Gold Note HP-5.2 Headphone Amplifier
Usage Guide
Amplifier
Headphones
Connection Guide
XLR Pair
USB Type C
RCA Pair
6.35mm Single
Bluetooth
4.4mm Single
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Item code: HP-5.2
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SPEAKER CABLES:
A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.
OTHER CABLES:
A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.
NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:
A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.
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Gold Note HP-5.2 Headphone Amplifier
The Gold Note HP-5.2 is a high-end headphone amplifier built around a balanced dual-mono Class A circuit, a design that prioritises signal purity and keeps distortion consistently low across all listening levels. With four headphone outputs and generous power reserves, it handles everything from sensitive in-ear monitors to demanding, high-impedance full-size headphones without compromise. All settings are applied in real-time within the analogue domain, keeping the signal path clean and free from digital processing artefacts, and premium components are used throughout the audio path to support the level of performance the design is capable of delivering.
What sets the HP-5.2 apart is its Studio feature suite, a collection of analogue tools that genuinely improve the headphone listening experience rather than simply adding options for the sake of it. Crossfeed blends the left and right channels to recreate a more natural soundstage closer to loudspeaker listening, the Harman setting applies an optimised equalisation curve suited to headphone acoustics, Superflat linearises the high-frequency response, and the adjustable damping factor allows precise matching to the impedance characteristics of specific headphones. A left and right balance control adds further flexibility for those with hearing asymmetry or particular driver characteristics to account for.
Connectivity is broad and practical. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue inputs are complemented by Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX and a USB-C digital input with onboard SABRE ES9023 DAC, allowing direct streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers. Front panel headphone outputs cover 3.5mm, 6.35mm, 4.4mm balanced, and 4-pin XLR balanced connections, with Bluetooth headphone output also available via the touchscreen. Line outputs allow the HP-5.2 to function as a full preamplifier with all Studio settings applied to the main system, and a bypass function enables seamless integration into systems that already include a separate preamplifier.
Here is what Gold Note say about the HP-5.2
The HP-5.2 is our latest high-end headphone amplifier, engineered for the most demanding audiophiles. It features a balanced Dual-Mono Class A design that ensures signal purity and delivers exceptional audio fidelity. With four headphone outputs and abundant power, it effortlessly handles any headphone on the market.
The audio path is constructed with premium components, and all settings are applied in real-time within the analog domain. Combining high sound quality, versatility, and unique features, the HP-5.2 offers extraordinary performance at an unbeatable price.
A touchscreen display ensures quick adjustments and an intuitive user experience. Perfect for all high-end systems, the HP-5.2 boasts advanced tools such as Crossfeed (for soundstage reconstruction), Harman option (to optimize headphone listening), variable gain and damping factor, and mono/stereo selection.
It functions as a traditional amplifier with analog inputs/outputs while integrating Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX, USB-C, and a SABRE ES9023 DAC.
Analogue Domain
The entire audio path is constructed with premium components, with all settings applied in real-time within the analogue domain for the purest possible signal path.
Bypass Function
For systems with a preamplifier, the bypass function allows the HP-5.2 to integrate without altering existing wiring, letting you switch seamlessly between headphone and loudspeaker listening.
Controls
A touchscreen display and included multifunctional remote allow full control of every setting from your listening position, without interruption.
Connectivity
Inputs include balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX, and USB-C. Headphone outputs cover 3.5mm, 6.3mm, 4.4mm, and XLR on the front panel, with Bluetooth headphone support via the touchscreen.
Preamplifier Mode
Selecting the RCA or XLR line outputs puts the HP-5.2 into preamplifier mode, allowing all Studio settings to be applied to your main system.
Specifications
Main Features
- Type: Class-A Dual/Mono Headphone Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0dB
- THD+N: 0.015% @ 1kHz
- SNR: 105dB
- D/A Converter: SABRE ES9023
- Bluetooth: 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Crossfeed: Adjustable (full spectrum or highs / mids / lows)
- Analogue EQ: Harman options, Superflat
- Damping Factor: Adjustable (High/Low)
- Gain: Low / Mid / High
- IR Receiver: For multifunctional remote control
Inputs and Outputs
- Headphone Outputs:
- 3.5mm jack (unbalanced)
- 6.3mm jack (unbalanced)
- 4.4mm jack (balanced)
- 4-pin XLR (balanced)
- Line Outputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA
- 1x Balanced XLR
- Analogue Inputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA (5Vrms max)
- 1x Balanced XLR (8Vrms max)
- Digital Inputs:
- 1x USB-C PCM 48kHz
- Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Headphone Power Output: 5W max
Power
- Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- MAX Power Consumption: 25W
Weight and Dimensions
- Dimensions: 200mm (W) x 80mm (H) x 260mm (D)
- Weight: 3kg (net) / 4kg (boxed)
About Gold Note
The story of Gold Note is one of dedication and talent. And, like all business success stories, it is a plural experience: the paths of a vast community of people intertwine in the magnificent headquarters nestled in the Florentine hills. Every day, these people put their skills and abilities at the service of the same goal, the Italian sound.
But in the beginning was Maurizio Aterini. It’s the end of the Seventies of the last century; Maurizio is only eight years old: one night his father comes home with a stereo system that will change his entire life. From that moment, his passion for audio reproduction systems is ignited. At the beginning it is little more than an interest he shares with many of his peers, something that fascinates and intrigues him; but as time goes on, this pull grows and in the Eighties Maurizio, now a young man, starts studying engineering at the university.
1992 is a pivotal year: Maurizio decides to challenge himself and he founds a technical design studio for third parties. Those are the years when he designs a specific tonearm that, up to these days, is still mounted on the Gold Note turntables with very few changes: the B-5, a model with an accurate distribution of the weights along its longitudinal axis, which guarantees a perfectly balanced configuration.
Commission after commission, the company achieves a good reputation among the international community, eventually asserting itself as an important boutique of sound engineering. The industrial model proves to be able to offer to the market creativity, engineering and production startup, thus guaranteeing the utmost flexibility at the service of the companies’ needs. The growth of the working group runs parallel to the company development: in the early 2000s, technicians and designers are joined by other figures, like Elena Basciano, Maurizio’s wife, who joins the company as head of human resources, putting to good use the experience she gained as head of many large international corporations. In 2007 Alessio Oronti becomes an associate and enters the executive ranks of the company.
In the meantime, a new type of interlocutors looms on the horizon: no longer just constructors with very specific catalogue requirements, but also distributors without well-established brands, looking for a new one. It’s at this moment that Maurizio, Elena and Alessio realize that it is time to leave the third-party industry. In 2012 Gold Note is founded. It’s the beginning of a new story: many of those who used to be their clients are now competitors; but the market looks promising: from the very start Family sound and design are recognised as the distinctive traits of the brand. Today, more than ten years after that moment, the company controls all the major markets, and it has a well-established reputation both among the experts and the audio enthusiasts as a guarantee of audio excellence. In such a competitive and crowded space as the world of audiophilia, Gold Note is a synonym of reliability, sonic quality, constant research for innovation and respect for the tradition of the Italian sound.
About Gold Note
Italian maker of turntables, cartridges, phono stages and amplifiers, built near Florence in Tuscany.
Gold Note is an Italian company near Florence, with a factory in Montespertoli, Tuscany. It makes turntables, cartridges, phono stages, streaming DACs, amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, power supplies, CD players and loudspeakers. Its own B-5 tonearm is fitted to its turntables, so the arm and the deck come from one designer.
Read more about Gold Note Show less
Turntables and cartridges from one maker
The turntables include the Mediterraneo, Giglio, Pianosa and Valore, and the cartridges include the Tuscany, Machiavelli, Donatello and Vasari. The B-5 tonearm design dates from 1992 and has changed little since. Both lists come from one maker, so a deck and a cartridge can be chosen together.
Electronics with a plain, clean layout
Gold Note builds integrated amplifiers such as the IS-10 and IS-1000, the DS-10 EVO streamer, power amplifiers and phono stages. Its stated approach is clean circuitry, solid power supplies and a minimal look, and its factory makes its own cases and circuit boards.
Phono stages for different cartridges
The PH-5.2 phono stage is an update of the PH-5, with a black anodised aluminium chassis, an upgraded power supply and a revised display layout. Phono stages sit alongside the turntables and cartridges, so a complete vinyl front end can come from one brand.
Why we stock Gold Note
In June 2024 two of us visited Gold Note's factory in Tuscany with their UK distributor, met the founder, and spent time in the R&D labs. Seeing where the components are chosen and why changed how we thought about the brand. We came back and listed the entire range, which we rarely do.
Specifications
Main Features
- Type: Class-A Dual/Mono Headphone Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0dB
- THD+N: 0.015% @ 1kHz
- SNR: 105dB
- D/A Converter: SABRE ES9023
- Bluetooth: 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Crossfeed: Adjustable (full spectrum or highs / mids / lows)
- Analogue EQ: Harman options, Superflat
- Damping Factor: Adjustable (High/Low)
- Gain: Low / Mid / High
- IR Receiver: For multifunctional remote control
Inputs and Outputs
- Headphone Outputs:
- 3.5mm jack (unbalanced)
- 6.3mm jack (unbalanced)
- 4.4mm jack (balanced)
- 4-pin XLR (balanced)
- Line Outputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA
- 1x Balanced XLR
- Analogue Inputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA (5Vrms max)
- 1x Balanced XLR (8Vrms max)
- Digital Inputs:
- 1x USB-C PCM 48kHz
- Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Headphone Power Output: 5W max
Power
- Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- MAX Power Consumption: 25W
Weight and Dimensions
- Dimensions: 200mm (W) x 80mm (H) x 260mm (D)
- Weight: 3kg (net) / 4kg (boxed)
We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.
Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS
Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*
| Weight | Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE) |
| 0g - 1000g | £3.95 |
| 1000g - 1400g | £4.95 |
| 1400g - 1800g | £5.95 |
| 1800g - 2000g | £6.95 |
| 2000g - 3000g | £8.95 |
* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.
Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
- Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gold Note HP-5.2 Headphone Amplifier
The Gold Note HP-5.2 is a high-end headphone amplifier built around a balanced dual-mono Class A circuit, a design that prioritises signal purity and keeps distortion consistently low across all listening levels. With four headphone outputs and generous power reserves, it handles everything from sensitive in-ear monitors to demanding, high-impedance full-size headphones without compromise. All settings are applied in real-time within the analogue domain, keeping the signal path clean and free from digital processing artefacts, and premium components are used throughout the audio path to support the level of performance the design is capable of delivering.
What sets the HP-5.2 apart is its Studio feature suite, a collection of analogue tools that genuinely improve the headphone listening experience rather than simply adding options for the sake of it. Crossfeed blends the left and right channels to recreate a more natural soundstage closer to loudspeaker listening, the Harman setting applies an optimised equalisation curve suited to headphone acoustics, Superflat linearises the high-frequency response, and the adjustable damping factor allows precise matching to the impedance characteristics of specific headphones. A left and right balance control adds further flexibility for those with hearing asymmetry or particular driver characteristics to account for.
Connectivity is broad and practical. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue inputs are complemented by Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX and a USB-C digital input with onboard SABRE ES9023 DAC, allowing direct streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers. Front panel headphone outputs cover 3.5mm, 6.35mm, 4.4mm balanced, and 4-pin XLR balanced connections, with Bluetooth headphone output also available via the touchscreen. Line outputs allow the HP-5.2 to function as a full preamplifier with all Studio settings applied to the main system, and a bypass function enables seamless integration into systems that already include a separate preamplifier.
Here is what Gold Note say about the HP-5.2
The HP-5.2 is our latest high-end headphone amplifier, engineered for the most demanding audiophiles. It features a balanced Dual-Mono Class A design that ensures signal purity and delivers exceptional audio fidelity. With four headphone outputs and abundant power, it effortlessly handles any headphone on the market.
The audio path is constructed with premium components, and all settings are applied in real-time within the analog domain. Combining high sound quality, versatility, and unique features, the HP-5.2 offers extraordinary performance at an unbeatable price.
A touchscreen display ensures quick adjustments and an intuitive user experience. Perfect for all high-end systems, the HP-5.2 boasts advanced tools such as Crossfeed (for soundstage reconstruction), Harman option (to optimize headphone listening), variable gain and damping factor, and mono/stereo selection.
It functions as a traditional amplifier with analog inputs/outputs while integrating Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX, USB-C, and a SABRE ES9023 DAC.
Analogue Domain
The entire audio path is constructed with premium components, with all settings applied in real-time within the analogue domain for the purest possible signal path.
Bypass Function
For systems with a preamplifier, the bypass function allows the HP-5.2 to integrate without altering existing wiring, letting you switch seamlessly between headphone and loudspeaker listening.
Controls
A touchscreen display and included multifunctional remote allow full control of every setting from your listening position, without interruption.
Connectivity
Inputs include balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX, and USB-C. Headphone outputs cover 3.5mm, 6.3mm, 4.4mm, and XLR on the front panel, with Bluetooth headphone support via the touchscreen.
Preamplifier Mode
Selecting the RCA or XLR line outputs puts the HP-5.2 into preamplifier mode, allowing all Studio settings to be applied to your main system.
Specifications
Main Features
- Type: Class-A Dual/Mono Headphone Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0dB
- THD+N: 0.015% @ 1kHz
- SNR: 105dB
- D/A Converter: SABRE ES9023
- Bluetooth: 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Crossfeed: Adjustable (full spectrum or highs / mids / lows)
- Analogue EQ: Harman options, Superflat
- Damping Factor: Adjustable (High/Low)
- Gain: Low / Mid / High
- IR Receiver: For multifunctional remote control
Inputs and Outputs
- Headphone Outputs:
- 3.5mm jack (unbalanced)
- 6.3mm jack (unbalanced)
- 4.4mm jack (balanced)
- 4-pin XLR (balanced)
- Line Outputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA
- 1x Balanced XLR
- Analogue Inputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA (5Vrms max)
- 1x Balanced XLR (8Vrms max)
- Digital Inputs:
- 1x USB-C PCM 48kHz
- Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Headphone Power Output: 5W max
Power
- Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- MAX Power Consumption: 25W
Weight and Dimensions
- Dimensions: 200mm (W) x 80mm (H) x 260mm (D)
- Weight: 3kg (net) / 4kg (boxed)
About Gold Note
The story of Gold Note is one of dedication and talent. And, like all business success stories, it is a plural experience: the paths of a vast community of people intertwine in the magnificent headquarters nestled in the Florentine hills. Every day, these people put their skills and abilities at the service of the same goal, the Italian sound.
But in the beginning was Maurizio Aterini. It’s the end of the Seventies of the last century; Maurizio is only eight years old: one night his father comes home with a stereo system that will change his entire life. From that moment, his passion for audio reproduction systems is ignited. At the beginning it is little more than an interest he shares with many of his peers, something that fascinates and intrigues him; but as time goes on, this pull grows and in the Eighties Maurizio, now a young man, starts studying engineering at the university.
1992 is a pivotal year: Maurizio decides to challenge himself and he founds a technical design studio for third parties. Those are the years when he designs a specific tonearm that, up to these days, is still mounted on the Gold Note turntables with very few changes: the B-5, a model with an accurate distribution of the weights along its longitudinal axis, which guarantees a perfectly balanced configuration.
Commission after commission, the company achieves a good reputation among the international community, eventually asserting itself as an important boutique of sound engineering. The industrial model proves to be able to offer to the market creativity, engineering and production startup, thus guaranteeing the utmost flexibility at the service of the companies’ needs. The growth of the working group runs parallel to the company development: in the early 2000s, technicians and designers are joined by other figures, like Elena Basciano, Maurizio’s wife, who joins the company as head of human resources, putting to good use the experience she gained as head of many large international corporations. In 2007 Alessio Oronti becomes an associate and enters the executive ranks of the company.
In the meantime, a new type of interlocutors looms on the horizon: no longer just constructors with very specific catalogue requirements, but also distributors without well-established brands, looking for a new one. It’s at this moment that Maurizio, Elena and Alessio realize that it is time to leave the third-party industry. In 2012 Gold Note is founded. It’s the beginning of a new story: many of those who used to be their clients are now competitors; but the market looks promising: from the very start Family sound and design are recognised as the distinctive traits of the brand. Today, more than ten years after that moment, the company controls all the major markets, and it has a well-established reputation both among the experts and the audio enthusiasts as a guarantee of audio excellence. In such a competitive and crowded space as the world of audiophilia, Gold Note is a synonym of reliability, sonic quality, constant research for innovation and respect for the tradition of the Italian sound.
About Gold Note
Italian maker of turntables, cartridges, phono stages and amplifiers, built near Florence in Tuscany.
Gold Note is an Italian company near Florence, with a factory in Montespertoli, Tuscany. It makes turntables, cartridges, phono stages, streaming DACs, amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, power supplies, CD players and loudspeakers. Its own B-5 tonearm is fitted to its turntables, so the arm and the deck come from one designer.
Read more about Gold Note Show less
Turntables and cartridges from one maker
The turntables include the Mediterraneo, Giglio, Pianosa and Valore, and the cartridges include the Tuscany, Machiavelli, Donatello and Vasari. The B-5 tonearm design dates from 1992 and has changed little since. Both lists come from one maker, so a deck and a cartridge can be chosen together.
Electronics with a plain, clean layout
Gold Note builds integrated amplifiers such as the IS-10 and IS-1000, the DS-10 EVO streamer, power amplifiers and phono stages. Its stated approach is clean circuitry, solid power supplies and a minimal look, and its factory makes its own cases and circuit boards.
Phono stages for different cartridges
The PH-5.2 phono stage is an update of the PH-5, with a black anodised aluminium chassis, an upgraded power supply and a revised display layout. Phono stages sit alongside the turntables and cartridges, so a complete vinyl front end can come from one brand.
Why we stock Gold Note
In June 2024 two of us visited Gold Note's factory in Tuscany with their UK distributor, met the founder, and spent time in the R&D labs. Seeing where the components are chosen and why changed how we thought about the brand. We came back and listed the entire range, which we rarely do.
Specifications
Main Features
- Type: Class-A Dual/Mono Headphone Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0dB
- THD+N: 0.015% @ 1kHz
- SNR: 105dB
- D/A Converter: SABRE ES9023
- Bluetooth: 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Crossfeed: Adjustable (full spectrum or highs / mids / lows)
- Analogue EQ: Harman options, Superflat
- Damping Factor: Adjustable (High/Low)
- Gain: Low / Mid / High
- IR Receiver: For multifunctional remote control
Inputs and Outputs
- Headphone Outputs:
- 3.5mm jack (unbalanced)
- 6.3mm jack (unbalanced)
- 4.4mm jack (balanced)
- 4-pin XLR (balanced)
- Line Outputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA
- 1x Balanced XLR
- Analogue Inputs:
- 1x Unbalanced RCA (5Vrms max)
- 1x Balanced XLR (8Vrms max)
- Digital Inputs:
- 1x USB-C PCM 48kHz
- Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit
- Headphone Power Output: 5W max
Power
- Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- MAX Power Consumption: 25W
Weight and Dimensions
- Dimensions: 200mm (W) x 80mm (H) x 260mm (D)
- Weight: 3kg (net) / 4kg (boxed)
We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.
Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS
Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*
| Weight | Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE) |
| 0g - 1000g | £3.95 |
| 1000g - 1400g | £4.95 |
| 1400g - 1800g | £5.95 |
| 1800g - 2000g | £6.95 |
| 2000g - 3000g | £8.95 |
* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.
Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
- Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
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