GOLD NOTE Tube-1012 Tube Output Stage User Manual

GOLD NOTE Tube-1012 Tube Output Stage

Product Information

• Product Name: TUBE-1012 TUBE-1006
• Brand: Gold Note
• Founder: Maurizio Aterini
• Product Type: High-End Audio Device

Technical Specifications

• Serial Number: Located on the rear panel
• Package Content: 1x TUBE, 1x Power Cable

Safety Information

It is important to follow all safety instructions provided in the user manual. Here are some key safety instructions:

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

Product Usage Instructions

Here are some instructions to help you use the TUBE-1012 TUBE-1006:

• Read and store the user manual for future reference.
• Use the product only for its intended purpose.
• Do not use the product near water.
• 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.
• If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Use only 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.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only.

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 INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE

1. Do not disassemble any part of theproduct.
2. Do not use any part of the product forother purposes.
3. For service and problems of any kind,contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
4. Protect the product from rain, humidityand 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 responsibilityfor 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 openingsand install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarised or grounding-type plug: a polarised plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other.
• A grounding-type plug has two blades anda 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 the 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 TUBE
• 1x POWER CABLE
• 1x TUBE CABLE 1.5m
• 1x USER MANUAL

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN FEATURES

• Max Input Level: ( THD <1% ) 12V on XLR, 6V on RCA
• Max Output Level: ( THD <1% ) 16V on XLR, 8V on RCA
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): 0.0028% @ 1kHz – 1.736V
• signal to Noise Ratio: >100dB @ 1kHz – 1.736V
• Recommended load: >10KΩ
• Output Impedance: <600Ω
• Gain: 2dB
• Valves:
  • TUBE-1012: 12 valves
  • TUBE-1006: 6 valves

LINE INPUTS

• 1X XLR balanced
• 1X RCA unbalanced
• 1X Tube (5-pole XLR for Gold Note sources only)

LINE OUTPUTS

• XLR balanced
• RCA unbalanced

POWER

• Power supply: 110-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
• Transformers:
  • TUBE-1012: 3x Super Linear Vacuum TubeRegulator with 4 Inductive Choke filters.
  • TUBE-1006: 2x Super Linear Vacuum TubeRegulator with 4 Inductive Choke filters.
• Power consumption:
  • TUBE-1012: 80W
  • TUBE-1006: 50W
• Fuse:
  • 220/240V 2A F
  • 100/120V 3.15A F

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Dimensions: 425W | 135H | 360D mm
• Weight: Kg. 16 Kg. 21 – boxed
  INPUT| OUTPUT| INPUT VALUE| OUTPUT VALUE
  ---|---|---|---
  XLR 3P / TUBE GN| XLR 3P / TUBE GN| 1V| 1.25V
  XLR 3P / TUBE GN| RCA| 1V| 0.625V
  RCA| RCA| 1V| 1.25V
  RCA| XLR 3P / TUBE GN| 1V| 2.5V

VALVES AND JUMPERS

• A large variety of valves can be installed allowing for greater versatility. You can refer to the table below to check the jumper layout for the compatible model of valves.
• Please refer to your dealer to install the valves into your TUBE to avoid a breach of warranty.

FRONT PANEL

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
The LED light colour indicates the unit status and the selected input.

1. LED status light
   

   • ****Blue = ON (TUBE IN is selected)
   • Green = ON (LINE IN is selected)

2. Input selection
   Press the IN button to change the active input:
   TUBE IN = 5-pole XLR for Gold Note sources (Blue LED)
   LINE IN = RCA / XLR (Green LED)

3. ON/OFF

REAR PANEL

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

LINE INPUTS

1. XLR balanced

2. RCA unbalanced

3. TUBE input
   LINE OUTPUTS

4. XLR balanced

5. RCA unbalanced
   POWER AND OTHERS

6. GN Link

7. Master switch

8. IEC socket

INSTALLATION

With 12 or 6 tubes, our Valve Output Stage is the best way to enhance your system for improved realism and musicality. Our proprietary Totem-Pole Output Stage design, with six independent audio stages per tube, guarantees ultra- wide bandwidth response and ultra-low distortion to deliver the purest audio signal ever.Thanks to new audio inputs on the rear panel our valve output stages can be connected with up to two sources at the same time using the TUBE INPUT for the Gold Note sources and the LINE INPUT for other manufacturers. The input can be easily selected from the front panel for maximum convenience and ease of use.

USING TUBE WITH GOLD NOTE UNITS

1. Connect the TUBE to the power outlet using the AC power cord included. The AC power socket is located on the rear panel of the unit.
2. Connect the TUBE to your Gold Note unit using the GN TUBE connection cable included. Please ensure to use the TUBE INPUT connectors located on the rear panel.
3. If you want the unit to automatically turn ON/OFF along your other Gold Note unit in master/slave mode, connect your other Gold Note unit (master) to the tube output stage (slave) through the GN LINK IN connector found on the rear panel. If you want it to act as the master and control other Gold Note units, use the GN LINK OUT connector instead.
4. Turn to ON the MASTER SWITCH on the rear panel.
5. The status LED will turn ON/OFF as it is now controlled by the other Gold Note unit. When ON, the Power Led is blue as the TUBE INPUT is selected.

USING TUBE WITH OTHER UNITS

1. Connect the TUBE to the power outlet using the AC power cord included. The AC power socket is located on the rear panel of the unit.
2. Connect the TUBE to your other units using the LINE INPUT connectors located on the rear panel.
3. Turn to ON the MASTER SWITCH on the rear panel.
4. Press the Power On button and then press once the IN button located on the front panel to select the LINE INPUT as the input – the LED colour will change from blue to green.
5. Wait for around 30 seconds to allow the valves to warm up.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
We recommend to register the unit on our internet website within 15 days from the purchase at www.goldnote.it/product-registration If the unit is not registered correctly or ha been purchased from a different country of the purchaser home address the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused. Please note that the warranty does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Stylus and Batteries.

• www.goldnote.it/productregistration

WARNING
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..

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.

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