GOLD NOTE P-1000 MkII High End Stereo Preamplifier Owner’s Manual

GOLD NOTE P-1000 MkII High-End Stereo Preamplifier

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

Designed for high-demanding audio systems P-1000 MkII is the new complete High-End audio Preamplifier for real music lovers, an innovative Class-A preamplifier born from a new proprietary Six Gain Stage project developed in our labs and with a Relays & Optical Encoder volume control.
Completing the 1000 MkII line of electronics, P-1000 MkII is powered by a Triple Linear Transformer PSU and features eight independent analogue stereo inputs: four fully balanced XLR and four RCA, optionally it can even feature a digital input.

P-1000 MkII belongs to a new era of electronics where performance is combined with technology to offer the best possible musical experience and to be easily controlled: with its color display, P-1000 MkII is as easy as it gets: all the settings can be selected from the main screen without annoying sub-menus for quick and precise fine adjustments, and the unit can be updated via computer through the USB port.

The sophisticated volume control matched with the exclusive Six Single Gain stages and Gold Note Ultra-Balanced technology is crucial to achieve incredible low distortion and extended linear bandwidth for true superior musicality.

To perfectly reproduce old recordings, the preamp can be set to Mono/Stereo, it also allows the Left/Right channel swap to enable the reproduction of inverted recordings and can swap the absolute phase 0°/180°. The Over-Boost function has been developed to drive speakers that require robust power to achieve enough energy in the lower range of frequencies.
As all Gold Note electronics, P-1000 MkII can be enhanced with external dedicated units, like the tube output stages TUBE1006/1012 and the power supply units PSU1000 for ultimate performances.

MODERN HIGH-END AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER
P-1000 MkII is a fully balanced Class-A preamplifier with virtually zero distortion and Relays/Optical Volume control.

8 INDEPENDENT INPUTS
P-1000 MkII features 8 independent stereo inputs: 4 balanced XLR and 4 RCA, plus an additional digital input available on demand.

ULTRA-BALANCED SIX GAIN STAGES DESIGN
The exclusive Six Single Gain stage combined with our Ultra-Balanced technology allows low distortion and incredible linear bandwidth extension for superior musicality.

FINE CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS
P-1000 MkII stores in memory settings and volume levels for every single audio input to allow a better experience and quick adjustments. It also features a large amount of functions, like: Mono/Stereo, Left/Right channel swap, Absolute Phase Swap, Over-boost, fine Balance tuning.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency response: 2Hz-200kHz @ ± 3dB
• THD – Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.001% @ 1kHz Gain: +20dB
• Signal to Noise ratio: -120dB
• Channel Separation: >118dB
• Volume: 100 steps
• Stereo/Mono: Yes
• Absolute Phase: 0°/180° selectable
• Channel Left/Right Swap: Selectable swap
• Booster: 3 adjustable level (by-passable/off)

POWER SUPPLY

• Ultra Linear 3 transformers
• 100-120V / 220-240V, 50-60Hz, depending on market destination and not convertible.
• Power Consumption: 30W max
• 1InputforexternalinductivepowersupplyPSU-1250/1000

AUDIO OUTPUTS
2 Stereo RCA unbalanced, 2 Stereo XLR balanced, 1 dedicated to TUBE-1006 and TUBE-1012
AUDIO INPUT
Analogue Input: 4 stereo XLR balanced, 4 Stereo RCA Digital Input (optional): TOS or Coax PCM 24/192kHz Input Level: Up to 10Vrms on RCA, Up to 10Vrms on XLR Input Impedance: 100kΩXLR & RCA

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Dimensions: 430mm L 135mm H 375mm D
• Weight: Kg. 11 net – Kg. 16 boxed

FINISHES
Brushed Aluminium Black, Gold or Silver

UPGRADES
TUBE-1006/1012: Class-A 6/12 Tubes output stages with Dual Mono/inductive tube power supply.
PSU-1000: external inductive Dual-Mono power supply External AC filter: Gold Note Arno AC distributor.
Other: Gold Note Lucca power chord.

FRONT AND REAR PANEL

REAR PANEL

P-1000 MkII CONTROL KNOB TURNING P-1000 MkII On/Off:
to turn on/off the device, press and hold the knob for 3 seconds.

CONTROLLING P-1000 MkII STEP

1. adjusting the volume:
   The volume level can be easily and quickly adjusted through the knob: turn it clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it. If the selection frame is active (visible in white or red), wait 3 seconds until it disappear, once the selection frame is disappeared, then simply turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume.

2. select a function:
   To select a function, turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired function is highlighted in white by the white frame.
   (see fig. 1).

3. modify a function:
   To modify a function, press the knob once and the active selection will become highlighted in red (see fig. 2)
   To set a value, turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired value is selected and press again the knob to confirm it. Now the value has been saved and you can proceed to select another function or get back to the volume selection.

NOTICE:
Every change will affect the device and the sound system only after the choice is applied (that happens after the second push on the knob as the highlight frame turns white).

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL

GN REMOTE CONTROL

P-1000 MkII can be controlled completely using only the GN remote, please ensure the PRE mode is selected on the remote pressing PRE on the dedicated DEVICE SELECTION button.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

We recommend registering 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 has been purchased from a different country from the purchaser’s 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.

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. If you experience any problems locating your official Gold Note dealer or distributor, please check our website.

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

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 authorized to do so.

References

• Gold Note | Il Suono Italiano
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• Product registration | Gold Note

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