GOLD NOTE DS-10 EVO : High-End Streaming Pre/DAC and Headphone Amp
The DS-10 EVO is a versatile state-of-the-art streaming DAC, designed for the contemporary audiophile: it features a new generation D/A Converter, UPnP-DLNA Streamer, Line Preamplifier and a Headphone Amplifier.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 headphone double power GAIN output.
The DS-10 EVO is also equipped with analogue input to become a complete preamplifier for analogue and digital sources, preserving entirely the sound quality as it works in the analogue domain.
The technology of the DS-10 EVO is enclosed in a compact-sized aluminium chassis, which makes it the perfect addition to a modern High-End audio system.
GOLD NOTE DS-10 EVO: High-End Streaming Pre/DAC and Headphone Amp
THE AUDIO SOURCE FOR THE CONTEMPORARY AUDIOPHILE
The DS-10 EVO is a versatile state-of-the-art streaming DAC, designed for the contemporary audiophile: it features a new generation D/A Converter, UPnP-DLNA Streamer, Line Preamplifier and a Headphone Amplifier.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 headphone double power GAIN output.
The DS-10 EVO is also equipped with analogue input to become a complete preamplifier for analogue and digital sources, preserving entirely the sound quality as it works in the analogue domain.
The technology of the DS-10 EVO is enclosed in a compact-sized aluminium chassis, which makes it the perfect addition to a modern High-End audio system.
HIGH-END DAC AND NETWORK STREAMER
The DS-10 EVO is a Roon Ready device with a quick 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, vTuner and Deezer or access your collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or a USB flash drive and control the DS-10 with our easy to use GN Control App on your smartphone or tablet (available for free on iOS and Android).
LINE PREAMPLIFIER AND HEADPHONES AMP
The DS-10 EVO is equipped with an ON/OFF switchable High-End Analogue Preamp stage to enable the control of the analogue volume even through web players (when the Preamp stage is activated) and guarantee the best performance ever.
The DS-10 EVO also features a professional 6.3mm headphones output with two sensitivity levels (High/Low), a proprietary technology we developed to help get the best out of your headphones. With the additional analogue input the DS-10 EVO can be matched to the Gold Note PH-10 phono stage and the PA-10 power amplifier.
DIGITAL CHAMELEON AUDIOPHILE DAC
The DS-10 EVO has a unique feature that sets it apart from any other DAC, making it the most versatile DAC available today – three different profiles can be selected to fine-tune the performance of the DAC, which adapts to the music it’s playing as a chameleon.
For the first time ever, the DAC behavior can be changed to adapt to the music played without modifying the audio signal and thus maintaining the highest audio quality, acting on the deemphasis, the low-pass digital filters, and the amount of power applied to the circuits. Thanks to the ease of use and the clear menu on the display such profiles can be selected in real-time during music playback.
EASY TO INSTALL, EASY TO SET UP
You can quickly check all the functions available on the DS-10 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-10 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-10 EVO even more, combine it with PSU-10 EVO, the dedicated external inductive power supply.
Roon Ready network devices have Roon’s streaming technology built in, and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DS-10 EVO
DS-10 EVO LINE
with analogue input
D/A CONVERTER CHIP
AKM AK4493 PCM (32bit/768kHz, DSD512)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
0.001% max
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
125dB
DYNAMIC RANGE
120dB
PREAMP STAGE VOLUME CONTROL
Enabled/Disabled by remote
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
LAN/WLAN (WiFi) 10/100Mbps (DSD64, PCM 24bit/192kHz)
Bluetooth: High Definition 5.0 (44/16)
HIGH QUALITY STREAMING
Tidal, Qobuz, MQA, vTuner, Deezer, Spotify, Airplay, Roon Ready
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS (NETWORK)
PCM 24bit/192kHz:
AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)
ALAC
WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked
FLAC
MP3
DSD64: 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
DIGITAL INPUTS
1x RCA coaxial PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
2x TOS-optical PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
1x AES/EBU XLR PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
1x USB-B asynchronous up to DSD512 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz
1x USB-A port DSD64 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives)
ANALOGUE INPUT
1x 3.5mm mini-jack (input impedance 10kΩ)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
DAC:
1x unbalanced RCA @ 2Vrms
1x balanced XLR @ 2Vrms
PREAMP:
1x unbalanced RCA
1x balanced XLR
1x headphone 6,3mm jack on front panel (double gain)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
50Ω
POWER CONSUMPTION
30W
FUSE
2A F
POWER SUPPLY
Multiple Transformer proprietary power supply
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
PSU-10 EVO : External Inductive Power Supply
DIMENSIONS
200mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D
WEIGHT
Kg. 4 – net
Kg. 5 – 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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