GOLD NOTE PH-5.2

The PH-5.2 is born as a complete evolution of the PH-5 project, embodying Gold Note’s mature vision of analog audio, where high fidelity is not a sonic signature but a responsibility toward the original recording. This preamplifier stands out for its versatility and adaptability to any analog system, thanks to RCA inputs compatible with both MM and MC cartridges, selectable EQ curves – RIAA, Decca London, and American Columbia, all also available in Enhanced version – and fine adjustments for gain and load, ensuring a personalized and flexible listening experience.

The new interface simplifies and makes more precise the adjustment of load, gain, and equalization, allowing two different cartridges, one MM and one MC, to be memorized simply by selecting the corresponding option in the Settings menu. In an analog system, proper setup is not an operational detail but an essential component of sound quality, capable of highlighting every micro-detail recorded on the vinyl.

The PH-5.2’s aesthetics are renewed with the Line 5.2, combining elegance and striking details with high-level performance. The black anodized sandblasted aluminum chassis is designed to minimize interaction with magnetic fields, creating a stable electrical and mechanical environment, reducing background noise, and enhancing the naturalness and detail of playback. The new enhanced power supply provides greater dynamic control, a cleaner high-frequency range, and a relaxed yet authoritative sound capable of maintaining coherence even in the most complex musical passages.

The color touchscreen interface offers a clear and intuitive layout, quick adjustments, and immediate access to all functions, allowing real-time control without interrupting playback for a superior user experience. The heart of the PH-5.2 remains fully analog: the signal path is built with discrete components, designed to minimize distances and reduce any possible interference. High-quality relays switch the settings selected via the display without introducing digital circuitry, preserving signal integrity and enabling every subtle detail engraved on the vinyl to be revealed.

Applying the correct curve means respecting the balance, dynamics, and character of each recording, enjoying every musical nuance. As a direct heir to the PH-1000 and PH-10 models, the PH-5.2 shares their philosophy while offering a more compact and accessible solution. The display allows direct selection of the most appropriate equalization curve for each vinyl: RIAA, Decca London, or American Columbia. Thanks to Gold Note’s proprietary technology, inspired by Georg Neumann’s studies, each curve is also available in Enhanced version, extending the frequency response up to 50 kHz and increasing dynamics, extension, and realism when required.

Technical Specifications:

• Equalization curves: 3 EQ curves (RIAA, Decca London, American Columbia) with Enhanced option
• Subsonic filter: 10 Hz / 36 dB per octave
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.3 dB; Enhanced 20 Hz – 50 kHz ±0.3 dB
• THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): <0.05% @ 1 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 89 dB; dynamic range: 105 dB
• Audio inputs: 1x RCA MM/MC stereo
• Adjustable input sensitivity: 0.1 mV MC up to 10.0 mV MM
• Impedance: 9 selectable loads (10Ω, 22Ω, 47Ω, 100Ω, 220Ω, 470Ω, 1000Ω, 22kΩ, 47kΩ)
• Gain: MM 40 dB; MC 60 dB; 4 additional options: 0 dB, +3 dB, ±6 dB
• Capacitance (MM only): 220 pF
• Audio outputs: 1x unbalanced RCA; 1x balanced XLR
• Output impedance: 50Ω
• Power supply: 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
• Nominal consumption: 10 W; standby consumption: <0.5 W
• Fuse: 2A T
• Dimensions: 200 mm W | 80 mm H | 260 mm D
• Weight: 1.2 kg net