Gold Note DS-10 Manual de usuario
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DS-10
HIGH-END DAC - STREAMER - LINE PREAMP - HEADPHONES AMPLIFIER
INDEX
PACKAGE CONTENT......
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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
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SPECIFICATION
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FRONT PANEL
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REAR PANEL................
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SELECT FUNCTIONS
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REMOTE CONTROL..........
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DS-10 FEATURES
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CONTROL APP.................
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NETWORK SETUP.............
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CONNECTING OTHER SOURCES.............
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IMPORTANT NOTES.......................................................................................................................................
WARRANTY AND SERVICE..............................................................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING........
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.............
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PACKAGE CONTENT
AC cable
Ethernet cable
1 Wi-Fi antenna
1 Bluetooth antenna
Remote control + battery
User manual
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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
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AUDIO STREAMING JUST BECAME BETTER
DS-10 is designed to cover the needs of the con-
temporary audiophile completing any audio system
while offering almost all kind of internet and digital
connectivity with the purity of the premium Gold
Note High-End audio performance in a convenient
elegant shape.
DS-10 is an innovative D/A Converter inspired by
the acclaimed top model DS-1000 merging the ex-
tended features of IS-1000 all-in-one unit adding
a even something more: To make the DS-10 even
more interesting we have introduced a High-End
headphones amplifier and Bluetooth 5.0 for the
first time ever.
DIGITAL AUDIO DAC AND FULL FUNCTION
STREAMER
DS-10 is a new generation D/A Converter and
UPnP, DLNA Streamer created to revolution any
audio system being able to browse Web Streaming
Players and Digital Sources.
DS-10 can be matched with traditional CD player,
TV or Media Server as well as it is compatible with
almost all Internet services including Roon, Tidal,
Qobuz, Airplay, Spotify, Deezer, V-Tuner, from
which it can play DSD, PCM and MQA formats all to
enjoy real "High-End Audio" as a new refreshing
experience, hassle and cable free.
QUICK TO INSTALL AND EASY TO USE
DS-10 is a true High-End Audio DAC capable of
audiophile sound from digital files featuring
Streamer and Network Player functions to help en-
joying favorite music always with the greatest au-
dio quality, fully controlled via App, remote and
front knob to make it work super easily.
PREAMPLIFIER AND HEADPHONES AMP
DS-10 also features an On/Off switchable High-
End audio analogue preamp stage. All the different
remote controls including a computer App make it
easy to control DS-10 synchronizing the unit to all
functions and letting even the web players play
analogue volume when the preamp stage is acti-
vated, guaranteeing the best performance ever.
DS-10 also features a professional 6.3 mm head-
phones output with a proprietary design which al-
lows selecting the sensitivity to drive almost any
kind of headphones on the market.
INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
MORE TIME FOR MUSIC, LESS TIME TO MAKE
IT WORK
DS-10 offers multiple solutions to play your fa-
vorite music being a D/A converter playing native
DSD64/128 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz via USB,
LAN and Wi-Fi through a cutting edge AKM
AK4493 featuring 1x Coax, 2x Optical, 1x AES, 1x
USB-A and 1x USB-B inputs to guarantee great
versatility.
TANK MECHANICAL STRUCTURE
DS-10 features a great mechanical structure made
of solid machined steel and thick aluminum panels
to guarantee low frequency resonance, feedback
vibrational control and low magnetic inertial field.
UPGRADE WHEN YOU WANT TO
Thanks to the unique and innovative Gold Note
modular design DS-10 will be able to optionally
drive a special external inductive power supply
(PSU-10) to effectively enhance the native perfor-
mance of the unit.
NEW TOTAL CONTROL OVER YOUR SYSTEM
A nice looking 2,8” TFT monitor displays all the in-
formation in a clear menu that's easy to browse,
showing all USB inputs, digital inputs and radio
stations.
Thanks to the exclusive SKC (Single Knob Control)
on the front panel, the handset remote control
and the Gold Note App the unit becomes an ex-
tremely user-friendly source you can always easily
control from any listening position.
DS-10 features an easy set up Apple iOS and An-
droid proprietary software for full control via
iPhones and iPads as well as smart phones and
tablets.
The App makes it easy to control even the digital
inputs displaying all meta data, cover and informa-
tion registered on the track as well as real resolu-
tion format.
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SPECIFICATION
MAIN FEATURES
D/A Converter AKM AK4493 PCM up to
32bit/768kHz and DSD512 native
Streamer Network Player PCM and DSD
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB
THD – Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% max
Signal to Noise ratio: -125dB
Dynamic range: 120dB
Output impedance: 50Ω
Preamp Stage Volume Control: enabled/disabled
DIGITAL INPUTS
•1 Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi DSD64 (DoP) Resolu-
tion: PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
•1x RCA S/PDIF coaxial PCM asynchronous up to
24bit/192kHz
•2x TOS-optical PCM asynchronous up to
24bit/192kHz
•1 COAX asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
•1x AES/EBU balanced PCM asynchronous up to
24bit/192kHz
•1x USB-A port to feed USB flash memories,
FAT32/NTFS formatted playing DSD64 and PCM up
to 24bit/192kHz
•1 x USB-B asynchronous native up to DSD512
and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Line output level (fixed): stereo RCA @ 1Volt and
balanced XLR @ 2Volt
POWER
Mains supply: 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz
Multiple Transformer proprietary power supply
Power consumption: 30W
MAIN CONNECTIVITY
LAN/WLAN (WiFi): 802.11b/g via RJ45
10/100Mbps socket - Bluetooth 5.0
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS (NETWORK)
AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)
ALAC
WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked
FLAC
MP3
DSF, DFF
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
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
PSU-10 EVO: external inductive multi trans-
former power supply
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
220mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D - 4 kg
FINISHES
Brushed anodised Aluminium available in Black,
Silver or Gold
REMOTE CONTROL
Multifunctional remote control/handset
APP
Mconnect control
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FRONT PANEL
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
DS-10 is an innovative D/A Converter, Streamer with a High-End headphones amplifier and Bluetooth 5.0.
Everything has been designed to provide the best experience and thanks to the exclusive SKC (Single Knob Control)
the unit becomes a friendly plug-and-play source that can be fully controlled even without the remote.
All the information and features are easy to read and access on the display at any time, so you will also have
complete control over the system.
SKC (Single Knob Control)
DISPLAY
LED STANDBY/ON-OFF
REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
DS-10 features a wide selection of connections to offer the best versatility and become the core of a real High-
End system that will deliver audio in true audiophile quality:
- 7 digital inputs
- 2 stereo analog outputs (XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced)
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ANALOG LINE OUTPUT
RCA unbalanced
XLR balanced
DIGITAL INPUT
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USB HOST (A type)
USB DAC (B type)
Ethernet
AES/EBU balanced
WI-FI Antenna*
RCA S/PDIF COAX
TOS 1
TOS 2
WI-FI led
AC plug IEC standard
Bluetooth Antenna*
*PLEASE NOTE: the antennas must be mounted.
PSU IN
GN Link connector
POWER AND OTHERS
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WPS WI-FI reset
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SELECT FUNCTIONS
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 press the knob to select it
3. the frame will turn red: now you can turn the knob to change the function
4. press the knob again when the desired value is set to confirm and exit the selection
SINGLE PUSH
TURNING ON/OFF DS-10
To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the knob for 3 seconds.
3 SEC. PUSH
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