Gold Note DS-1000 MKII

DIGITAL AUDIO DAC & STREAMING

DS-1000 is the best D/A Converter we have ever made: a true High-End DAC capable of delivering audiophile sound from digital files that features Network Player functions to help you enjoy your favourite music always with the greatest audio quality.

The DS-1000 offers high-resolution digital inputs to convert native PCM audio files up to 24bit/192kHz via S/Pdif coaxial and TOS-Optical inputs. It’s also equipped with one USB host input to convert PCM audio files and DSD 64/128/256.

Besides, DS-1000 also offers Streaming features to use high-resolution online music servers (TIDAL, QOBUZ) and even browse digital radio stations playing via LAN and WiFi and reading audio files directly from USB keys and Hard Disks through the USB-A ports.

HI-END DAC FEATURING, NETWORK PLAYER & STREAMER VIA PCM AND DSD

DS-1000 is a D/A Converter with native DSD 64/128/256 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz compatibility via USB, LAN and Wi-Fi through a cutting edge Burr-Brown PCM1792A featuring Coax and Optical inputs to guarantee the best native resolution.

IOS & ANDROID APP

DS-1000 DAC features easy set up Apple iOS and Android proprietary software for full control via iPhones and iPads as well as smart phones and tablets.

The App makes it easy to control all the digital inputs displaying all meta data, cover and information registered on the track as well as real resolution format.

DS-1000 converts audio files from all digital sources with its optical and coaxial inputs and it can also convert computer audio files using the USB port.
With its streaming capabilities, DS-1000 can play from any NAS connected to the local network, browse Internet radios via V-Tuner and even play Hi-Res music via Tidal and Qobuz.

ULTRA VERSATILE DESIGN

DS-1000 converts D/A audio via S/PDIF coaxial and TOS-optical asynchronous PCM24bit/192kHz inputs, one USB Host asynchronous for native and DoP DSD64/128/256 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz.

It also reads from HardDisk and USB sticks (FAT32) via USB without the need of any built-in storage memory.

GOLD NOTE MODULAR DESIGN

Innovative unique modular design allows a variety of external upgrades, including Class-A Tube Stages, External Inductive PSU, Preamp Card and Analogue Stereo Input.

PREAMP AND ANALOG INPUT STAGE

The integrated preamplifier stage and balanced XLR input available on demand will turn DS-1000 into an All-In-One unit able to drive any High End audio system.

MAIN FEATURES

D/A Converter native PCM up to 24bit/192kHz & DSD 64/128/256  native and via DoP
Network Player and Streamer PCM and DSD64
Frequency response: 5Hz-200kHz +/-0.3dB
THD – Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% max
Signal to Noise ratio: -125dB
Dynamic response: 129dB
Output impedance: 50ohm
Digital filter: Gold Note Zero-Clock™ circuit enabling three different Master Clock
Digital Volume Control: enabled/disabled by remote
Dimensions: 430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D
Weight: 11 kg

AUDIO INPUTS

Digital input: one RCA S/PDIF coaxial and one TOS-optical asynchronous 24bit/192kHz
USB: asynchronous native and DoP DSD64/128/256 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
USB: two USB-A ports to feed USB flash memories and HDD only FAT32 formatted playing native and DoP DSD64/128/256 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz.

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Line output level (fixed): stereo RCA @ 2Volt and balanced XLR @ 4Volt
Digital output: S/PDIF, 75ohm RCA 24bit

POWER

Main supply: 100V to 245V, 50/60Hz
Dual-Mono power supply
Power consumption: 30W

CONNECTIVITY

LAN/WLAN WiFi: 802.11b/g via RJ45 10/100Mbps socket and Antenna playing native and DoP DSD64/128/256 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
Infrared remote: RC5 proprietary code

Supported audio formats:

• AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)
• ALAC
• WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked
• FLAC
• WmA Windows media Audio 9
• WAX Windows media audio metafiles
• ASX Advanced Stream Redirector (.asx)
• MP3

Supported media servers:

• Minim
• Bubble UPnP
• all UPnP certified media servers