Gold Note DS-10 EVO

DS-10 EVO AWARD The new frontiers of digital music The DS-10 EVO is a versatile and innovative streaming DAC, equipped with a state-of-the-art D/A converter, a line preamplifier and a headphone amplifier. In addition to its numerous connectivity options, it also features high-definition Bluetooth and a professional headphone output. The DS-10 EVO supports high-resolution files, such as MQA and DSD (up to DSD512 over USB), to provide an unparalleled digital music listening experience. The DS-10 EVO’s technology is housed in a compact aluminium chassis, making this unit the perfect addition to any modern High-End audio system. With the DS-10 EVO, you can stream music via Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner and Deezer, access a collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or USB flash drive, or from a smartphone or tablet, via the GN Control app (available for free on iOS and Android) and directly from the Tidal application thanks to the implementation of Tidal Connect. Furthermore, the DS-10 EVO is Roon Ready and compatible with all UPnP/DLNA and Airplay 2.0 services. It can be connected to the network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet port and, at the same time, to a power amplifier or active speakers to explore the limitless possibilities of high-resolution music. The DS-10 EVO features a unique function that sets it apart from any other DAC, making it extremely flexible: it is possible to modify the DAC profile to adapt it to the music being played, without degrading the audio signal and maintaining the highest quality, by acting on the de-emphasis parameters, on the low-pass digital filters and the DSD filter. These parameters can be adjusted in real-time during playback, quickly and intuitively thanks to the dedicated menu and the TFT display. On the 2.8″ TFT display, it is possible to quickly view all the available functions and manage them via the SKC (Single Knob Control) knob located on the front panel, the Gold Note remote control or the dedicated GN Control App. GN Control shows on a smartphone or tablet all the information regarding the track being played, such as the format and resolution, while the user experience is super intuitive thanks to a cutting-edge interface and the possibility of performing firmware updates directly from the internet. Roon Ready devices have integrated Roon streaming technology and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in high-resolution streaming. ROON READY Being Roon Ready means that Gold Note uses Roon streaming technology, for an incredible user interface, simple setup, rock-solid daily reliability, and the highest levels of audio performance, without compromise. TIDAL CONNECT With Tidal Connect you can stream music directly from the Tidal app (available on iOS and Android). AUDIRVĀNA Plays with Audirvāna products are certified to play music from Audirvāna over USB or network with the best level of integration and audio performance. QOBUZ CONNECT With Qobuz Connect you can stream music directly from the Qobuz app (available on iOS and Android). EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY PSU-10 EVO The PSU-10 EVO is the dedicated external power supply for DS-10, DS-10 PLUS, DS-10 EVO, and DS-10 EVO LINE. Take your DS-10 to the next level with improved details and realism. Discover more MAIN FEATURES D/A CONVERTER CHIP AKM AK4493 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.001% max SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 125dB DYNAMIC RANGE 120dB PREAMP STAGE VOLUME CONTROL Enabled/Disabled NETWORK CONNECTIVITY LAN/WLAN (WiFi) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (10/433Mbps) Bluetooth: High Definition 5.0 (44/16) HIGH QUALITY STREAMING Roon Ready, Airplay, MQA, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Tidal Connect, vTuner SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS Up to PCM 32bit/384kHz DSD512 (DSF, DFF) AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc) ALAC WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked FLAC MP3 Apple Lossless OGG Monkey’s SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS All UPnP* DLNA Roon *UPnP server must support DSD streaming in order to stream DSD files. INPUTS AND OUTPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS 1x RCA coaxial PCM up to 24bit/192kHz 1x AES/EBU balanced PCM up to 24bit/192kHz 2x TOS-Link PCM up to 24bit/192kHz 1x USB-B asynchronous up to DSD512 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz 1x USB-A port DSD256 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives) ANALOGUE INPUTS 1x 3.5mm mini-jack (input impedance 10kΩ) AUDIO OUTPUTS DAC 1x unbalanced RCA 2Vrms 1x balanced XLR 2Vrms AUDIO OUTPUTS PREAMP 1x unbalanced RCA 1x balanced XLR 1x headphone 6,3mm jack on front panel (double gain) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50Ω POWER POWER SUPPLY 100-240V / 50-60Hz Multiple Transformer proprietary power supply POWER CONSUMPTION 35W FUSE 2AT DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT DIMENSIONS 200mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D WEIGHT Kg. 4 – net Kg. 5 – boxed FINISHES BLACK Black anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish SILVER Silver anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish GOLD Gold anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish MODELS DS-10 EVO Streaming resolution: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD256 Firmware update OTA (Over The Air) Wi-Fi Dual Band (10/433Mbps) Compatible with Tidal Connect REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Multifunctional remote control included UPGRADES EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY PSU-10 EVO External Inductive Power Supply