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THE MOST ADVANCED 

PHONO STAGE

The PH-1000 is simply the best Phono Stage 

we have ever created, a unique piece of 

audio engineering designed to be innovative 

in every possible way and 100% made in 

Italy. Featuring Class-A exclusive discrete 

components, a Class-A headphone output, 

+40 EQ curves preset, 4 custom EQ curves 

manually adjustable, and the high-quality 

Class-A line preamp which comes as an 

optional.

For the first time ever, you will be able to 

play virtually any record the way it’s meant 

to be thanks to more than 40 EQ curves 

available, or even customise the EQ curves 

manually by adjusting three main parameters 

- that’s why the PH-1000 is a complete 

game-changer, opening a new era in vinyl 

reproduction.

PERFECT CARTRIDGE MATCHING

With 7 Gain and 12 Load levels, as well 

as 6 Capacitance options dedicated to 

MM cartridges, it is the ideal phono stage 

for high-performance analogue systems, 

capable of driving even the most exotic of 

cartridges with perfect synergy, making the 

PH-1000 a professional instrument for high-

end studio recording. 

On top of that, you can change settings 

and make ultra-fine adjustments, including 

the EQ curve, on the go by simply using 

the SKC and the display as you are playing 

music. Our innovative technology allows 

the best ease of use while preserving 

entirely the sound quality as it works in the 

analogue domain: the interface is digital and 

independent from the audio path, which is 

completely analogue. The result is an ultra-

low noise phono stage with high gain and no 

audio filters.

All the functionalities are in fact managed 

through discrete audio-grade components 

and sealed single switches, always 

shortening the signal path to deliver superior 

audio quality and extract even the finest 

details from the vinyl record. Powered by our 

custom firmware, the PH-1000 can be easily 

updated via computer when necessary.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

The PH-1000 offers 3 independent inputs, 

two RCA and one XLR. There are also 2 

other inputs, one RCA and one XLR, that can 

be used either for the external load plugs 

for even finer control of the Load or as line 

inputs on the PH-1000 with Preamp.

Add the other functionalities, such as the 

Headphone Output, the Stereo/Mono 

control with phase inversion, the L/R Channel 

Swap and the Rumble Subsonic Filter and 

here you have it, the most advanced phono 

stage on the market.

HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS

The level of quality meets the highest 

standard throughout the entire production: 

from the aluminium ultra-solid chassis 

machined with precision to the electronic 

components and circuitry that undergo strict 

QC computer-controlled tests.

| INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

Summary of Contents for PH-1000

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL PH 1000 PH 1000 LINE...

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Page 3: ...Thank you for purchasing one of our units and welcome into the Gold Note world where we turn High End audio and music into a new experience Maurizio Aterini founder of Gold Note...

Page 4: ...or moisture and in any case when the apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped PLEASE NOTE 1 Do not disassemble any part of the product 2 Do not use any part of the product for other pur...

Page 5: ...waste to allow its proper treatment and recycling The user must therefore deliver free of charge the end of life equipment to the centres for the separate collection of waste electrical and electronic...

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Page 7: ...S 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 FRONT PANEL 5 REAR PANEL 6 SELECT FUNCTIONS 7 DISPLAY OVERVIEW 8 EQ CURVES 10 FIRMWARE UPDATE 12 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 RELATED PRODUCTS 15 1x PH 100...

Page 8: ...sic Our innovative technology allows the best ease of use while preserving entirely the sound quality as it works in the analogue domain the interface is digital and independent from the audio path wh...

Page 9: ...the display you have an intuitive system to easily control the phono stage and quickly make fine adjustments without even interrupting the playback HEADPHONE OUTPUT You can now enjoy the shortest audi...

Page 10: ...SPECIFICATIONS POWER Power supply Dual Mono linear power supply 100 240V with automatic selection Power consumption 30W PSU Input for external power supply Gold Note PSU 1250 PSU 1000 AUDIO INPUTS 2x...

Page 11: ...ds or Flat 4 manually adjustable EQ Curve setups Enhanced option ON OFF Neumann Cutting Lathe 6 CAPACITANCE LEVELS OFF 100pF 150pF 220pF 330pF 470pF 1000pF to finely match any cartridge RUMBLE SUBSONI...

Page 12: ...etary firmware With the SKC Single Knob Control technology and the display you have an intuitive system to easily control the phono stage and quickly make fine adjustments without even interrupting th...

Page 13: ...PANEL EXTERNAL LOAD To use the external load on the RCA inputs ensure to connect your turntable to RCA 2 and the external load to RCA 3 To use the external load on the XLR inputs ensure to connect yo...

Page 14: ...TIONS Turn Master switch HOW TO SELECT THE FUNCTIONS 1 Press the knob once to activate the SELECTION FRAME 2 Turn the knob left or right until the desired function is highlighted by in white then pres...

Page 15: ...75k 47k 33k 22k 1k 470 220 100 47 22 10 EXT Not for RCA 3 and XLR 2 Capacitance OFF 100pF 150pF 220pF 330pF 470pF 1000pF Not for RCA 3 and XLR 2 Cartridge MM MC Empty if LOAD LINE Not for RCA 3 and X...

Page 16: ...he PH 1000 LINE feature a the mute function that can be selected from the menu The LINE model also displays the volume PH 1000 LINE Thanks to the Class A built in preamplifier the PH 1000 LINE feature...

Page 17: ...hrough audio grade switches that modify the audio signal path Each curve can also be enhanced with our proprietary design derived from the Neumann Cutting Lathe project for superior dynamic and high f...

Page 18: ...r controls the gain at 10Hz and it s also called a low frequency shelving filter allowing you to adjust the gain from 12dB to 20dB It can also be set to N which means it won t affect the curve for the...

Page 19: ...ase contact your dealer to be advised on how the fault can be solved We are constantly striving to deliver the best user experience and audio quality with our products releasing new firmware updates i...

Page 20: ...onnected correctly Try to connect and disconnect the cables and ensure they are working properly The cables are not connected properly Always connect the interconnect input to test how the phono stage...

Page 21: ...ave any questions contact us at service goldnote it The power cord is not plugged in Connect the power cord properly and ensure the power outlet is working The cables are not connected to the tonearm...

Page 22: ...uadral Core micro controller PIANOSA Italian design meets technical innovation and impeccable finishes Pianosa is a handmade turntable featuring a 23mm platter made of dampening polyvinyl and our prop...

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Page 24: ...Designed and handmade in Firenze Italy www goldnote it service goldnote it copyright 2020 Akamai S r l All rights reserved...

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