GOLD NOTE S3 Anniversary Italian Prestige Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual

S 3
ANNIVERSARY
ITALIAN PRESTIGE DUAL MONO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual

S3 Anniversary Italian Prestige Integrated Amplifier

VERY IMPORTANT:
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Gold Note Integrated Amplifier

Congratulations

Thank you for having purchased a GOLD NOTE® product.

Introduction

The S-3 Anniversary is a true Dual-Mono high-end audio-integrated amplifier using the famous Gold Note proprietary Mirror-Amp™ design technology that virtually eliminates the best audio distortion even at high levels of volume.
The amplifier features a power supply enhanced by two custom EI massive transformers.
The two transformers are dedicated to the audio signal path exclusively, while an internal galvanically insulated third transformer drives all the functions that could adversary affect the sound of the amplifier, such as all the accessories functions including the motor of the volume control, LED lights, etc….
The S-3 Anniversary does not have active or passive filters on the audio signal path. The amplifier features thermal switches to turn off the unit if it reaches an internal high temperature. This feature, while preventing, dangerous operating conditions also enables the amplifier to achieve the very best sonic performance eliminating completely any audio signal path interference.
The amplifier chassis is made of Steel to minimize RFI and EMI interference.
The remote volume control is powered by a motorized inductive plastic film ALPS 50Kohm potentiometer setup to let the amplifier work very smoothly raising up the volume gently to be able to work perfectly even with high sensitivity speakers as well as the mid-efficiency ones. The S-3 Anniversary features a Virtual Vinyl line RCA stereo input. The exclusive Gold Note Virtual Vinyl input allows the unit to perform a warmer audio signal and higher gain for all line sources enhancing such nice Charmy audio benefit.
The S-3 Anniversary features a high-quality built-in headphone amplifier having a 6,3mm jack output, a
remote volume control, 4 RCA line inputs, one XLR line input (optionally RCA), and 1 Virtual Vinyl line input.

(Contents of Packaging)

• 1pc. INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER UNIT
• 1pc. DETACHABLE AC POWER CHORD
• 1pc. REMOTE CONTROL
• INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
  (Set-Up Instructions)
  – Open all the cartons inside the main box and look that all the components listed are present.
  – Carefully remove the amplifier chassis from the shipping box and foam.
  – Connect the audio cable (not supplied) and the supplied AC Power Cord.

Rear Panel
o (1) IEC PLUG with FUSE – 100 -240 Volt – 50/60Hz with 3,15 A fuse
o (2) LEFT CHANNEL BINDING POSTS – Speaker Output
o (3) RIGHT CHANNEL BINDING POSTS – Speaker Output
o (4) GROUND FLOATING – Float the ground to isolate the unit – Lift up Floating, Lift down Super Ground
o (5) VIRTUAL VINYL LINE STEREO RCA IN – Enhance warm & higher level analog sound for line sources
o ( 6) CD LINE STEREO RCA INPUT
o (7) AUX 1 LINE STEREO RCA INPUT
o (8) AUX 2 LINE STEREO RCA INPUT
o (9) AUX 3 LINE STEREO RCA INPUT – Only available on demand in parallel with the (12) XLR Inputs
o (10) AUX 1 LINE STEREO RCA INPUT
o (11) AUX 1 LINE STEREO RCA INPUT
o (12) AUX 3 LINE STEREO XLR INPUT
(Operating Conditions)
The amplifiers have been designed for use in Hi-Fi systems in sheltered locations. It ought therefore to be protected from any eventual variations in temperature and humidity.  Avoid using the unit close to radiators or other strong heat sources, electrical and electronic motors, switched-on mobile phones, etc. The location in proximity of other audio components is not theoretically critical, but you should nevertheless pay attention to this. In any case, take care to unplug completely the unit every time you need to move it or to move the turntable on which it is installed.
TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY SOUND PERFORMANCE THE S AMPLIFIER DOES NOT HAVE ANY OUTPUT PROTECTION. SHORT CIRCUIT AND
TOO LOW IMPEDANCE SPEAKERS (BELOW THAN 4 OHMS) COULD IRREMEDIABLY DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER IF IMPROPERLY USED.
THE UNIT IS PROVIDED WITH THERMAL SWITCHES SET UP ON BOTH CHANNELS HEAT SINKS AND POWER TRANSFORMERS. BEFORE THE UNIT REACHES
A DANGEROUS TEMPERATURES IT TURNS OFF AUTOMATICALLY UNTIL COOLED DOWN TO A REGULAR OPERATING TEMPERATURE LEVEL.
TYPICALLY IF THE UNIT TURNS OFF DURING PLAYING IT TAKES 30 MINUTES TO COOL DOWN AND SWITCH IT ON AGAIN.
EVENTUALLY, TEST THE UNIT WELL BEFORE CALLING ASSISTANCE FOR SERVICE.

o (14) ON/OFF – The master switch, turns the unit ON/OFF completely.
o (15) BLUE LED Light – It shows the unit ON/OFF
o (16) INPUT SELECTOR – 6 position manual rotative input selector
o (17) IR RECEIVER – for remote control
o (18) VOLUME CONTROL – Rotative remoted volume control knob
o (19) HEADPHONE SOCKET – 6.3mm Headphone socket

Volume Control

The volume control of this unit is made with a high-quality potentiometer made by ALPS. It is so precise that its error ability to track is very low.
Besides, it is made with such materials that render its durability far superior to a standard audio potentiometer.
The remote volume control with its proper electronic board and power transformer (to avoid any kind of interference on the signal path) works directly on a DC motor positioned on the back of the potentiometer to avoid the use of electronic controllers can reduce sound quality.

(REMOTE CONTROL)

• Select CD from the rectangular frame to activate the Amplifier functions on the remote.
• The arrows VOLUME UP & DOWN allow controlling the volume.

PLEASE NOTE: All the other functions of the remote are dedicated to eventual other Gold Note units.

Technical Specifications

MAIN DETAILS
POWER OUTPUT
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
RATIO SIGNAL TO NOISE
DAMPING FACTOR
SLEW RATE
VOLUME CONTROL| 100w + 100w @ 20-20000Hz
20Hz – 20KHz @ +/- 3dB
<0.08% THD @ 20Hz-20KHz
-105dB

150
13Volt/µs
Motorized ALPS potentiometer
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AUDIO INPUTS
ANALOGUE INPUTS
INPUT SENSITIVITY
INPUT IMPEDANCE
HEADPHONE| 4 per Line RCA + 1 XLR & 1 RCA Virtual Vinyl stereo (to
enhance virtual analog replay)
550mV (all input)
47kΩ
6.3mm jack
AUDIO OUTPUTS
SPEAKER
FIXED OUTPUT| Gold-plated binding posts
One stereo RCA (optional variable)
CONNECTIVITY
REMOTE INFRA-RED| RC5 proprietary code variable on Volume only
POWER
MAINS SUPPLY
POWER TRANSFORMERS
POWER CONSUMPTION| 100V ▪ 115V ▪ 230V ▪ 50 or 60Hz (depending on market
destination not convertible)
2 audio E core customized + 1 service unit
350watt Max – 40watt Min.
UPGRADES
SPECIAL| Gold Note Lucca Power Chord
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS
TOTAL WEIGHT| 425mm L x 105mm H x 350mm D
12Kilos
FINISHES
FRONT PANEL
CASE| Brushed Black or Silver anodized aluminum
Black powder coated

(Warranty Registration)

To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note internet website within 15 days from the purchase in the appropriate area of the website: http://www.goldnote.it/
If the unit is not registered correctly or is been purchased from a different country than the purchaser’s origin/home the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the eventual registration refused.
The warranty does not cover any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Styli, and Batteries.

(Customer Service)

All GOLD NOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research, and consequently, their correct functioning is guaranteed. In spite of this, it is possible that problems may emerge that non-specialist user cannot resolve. In this case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to resolve the problem.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor without being authorized to do so. In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and the distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind.
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any moment without notice.

Warnings

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 and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors, etc.
5. The power Cord supplied must be used only on this unit.
6. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit

Troubleshooting

is necessarily positioned in an airy place.
The PHONO (DISC) INPUT DOES NOT WORK| | • The Phono MM & MC I san optional feature| • Be sure you have it installed on the position wanted
THE AMPLIFIER HAS A LOW-LEVEL VOLUME WORKING| The amplifier needs to raise the volume knob over the third quarter of the total run to drive mid-sensitivity speakers| • The Unit is designed to play also high sensitivity speakers and the logarithmic volume control features a soft raising that enables the mid- efficiency speakers to work on high knob position| • There is no problem of distortion even if the amplifiers drive the speakers with the volume  knob closed to the maximum level

Note :…

GOLD NOTE
Via Della Gora, 6
Montespertoli (Florence) Italy 50025
Tel. + 39 0571 675005
Fax. + 39 0571 675013
www.goldnote.it

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