GOLD NOTE DS-1000 EVO (LINE) : High-End Streaming Pre/DAC
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).
GOLD NOTE DS-1000 EVO (LINE) : High-End Streaming Pre/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
LINE PREAMPLIFIER AND HEADPHONES AMP
The DS-1000 EVO is equipped with a Class A preamp stage to control the volume directly in the analogue domain, which can be bypassed when the DS-1000 EVO is set to DAC mode. It also features 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.
EASY TO INSTALL, EASY TO SET UP
You can quickly check all the functions available on the DS-1000 EVO on its large 2.8” TFT display and fully control it through the SKC (Single Knob Control) located on the front panel, the Gold Note remote control or the dedicated App GN Control. Our easy-to-use GN Control App (available for free on iOS and Android) displays on your smartphone or tablet all information registered on the track as well as the real resolution format.
DESIGN MADE IN ITALY
The DS-1000 EVO features a state-of-the-art mechanical structure made of solid machined steel and thick aluminium. The high-quality materials used guarantee low-frequency resonance, vibrational control, and a low magnetic inertial field.
To enhance the performance of the DS-1000 EVO even more, combine it with a PSU-1000/1250 external inductive power supply and/or TUBE-1006/1012 tube output stage.
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
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DS-1000 EVO
• Streaming via LAN/WLAN: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD256
• Streaming via USB: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD512
• Dual-Mono DAC design (2 x AKM AK4493)
• Class A output stage
• Digital inputs (TOS, COAX, USB, AES/EBU)
DS-1000 EVO LINE
• Streaming via LAN/WLAN: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD256
• Streaming via USB: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD512
• Dual-Mono DAC design (2 x AKM AK4493)
• Class A output stage
• Digital inputs (TOS, COAX, USB, AES/EBU)
• Class A integrated preamplifier stage
• Analogue inputs (1 x balanced, 1 x unbalanced)
D/A CONVERTER CHIP
2x AKM AK4493 (Dual-Mono design)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
0.001% max
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
125dB
DYNAMIC RANGE
120dB
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
RCA 50Ω
XLR 100Ω
INTEGRATED PREAMPLIFIER STAGE
Class A preamplifier stage (can be bypassed)
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 (NETWORK)
Up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and DSD256 (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.
SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS
All UPnP
DLNA
Roon
DIGITAL INPUTS
1x RCA coaxial PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
1x AES/EBU balanced PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
2x TOS-Link PCM asynchronous 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)
ANALOGUE INPUTS (DS-1000 EVO LINE only)
1x RCA unbalanced
1x XLR balanced
AUDIO OUTPUTS
DAC
1x unbalanced RCA (2Vrms)
1x balanced XLR (2Vrms)
PREAMP
1x unbalanced RCA
1x balanced XLR
1x headphone 6,3mm jack
POWER CONSUMPTION
30W
FUSE
2A T
POWER SUPPLY
Multiple Transformer proprietary power supply
DIMENSIONS
430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D
WEIGHT
Kg. 10 – net
Kg. 15 – boxed
BLACK
Black anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish
SILVER
Silver anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish
GOLD
Gold anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish
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