GOLD NOTE PA-10 EVO Power Amplifier User Manual

GOLD NOTE PA-10 EVO Power Amplifier

Product Information

The PA-10 EVO is a high-end audio unit designed by Gold Note to provide an exceptional audio and music experience. It is created by Maurizio Aterini, the founder of Gold Note, and is part of the Gold Note world of audio excellence.

Important Safety Information

• Do not disassemble any part of the product.
• Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
• Contact qualified Gold Note personnel for service and problems.
• Protect the product from rain, humidity, and heat sources.
• Use the supplied power cord only for this unit.
• Improper use of this unit is not the responsibility of Gold Note.

Generic Information

• Read and store the instructions.
• Follow all warnings and instructions.
• Do not use near water.
• Clean with a dry cloth only.
• Ensure ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Avoid installing near heat sources.
• Do not tamper with polarised or grounding-type plug.
• Use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only specified cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
• Take caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination.
• Unplug during lightning storms or long periods of non-use.
• Refer servicing to qualified personnel for damaged or malfunctioning apparatus.

Model and Serial Number
The appliance has a model and serial number located on the rear panel. Please record and retain these numbers for your records.

Caution and Warning

• Do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.
• Refer to qualified Gold Note service personnel for service.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain or moisture to prevent fire or shock hazard.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure the product is not disassembled and used for other purposes.
2. Protect the product from rain, humidity, and heat sources.
3. Use the supplied power cord specifically for this unit.
4. Read and store the instructions for future reference.
5. Clean the unit with a dry cloth only.
6. Ensure the ventilation openings are not blocked during installation.
7. Avoid installing the unit near heat sources.
8. Do not tamper with the polarised or grounding-type plug.
9. Use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Only use the specified cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table for the unit.
11. Exercise caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury.
12. Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when it is not in use for long periods of time.
13. Contact qualified service personnel for any servicing needs or if the apparatus has been damaged.
14. Record and retain the model and serial number located on the rear panel.

Package Content

• 1x PA-10 EVO
• 1x Power Cable
• 1x GN Link Cable

Thank you for purchasing one of our units and welcome into the Gold Note world, where we turn High-End audio and music into a new experience.

Maurizio Aterini, founder of Gold Note

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONS

PLEASE NOTE

1. Do not disassemble any part of the product.
2. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
3. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
4. Protect the product from rain, humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc. The power cord supplied must be used only on this unit.
5. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.

GENERIC INFORMATION

• Read these instructions and store them.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow the instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block the ventilation openings and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug: a polarised plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other.
• A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
• If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
• When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way (such as when the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture) and in any case when the apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.

MODEL

SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer only to qualified Gold Note service personnel for service.

WARNING!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

GOLD NOTE
Information on the correct management of waste from household Equipment pursuant to the European Directive 2012/19/EU

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol shown on the equipment or its packaging indicates that the product, at the end of its useful life, must be collected separately from other waste to allow its proper treatment and recycling. The user must therefore deliver, free of charge, the end-of-life equipment to the centres for the separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment, or return it to the dealer in accordance with the procedures established by the legislation.

The appropriate separate collection of discarded equipment allows for proper recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal, helping to avoid the possible dispersion of hazardous substances and negative effects on the environment and health, favouring the reuse and/or recycling of the materials of which the equipment is composed of. Illegal dumping of the product by the user involves the application of administrative sanction provided for by the legislation in force. We invite you consult the current legislation and the measures adopted by the public service operating in your country or territory.

PACKAGE CONTENT

• 1x PA-10 EVO
• 1x POWER CABLE
• 1x GN LINK CABLE
• 1x USER MANUAL

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN FEATURES

• Power output (THD 1%):
  • 2x 140W @ 8Ω / 4Ω (Stereo)
  • 1x 250W @ 8Ω / 4Ω (Mono)
• Frequency response: 5Hz-50kHz (@ -3dB)
• THD – Total Harmonic Distortion: 0,01% (1kHz @ 1W)
• Damping factor:
  • High= 250
  • Low= 25
• Input sensitivity: 2,5Vrms
• Input impedance:
  • 3,6kΩ RCA
  • 7,2kΩ XLR
• AUDIO INPUTS
  • 1x RCA Stereo unbalanced
  • 1x XLR Stereo balanced
• LINE OUTPUTS
  1x XLR balanced

AUDIO OUTPUTS

• Loudspeakers: Speaker binding posts

HIGH POWER AMP

• The PA-10 EVO is capable of:
  • 2x 140W @ 8Ω / 4Ω Stereo load
  • 1x 250W @ 8Ω / 4Ω Mono (M) load

POWER

• Power supply: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Standby power: <1W
• <6W no signal
• Fuse 5A T

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Dimensions: 200W | 80H | 260D mm
• Weight:
  • Kg. 3
  • Kg. 4 – boxed

OPERATING CONDITION LIMITS

• Temperature: From 0°C to 35°C
• Humidity: 90% without condensation

FRONT PANEL

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

• The LED id blue when the PA-10 EVO is switched on and ready to play. The red LED indicates that the amplifier is on standby, this is only possible when using the GN Link trigger.
• The LED is purple when both audio channels are muted during power-up while the amplifier reaches the optimal operating conditions.
• If the PA-10 EVO goes into protection mode while playing music, the LED turns purple and both audio channels are muted until the amplifier can operate normally again.*
  • Please note that the amplifier will resume playing at the same volume level, no attenuation is applied.

LED status light

• Red = Standby
• Blue = ON
• Purple = Powering up/Protection mode

REAR PANEL

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

AUDIO INPUTS

1. RCA unbalanced

2. XLR balanced
   LINE OUTPUT

3. XLR balanced
   GN LINK
   

4. 12V IN/OUT (3.5mm) to synchronise with other Gold Note units.
   SPEAKER OUT

5. Right channel

6. Left channel
   MONO MODE (M)
   ATTENTION
   The left – and right + outputs are electrically interconnected.
   POWER

7. Press M switch to use in Mono.

8. Press DF switch for low damping factor.

9. Press BAL switch to activate the XLR inputs.

10. AC IEC plug with integrated fuse holder drawer 5A T 5x20mm (100/240V)

11. Master switch ON/OFF

PA-10 EVO INSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS

RCA CONNECTION

• The PA-10 EVO can be connected to your audio system via unbalanced RCA inputs or balanced XLR inputs. The PA-10 EVO is
• extremely flexible and you can set it up in a wide variety of configurations, as shown in the following pages.

XLR CONNECTION
Press the BAL button on the rear of the PA-10 EVO to use the XLR connection.

• MONO MODE (M) XLR CONNECTION WITH TWO PA-10 EVO
  Press the BAL and M buttons of each PA-10 EVO for this configuration.

• MONO MODE (M) RCA CONNECTION WITH TWO PA-10 EVO
  Press the M button of each PA-10 EVO for this configuration.

PLEASE NOTE:
Mono mode (M) is only available on PA-10 EVO and requires two units to work correctly. The PA-10 EVO cannot be matched with PA-10.

BI-WIRING CONNECTION

• The PA-10 EVO can be easily matched with speakers designed for bi-wiring.
• To drive bi-wiring speakers, you need a pair of PA-10 EVOs which must both be set in MONO mode. Connect the cables as shown in the picture below to complete the installation.

LINE OUTPUT CONNECTION

• The PA-10 EVO features a balanced line output, making it an even more versatile power amplifier, easy to connect with other amplifiers, active speakers, and so on.
• The line output can be used when the PA-10 EVO is turned OFF, acting as a link.
• When the PA-10 EVO is ON, both the line output and speaker output are active.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

• We recommend to register the unit on our internet website within 15 days from the purchase at www.goldnote.it/product-registration.
• Registering your product ensures that you will always receive communications about updates, information, and news regarding your product.

www.goldnote.it/productregistration.

ATTENTION

• Gold Note products should only be opened, serviced and inspected by certified Gold Note technicians and dealers. Work performed by unqualified personnel may cause serious damage or personal injury. Opening of the product by non-authorised personnel will void the guarantee.
• In this case, contact your dealer to be advised on how the fault can be solved.
• Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the distributor without being authorised to do so.

Discover more on our website www.goldnote.it.

WARRANTY

• All Gold Note products come with a warranty against defective materials and workmanship.
• Any service and inspection must be carried out by a Gold Note dealer or distributor so in case you need any assistance with this product, please contact the seller.

PLEASE NOTE
Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any time and without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CLEANING THE UNIT

• With EXTREME care use ONLY water or detergents for delicate surfaces with a very soft cloth to sweep dust and remove stains.
• Any acid or not extremely soft cloth will irreversibly damage the unit fine aesthetic. Do not use alcohol.

Contact Information

• Designed and handmade in Firenze, Italy
• www.goldnote.it.

Akamai S.r.l. All rights reserved.

References

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• Product registration | Gold Note
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