GOLD NOTE PH-10

Pre owned. In excellent condition. Free from visible signs of wear. Supplied with original packaging.

The PH-10 is presented as a reference phono preamplifier designed to deliver high versatility and superior sound performance, while maintaining a fully analog architecture and the use of carefully selected components to reproduce the musical event with naturalness and precision. Control is handled through the Single Knob Control system, an intuitive solution that, combined with the color display, allows all settings to be adjusted quickly without interrupting vinyl playback, ensuring smooth and immediate operation.

The unit allows direct selection of the most suitable equalization curve for each record among RIAA, Decca London, and American Columbia, with the option to activate an “enhanced” mode for each curve. This is developed using proprietary technologies inspired by Neumann cutting systems and is designed to extend frequency response while increasing dynamics and sonic impact when required. Precise system tuning is further ensured by nine selectable load options and four gain levels, allowing accurate matching with any MM or MC cartridge and guaranteeing optimal consistency between source and preamplification.

The design also features two independent RCA inputs, enabling connection of two separate tonearms, each with individually configurable settings that can be stored even when the unit is powered off, offering high flexibility in complex analog setups. To maximize performance, the system can be paired with a dedicated external power supply designed to further enhance realism, three-dimensionality, and precision, allowing the PH-10 to reproduce vinyl sound with exceptional fidelity and immersion.

Technical specifications:

• Equalization curves: RIAA; Decca London; American Columbia; Enhanced conversion available
• Subsonic filter: 10 Hz / 36 dB per octave
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.3 dB; Enhanced mode 20 Hz – 50 kHz ± 0.3 dB
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 0.05% @ 1 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 89 dB
• Dynamic response: 105 dB
• Audio inputs: 2 x independent RCA MM/MC
• Input sensitivity (adjustable): from 0.1 mV (MC) up to 10.0 mV (MM)
• Impedance: 9 selectable loads (10Ω; 22Ω; 47Ω; 100Ω; 220Ω; 470Ω; 1000Ω; 22kΩ; 47kΩ)
• Gain: 45 dB MM; 65 dB MC; 4 selectable levels (0 dB; ±3 dB; +6 dB)
• Capacitance (MM only): 220 pF
• Audio outputs: 1 x unbalanced RCA; 1 x balanced XLR (+12 dB)
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Power supply: 100–120 V or 220–240 V; 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: 10 W
• Standby consumption: < 0.5 W
• Fuse: 0.5 A F/T
• Dimensions: 200 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 260 mm (D)
• Weight: 3 kg (net)