Gold Note DS -10 Plus demo-mint
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A COMPLETE AUDIO SOURCE: D/A CONVERTER, STREAMER, LINE PREAMPLIFIER AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH ADDITIONAL ANALOG INPUT
The DS-10 PLUS is a 4-in-1 digital source that features a UPnP-DLNA Streamer, High-End D/A Converter, Line Preamplifier and Headphone Amplifier. Inspired by our acclaimed IS-1000 All-In-One unit, it combines its extended connectivity features with the exceptional high-resolution of the Bluetooth 5.0 – for the first time ever on a High-End audio product – and the impressive headphone double power GAIN output. The DS-10 PLUS is also equipped with an analogue input to become a complete preamplifier for analogue and digital sources, both the analogue line input and the preamp stage operate in a fully analogue way to preserve the purest audio quality (available on DS-10 PLUS only).
Part of the Series 10, the DS-10 is the perfect connection between the PH-10 phono stage and the PA-10 power amplifier, and the core of a smart stereo system.
The DS-10 is a Roon Ready device with a quick plug&play set-up and multi-room capabilities. Simply connect it to your network using the Wi-Fi or the Ethernet port and to your power amplifier or active speakers, and get ready to explore the limitless possibilities of high-resolution music. Stream through Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify and Deezer or access your collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or a USB flash drive controlling the DS-10 PLUS with our easy to use GN Control App on your smartphone or tablet (available for free on iOS and Android).
The DS-10 has a unique feature that sets it apart from any other DAC – its behaviour can be changed to adapt to the music played without modifying the audio signal and maintaining the highest audio quality, acting on the PCM Equalization curve (Low-Pass filter), the High-Frequency De-emphasis, and the internal power profile. Such profiles can be selected in real-time during music playback delivering a unique listening experience and ease of use thanks to the clear menu on the TFT display. It’s time to enjoy the unprecedented listening pleasure that only the DS-10 can offer you.
CHAMELEON MODE
With the Chameleon Mode you can adjust the sonic profile of the DS-10 fine-tuning the performance of the DAC to adapt it to the music you’re playing, just as a chameleon, acting on the PCM Equalization curve (Low Pass filter), the High-Frequency De-emphasis, and the internal power profile. The Chameleon technology allows you to adapt the DS-10 perfectly to the music you love while preserving the highest quality of the audio signal.
Please note:
The Chameleon Mode is available on firmware version V.130 and higher.
FEATURES:
DAC
Powered by the excellent new generation AKM AK4493 DAC to guarantee high-resolution digital audio.
Analog Input
Featuring a 3.5 mm mini-jack analogue input and a completely analogue stage, DS-10 PLUS is a complete preamplifier.
App
With our app GN Control you can access all the functions of DS-10 PLUS using your smartphone and tablet, even the analogue controls.
Complete Source
The Bluetooth 5.0 and the Headphone Output make the DS-10 PLUS an extremely versatile and modern digital source.
The DS-10 is a versatile state-of-the-art streaming DAC designed for the contemporary audiophile. The technology of the DS-10 is brilliantly enclosed in a compact-sized aluminium chassis and it’s the perfect addition to a modern High-End audio system. The DS-10 PLUS is also equipped with a 3.5 mm jack analogue input and a completely analogue stage, a perfect preamplifier for analogue and digital sources.
Technical Specifications
DAC | D/A Converter AKM AK4493 PCM up to 32bit/768kHz & DSD512 native |
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STREAMER | Roon Ready, MQA, Airplay, vTuner, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify |
CONNECTIVITY | LAN/WLAN Bluetooth 5.0 (44/16) |
DIGITAL INPUTS | 1 RCA Coax (PCM 24/192) 2 Optical Tos-Link (PCM 24/192) 1 AES/EBU XLR (PCM 24/192) 1 USB-B (PCM 32/768, DSD512) 1 USB-A (PCM 24/192, DSD64) |
ANALOGUE INPUT | 3,5mm mini jack |
AUDIO OUTPUTS DAC | stereo RCA @ 1Volt and balanced XLR @ 2Volt |
AUDIO OUTPUTS PREAMP | Stereo RCA, balanced XLR; 1 headphone 6,3mm Jack on the front panel double gain |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 50Ω |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB |
THD – TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION | 0.001% max |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | -125dB |
PREAMP STAGE VOLUME CONTROL | enabled/disabled by remote |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 120dB |
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS (NETWORK) | PCM 24bit/192kHz DSD64: DSF, DFF AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc) ALAC WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked FLAC MP3 Apple Lossless OGG Monkey’s IMPORTANT: UPnP server must support DSD streaming in order to stream DSD files. |
SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS | all UPnP / DLNA / Roon |
REMOTE CONTROL | included |
CONTROL APP | available for free on iOS and Android Search for “GN Control” on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store |
POWER SUPPLY | 100-240V, 50/60Hz Multiple Transformer proprietary power supply Power consumption: 30W |
DIMENSIONS | 200mm W, 80mm H, 260mm D |
WEIGHT | 8lbs net 11lbs boxed |
FINISHES | Brushed Aluminum in Black |