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Gold Note IS-1000 - DAC/Streamer/Phono Stage Integrated Amplifier

£4,500.00 £3,750.00
SKU
Gold Note IS-1000
Free UK Delivery
12 Months
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48 Hours
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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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The IS-1000 by Gold Note is essentially an entire system in one chassis. Containing a high-resolution streamer, high-end DAC, an MM/MC phono preamp and a class AB Amplifier capable of driving almost any speakers, this is an extremely versatile piece of kit that would require a significantly higher spend and a whole rack's worth of kit to improve upon! As with every Gold Note product, it comprises of only the highest-quality components sourced and assembled in Italy.

Gold Note IS-1000 - DAC/Streamer/Phono Stage Integrated Amplifier

 

The IS-1000 by Gold Note is essentially an entire system in one chassis. Containing a high-resolution streamer, high-end DAC, an MM/MC phono preamp and a class AB Amplifier capable of driving almost any speakers, this is an extremely versatile piece of kit that would require a significantly higher spend and a whole rack's worth of kit to improve upon! As with every Gold Note product, it comprises of only the highest-quality components sourced and assembled in Italy.

 

What Gold Note say

 

The Super Integrated Amplifier

With the knowledge and the experience developed in over 20 years of research, Gold Note are able to offer an all-in-one solution powered by the most advanced technologies and components to achieve true audiophile quality sound. The IS-1000 merges a powerful class AB Integrated Amplifier, a MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, a High-End DAC, and a high-resolution Streamer in one single unique source. The class AB amplifier with 125W @ 8Ω per channel guarantees pure sound, vivid dynamics, and the finest detail.

It also offers a wide range of digital and analogue inputs to assure total control and freedom to upgrade, expand or connect more devices to the IS-1000. You don’t need anything else to experience the real pleasure of high-definition audio at home. Nothing more than the IS-1000 and your speakers. It’s really that simple.

Easy Access to Your Music

The IS-1000 is a device with a plug&play installation, fully compatible with multi-room systems.
You can stream through Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner, and Deezer, controlling the IS-1000 with our easy-to-use GN Control App on your smartphone or tablet (available for iOS and Android for free).
Browse your collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or USB flash drive and enjoy your favorite music tracks. If you love vinyl records, connect your turntable directly into the IS-1000 to use the integrated Phono Preamp.

Roon Ready

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.

Tidal Connect

With Tidal Connect you can stream music to your IS-1000 directly from the Tidal app (both with iOS and Android).

Booster

The Booster is a feature designed to reproduce the lower range of frequencies with power and control. It works as a custom equalisation, increasing the gain around 50Hz to provide a richer and more full-bodied sound. The 50Hz frequency has been chosen since lower frequencies are more difficult to obtain with small speakers.

The Booster provides a richer and more full-bodied sound, for better realism and dynamic. It’s particularly useful in case of speakers that require more energy in the bass frequencies, for night-time listening at lower volumes, or even to achieve a more realistic headroom. The Booster is completely by-passed when set to OFF, applied to 50% when set to 1, applied to 100% when set to 2.

Specification

  • INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER: Class AB Mosfet (125W @ 8Ω per channel)
  • PHONO STAGE: MM & MC developed from the multi-awarded PH-10
  • DAC:
  • DELUXE Model - BurrBrown PCM1792A
  • LINE Model - BurrBrown PCM1796
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):
    • 0,005% @5W
    • 0,1% @ 0,1 to 50W (20Hz-20 kHz)
  • DAMPING FACTOR: >100
  • SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO:
    • >100dB Line and Digital Inputs
    • >80 dB Phono (MM)
  • BOOSTER: 3 adjustable levels (by-passable/off)
  • DSD: DSD64
  • NETWORK CONNECTIVITY: LAN & Wi-Fi
  • HIGH-QUALITY STREAMING: Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, MQA, Airplay, vTuner, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect
  • SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS:
    • Minim Server
    • Bubble UPnP
    • All certified UPnP media servers
  • SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS:
    • AIFF (aif, aiff, aifc)
    • WAV (wav) packed/unpacked FLAC
    • WmA Windows media Audio 9
    • WAX Windows media audio metafiles
    • ASX Advanced Stream Redirector (asx)
    • MPEG-4 (aac, m4a , Apple lossless)
    • MP3
    • DSD64 [.dsf] files converted to high-resolution PCM over UPnP protocol

Inputs & Outputs

  • DIGITAL INPUTS:
    • 1x RCA Coax PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
    • 3x Optical Tos-Link PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
    • 1x USB-A port DSD64 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives)
  • ANALOGUE INPUTS:
    • 1x XLR balanced
    • 1x RCA Line/Phono MM/MC
    • 1x RCA Line/AV-In
  • ANALOGUE OUTPUTS:
    • 1x RCA fixed (0dB, 1.4Vrms)
    • 1x RCA variable (+9,5dB, 4Vrms max)
  • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50Ω

Power

  • POWER SUPPLY: 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
  • POWER CONSUMPTION:
    • 30-400W max
    • Standby: < 0,5W
  • FUSE 1: 220/240V 3,15A F/T
  • FUSE 2: 100/120V 6,3A F/T

DIMENSIONS: 430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D

WEIGHT: 18kg – net, 23kg – boxed

MODELS:

  • IS-1000
    • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
    • Audiophile DAC: BurrBrown PCM1796
  • IS-1000 DELUXE
    • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
    • Upgraded DAC: BurrBrown PCM1792A
  • IS-1000 LINE
    • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
    • Audiophile DAC: BurrBrown PCM1796
    • Pure line unit (without MM/MC phono input)

About Gold Note

Gold Note, the leading Italian manufacturer in the High-End audio industry, was founded in Firenze in 2012 by Maurizio Aterini, who serves as the CEO and driving force behind the brand. With a focus on Italian craftsmanship, Gold Note offers a complete line of digital and analogue equipment catering to audiophiles worldwide.

Gold Note's story combines tradition and innovation, inspired by the rich history, art, and technology of Firenze. The brand values creativity, technical expertise, and a sense of beauty, which are reflected in every product they create.

The mission of Gold Note is to deliver the full experience of music, capturing the emotion of listening. They strive to achieve perfect musicality through innovative technology, exquisite materials, and Italian design. The result is a full-bodied sound with impeccable imaging, dynamics, and precise placement of instruments and voices.
Gold Note's sound is distinctively Italian, characterised by vivid realism, precise imaging, accurate instrument separation, speed, and clarity of detail. They aim to provide a natural and balanced sound that combines analytical and sentimental qualities, resulting in a unique Italian Sound.

The philosophy of Gold Note revolves around systems thinking, emphasising the synergy created by the components and the entire audio chain. They focus on the holistic approach to design, considering the sum of the parts rather than individual constituents. This approach allows them to craft a complete audio chain that delivers true Italian Sound.
As a contemporary High-End audio brand, Gold Note combines innovation and tradition to meet the needs of the modern audiophile. They embrace engineering, functional design, and manufacturing challenges, striving for excellence while representing the essence of "Made in Italy." Gold Note carefully selects suppliers known for their exceptional quality, often located in Tuscany, near their headquarters.

Quality control is of utmost importance to Gold Note. Each product undergoes thorough individual testing, ensuring the highest level of quality. The lean production system is followed, with each product assembled by a single technician.

Gold Note's commitment to delivering the ultimate musical experience and their dedication to craftsmanship has established them as a renowned brand in the High-End audio industry.

 

Specification

  • INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER: Class AB Mosfet (125W @ 8Ω per channel)
  • PHONO STAGE: MM & MC developed from the multi-awarded PH-10
  • DAC:
  • DELUXE Model - BurrBrown PCM1792A
  • LINE Model - BurrBrown PCM1796
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):
    • 0,005% @5W
    • 0,1% @ 0,1 to 50W (20Hz-20 kHz)
  • DAMPING FACTOR: >100
  • SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO:
    • >100dB Line and Digital Inputs
    • >80 dB Phono (MM)
  • BOOSTER: 3 adjustable levels (by-passable/off)
  • DSD: DSD64
  • NETWORK CONNECTIVITY: LAN & Wi-Fi
  • HIGH-QUALITY STREAMING: Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, MQA, Airplay, vTuner, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect
  • SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS:
    • Minim Server
    • Bubble UPnP
    • All certified UPnP media servers
  • SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS:
    • AIFF (aif, aiff, aifc)
    • WAV (wav) packed/unpacked FLAC
    • WmA Windows media Audio 9
    • WAX Windows media audio metafiles
    • ASX Advanced Stream Redirector (asx)
    • MPEG-4 (aac, m4a , Apple lossless)
    • MP3
    • DSD64 [.dsf] files converted to high-resolution PCM over UPnP protocol

Inputs & Outputs

  • DIGITAL INPUTS:
    • 1x RCA Coax PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
    • 3x Optical Tos-Link PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
    • 1x USB-A port DSD64 and PCM up to 24bit/192kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives)
  • ANALOGUE INPUTS:
    • 1x XLR balanced
    • 1x RCA Line/Phono MM/MC
    • 1x RCA Line/AV-In
  • ANALOGUE OUTPUTS:
    • 1x RCA fixed (0dB, 1.4Vrms)
    • 1x RCA variable (+9,5dB, 4Vrms max)
  • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50Ω

Power

  • POWER SUPPLY: 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
  • POWER CONSUMPTION:
    • 30-400W max
    • Standby: < 0,5W
  • FUSE 1: 220/240V 3,15A F/T
  • FUSE 2: 100/120V 6,3A F/T

DIMENSIONS: 430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D

WEIGHT: 18kg – net, 23kg – boxed

MODELS:

  • IS-1000
    • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
    • Audiophile DAC: BurrBrown PCM1796
  • IS-1000 DELUXE
    • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
    • Upgraded DAC: BurrBrown PCM1792A
  • IS-1000 LINE
    • Power output: 125Watt 8Ω @1kHz per channel
    • Audiophile DAC: BurrBrown PCM1796
    • Pure line unit (without MM/MC phono input)

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 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 Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK 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 FutureShop.co.uk
  • 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 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 UK Mail).
  • 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.

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 Interlink Express 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 Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. 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.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

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.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. 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 subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 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

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • 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.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

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