outputs. Its balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs provide pristine analog connections, while coaxial and TOS-Link digital outputs ensure flexibility in system pairing.

Whether used with Gold Note’s own amplifiers or paired with other high-end components, the CD-10 delivers unparalleled sound quality. The addition of a high-precision clock system further enhances audio accuracy, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles who prioritize sonic excellence.

The Listening Room Experience

Your listening space is unique, and so are your needs. That's why we take the time to understand your preferences, your room acoustics, and your sonic dreams. We'll guide you through our range of hi-fi options, ensuring you find the perfect match for your space and budget. We believe in personal connections, exceptional service, and expert advice because when it comes to sound, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Contact us and we'll prove to you that we provide the best service in the business.

Specifications:

• CD Player: CD transport with integrated D/A converter

• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz @ +/-0.3dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.001% max

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 128dB

• Dynamic Range: 127dB

• Volume Control: Digital, switchable ON/OFF

• Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW

• Digital Inputs: 1x Coax S/PDIF 24bit/192kHz, 1x TOS-Link 24bit/192kHz

• Analog Outputs: 1x unbalanced RCA (2Vrms), 1x balanced XLR (2Vrms)

• Digital Outputs: 1x Coax S/PDIF 24bit/192kHz, 1x TOS-Link 24bit/192kHz

• Output Impedance: 100Ω

• Power Consumption: 30W

• Power Supply: 100-240V, 50/60Hz

• Dimensions: 200mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D

• Weight: 4 kg (net); 5 kg (boxed)