Gold Note PA-1175 MKII Power Amplifier
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Item code: PA-1175 MKII
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Gold Note PA-1175 MKII Power Amplifier
The Gold Note PA-1175 MKII Power Amplifier is an exceptional choice for audiophiles who prioritize sound quality and versatility in their audio setups. With its Class AB design and proprietary Optical BIAS technology, this amplifier delivers high-power output with ultra-low distortion, ensuring that music is reproduced with the utmost clarity and fidelity. The ability to match a wide range of loudspeakers through its selectable damping factor further enhances its appeal, making it adaptable to both high-efficiency monitors and large, low-sensitivity speakers. This flexibility allows users to easily upgrade or change their speakers while optimising the amplifier's performance.
Additionally, the PA-1175 MKII’s BTL (Bridge-Tied-Load) technology allows for seamless conversion from stereo to mono, doubling the output power from 200W to an impressive 520W per channel. This capability ensures that even the most demanding loudspeakers can be driven effortlessly, providing the power and control needed for a dynamic listening experience. The amplifier's robust construction, featuring a steel chassis and thick aluminium panels, minimizes RFI and EMI interference, guaranteeing both durability and longevity. The specialized toroidal transformer also enhances sound quality by cancelling out mechanical vibrations and ensuring excellent isolation, contributing to the amplifier's efficient operation.
The Gold Note PA-1175 MKII is not only engineered for superior performance but also designed with user convenience in mind. Its front panel controls allow for easy selection of the damping factor, enabling users to tailor the amplifier’s performance to their specific listening preferences. This intuitive feature simplifies the setup process, making the amplifier accessible to all users, from seasoned audiophiles to newcomers. With its combination of cutting-edge technology, exceptional build quality, and user-friendly design, the PA-1175 MKII stands out as a worthy investment for anyone looking to elevate their audio experience.
Features
- Class AB Design & Optical BIAS: High power with ultra-low distortion for clear, detailed sound
- Selectable Damping Factor: Optimizes performance with various loudspeakers
- BTL Technology: Converts from stereo to mono, doubling power to 520W per channel
- Robust Build: Steel chassis and aluminium panels reduce interference and enhance durability
- Toroidal Transformer: Improves sound quality and operational efficiency
The power amplifier for the most demanding audiophiles
Class AB power amplifier perfectly matched to a wide variety of loudspeakers, thanks to the selectable damping factor. The proprietary optical BIAS offers high power combined with very low distortion: it controls the reference voltage with great precision and stability compared to traditional systems. The optical signal analysis takes place separately from the audio path, ensuring loudspeaker protection and unbeatable performance. The PA-1175 MkII is designed to minimise all kinds of RFI and EMI interference, taking advantage of the thick aluminium panels featuring the typical Gold Note design.
BTL [Bridge-Tied-Load] technology allows the stereo amplifier to be bridged, transforming it into a mono power amp and increasing its power output from 200W@8Ω per channel to the considerable 520W@8Ω per channel. Thanks to this feature, the most demanding loudspeakers on the market can be easily driven.
The PA-1175 MkII power transformer is a special toroidal design featuring a spiral core. The refined mechanical process makes the core completely stable, cancelling out any mechanical vibrations and guaranteeing exceptional performance and perfect isolation. A small secondary transformer takes care of all auxiliary functions to preserve the audio signal.
The PA-1175 MkII also features a proprietary technology that allows the damping factor to be selected directly from the front panel, enabling all types of loudspeakers to be driven.
Setting the damping factor to 250DF allows the full potential of large, low-sensitivity loudspeakers to be exploited, while the value at 25DF is a perfect match for high-efficiency loudspeakers or small monitors that do not like the high current output of large amplifiers.
Specification
- POWER OUTPUT: 200W@8Ω per channel (520W@8Ω in mono BTL)
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 1Hz – 100KHz @ ± 1dB
- THD (TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION): <0.01% @ 20Hz-20kHz
- SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: 110dB
- DAMPING FACTOR: High (250) or low (25)
- SLEW RATE: 20V/µs
- AUDIO INPUTS
- 1x RCA unbalanced
- 1x XLR balanced
- INPUT SENSITIVTY
- RCA 1V
- XLR 4V
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: 47kΩ
- AUDIO OUTPUTS: Speaker terminals: Gold-plated binding posts
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 1200W max – 1,2W idle
- POWER SUPPLY: 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
- POWER TRANSFORMERS: 640VA
- FUSE (220/240V): 6,3A T
- FUSE (100/120V): 10A T
- DIMENSIONS: 430mm W | 135mm H | 370mm D
- WEIGHT
- Kg. 20.5 – net
- Kg. 27 – boxed
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.
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.
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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.
Specification
- POWER OUTPUT: 200W@8Ω per channel (520W@8Ω in mono BTL)
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 1Hz – 100KHz @ ± 1dB
- THD (TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION): <0.01% @ 20Hz-20kHz
- SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: 110dB
- DAMPING FACTOR: High (250) or low (25)
- SLEW RATE: 20V/µs
- AUDIO INPUTS
- 1x RCA unbalanced
- 1x XLR balanced
- INPUT SENSITIVTY
- RCA 1V
- XLR 4V
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: 47kΩ
- AUDIO OUTPUTS: Speaker terminals: Gold-plated binding posts
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 1200W max – 1,2W idle
- POWER SUPPLY: 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
- POWER TRANSFORMERS: 640VA
- FUSE (220/240V): 6,3A T
- FUSE (100/120V): 10A T
- DIMENSIONS: 430mm W | 135mm H | 370mm D
- WEIGHT
- Kg. 20.5 – net
- Kg. 27 – boxed
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- 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.