GOLD NOTE PH-10

Pre owned. In excellent condition. Free from evident signs of wear. Supplied with manual and original packaging.

The PH-10 presents itself as a reference-grade phono preamplifier designed to deliver exceptional versatility and superior sonic performance while maintaining a fully analog architecture and employing carefully selected components to recreate musical performances with naturalness and precision. All functions are managed through the intuitive Single Knob Control system which, together with the color display, allows rapid adjustment of every setting without interrupting vinyl playback, ensuring a smooth and immediate user experience.

The unit allows direct selection of the most suitable equalization curve for the record being played, including RIAA, Decca London, and American Columbia. Each curve can also be used in an “Enhanced” mode developed through proprietary technologies inspired by Neumann cutting systems, designed to extend frequency response and increase dynamics and sonic impact whenever desired. Precise system optimization is further ensured by nine selectable loading options and four gain levels, allowing accurate matching with virtually any MM or MC cartridge and guaranteeing maximum coherence between source and phono amplification.

The design also incorporates two independent RCA inputs, enabling connection of two separate tonearms, each configurable with dedicated settings that remain stored in memory even when the device is powered off. This provides exceptional flexibility for sophisticated analog systems and demanding vinyl enthusiasts. To further enhance performance, the PH-10 can be paired with an optional dedicated external power supply developed to improve realism, three-dimensionality, and overall precision, allowing the preamplifier to reproduce vinyl playback with remarkable fidelity and involvement.

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 independent RCA MM/MC inputs
• Adjustable input sensitivity: 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 adjustment levels (0 dB; ±3 dB; +6 dB)
• Capacitance (MM only): 220 pF
• Audio outputs: 1 unbalanced RCA; 1 balanced XLR (+12 dB)
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Power supply: 100–120 V or 220–240 V; 50/60 Hz
• Nominal power consumption: 10 W
• Standby power 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)