Gold Note DS-1000 Evo Streaming DAC

Gold Note DS-1000 Evo Streaming DAC

The pinnacle in digital audio

The DS-1000 EVO is the most advanced streaming DAC we have ever designed, combining advanced technology solutions applied to the digital-to-analogue domain with our unique know-how in delivering compelling sound quality, or, as we call it, the Italian Sound.
The core of the DS-1000 EVO is the Dual-Mono D/A converter design, powered by two AKM AK4493 converters to ensure the highest fidelity is always preserved during the conversion stage, with virtually zero crosstalk. Streaming is as easy as pressing play on Tidal thanks to Tidal Connect, or simply connecting your computer with a USB cable – no audio file will be a problem, supporting MQA, PCM (up to 32bit/384kHz) and DSD (up to DSD512).

Completing the design, the output stage in Class A features audio-grade discrete components selected to deliver our unique Italian sound.

STREAMING IN ULTRA-HIGH RESOLUTION

With the DS-1000 EVO, you can stream through Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, vTuner, and Deezer. With Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect, streaming is even easier directly from within their apps.

To access your collection of digital music, stored locally on a NAS or computer, you can use any UPnP/DLNA software from your smartphone or tablet. Or simply download our app GN Control (free for iOS and Android) to control all the features and functions of the DS-1000 EVO, as well as managing your music and streaming services.

HEADPHONES AMP AND LINE PREAMPLIFIER

The DS-1000 EVO models feature 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. The DS-1000 EVO LINE is also equipped with a Class A preamp stage to control the volume directly in the analogue domain, which can be bypassed when the unit is set to DAC mode.

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 DS-1000 EVO directly from the Tidal app (available on iOS and Android).

ANALOGUE INPUTS

• DS-1000 EVO LINE ONLY
• 1x RCA unbalanced
• 1x XLR balanced

AUDIO OUTPUTS DAC

• 1x RCA 2Vrms
• 1x XLR 2Vrms

AUDIO OUTPUTS PREAMP

• 1x RCA unbalanced
• 1x XLR balanced
• 1x headphone 6,3mm jack on front panel

FINISHES

• Black anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish
• Silver anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish
• Gold anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish

MODELS

• DS-1000 EVO
• DAC: Dual/Mono AKM AK4493
• Resolution: up to DSD512 and PCM 32bit/384kHz
• Digital inputs: Ethernet, USB-A, USB-B, AES/EBU, COAX, TOS

DS-1000 EVO LINE

• DAC: Dual/Mono AKM AK4493
• Resolution: up to DSD512 and PCM 32bit/384kHz
• Digital inputs: Ethernet, USB-A, USB-B, AES/EBU, COAX, TOS
• Analogue inputs: XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced
• Preamplifier: Class A preamp stage with discrete components

REMOTE CONTROL

• Multifunctional remote control included

APP

• GN CONTROL APP

UPGRADES

• EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY: PSU-1250 or PSU-1000 External Inductive Power Supply

• D/A CONVERTER CHIP: 2x AKM AK4493
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB
• THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.001% max
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: 125dB
• DYNAMIC RANGE: 120dB
• PREAMP STAGE VOLUME CONTROL: Available only on DS-1000 EVO LINE
• NETWORK CONNECTIVITY: LAN/WLAN (WiFi) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (10/433Mbps) Bluetooth: High Definition 5.0 (44/16)
• HIGH QUALITY STREAMING: Roon Ready, Airplay, MQA, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Tidal Connect, vTuner

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS:

• PCM up to 32bit/384kHz
• DSD up to DSD256 (DSF, DFF)
• AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)
• ALAC
• WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked
• FLAC
• MP3
• Apple Lossless
• OGG
• Monkey’s

SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS

• UPnP*
• DLNA
• Roon
• *UPnP server must support DSD streaming to play DSD files

DIGITAL INPUTS

• 1x RCA coaxial PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
• 1x AES/EBU balanced PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
• 2x TOS-Link PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
• 1x USB-B asynchronous up to DSD512 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz
• 1x USB-A port DSD256 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

• RCA 50O
• XLR 100O

POWER

• POWER SUPPLY: 100-240V / 50-60Hz
• POWER CONSUMPTION: 30W
• FUSE: 2A T

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• DIMENSIONS: 430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D
• WEIGHT: Kg. 10 – net, Kg. 15 – boxed

UK Delivery

• FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
• Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

• £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
• £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

• Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
  £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

• Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

• Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
• Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.