GOLD NOTE IS-1000 MKII

THE SUPER INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

With the knowledge and experience developed in over 20 years of research we are able to offer an All-In-One solution characterized by the most advanced technologies and components, to obtain an audiophile-proof sound. The IS-1000 MKII combines in a single source a powerful class AB integrated amplifier, an MM/MC phono pre-amplifier, a Hi-End DAC and a high resolution Streamer.

The class AB amplifier with 125Watt 8ohm @1kHz per channel guarantees pure sound, vivid dynamics and the ability to reproduce every last detail. The IS-1000 MKII also offers a wide range of digital and analog inputs to ensure total control and the freedom to connect more devices to the IS-1000 MKII. All you need is the IS-1000 MKII and a pair of speakers to fully enjoy ultra-high-definition sound right at home.

YOUR MUSIC AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

IS-1000 is a plug&play installation, fully compatible with multi-room systems.

Stream music via Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner and Deezer, controlling the IS-1000 MKII directly with your smartphone or tablet, through our free GN Control app available for iOS and Android. Browse your digital music collection stored locally on a NAS or USB flash drive, and enjoy your favorite tunes. If you're a vinyl enthusiast, connect your turntable directly to the IS-1000 MKII to use the built-in phono pre-amplifier.

ROON READY

Roon Ready network devices have built-in Roon streaming technology and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming.

TIDAL CONNECT (STARTING FROM SERIAL NUMBER 79486)

Thanks to Tidal Connect you can manage music streaming to your IS-1000 MKII directly from the Tidal app (available for iOS and Android).

NOTE: Units previously manufactured under serial number 79486 do not include Tidal Connect. However, the necessary hardware and software can be optionally implemented. Please contact your authorized Gold Note dealer for more details.

IS-1000 DELUXE

Power: 125Watt 8ohm @1kHz per channel

Improved DAC: BurrBrown PCM1792A

IS-1000 LINE

Power: 125Watt 8ohm @1kHz per channel

Audiophile DAC: BurrBrown PCM1796

It does not have an MM/MC phono input

MAIN FEATURES

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

Class AB Mosfet (125Watt 8ohm @1kHz)

PHONO PREAMPLIFIER

MM & MC derived from the award winning PH-10

DAC

DELUXE model: BurrBrown PCM1792A

LINE model: BurrBrown PCM1796

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)

0.005% @5W

0.1% @ 0.1 at 50W (20Hz-20kHz)

DAMPING FACTOR

>100

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

>100dB Line and digital inputs

>80dB Phono (MM)

BOOSTER

Selectable in 3 steps (and can be deactivated)

DSD extension

DSD64

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

LAN & WiFi

HIGH QUALITY STREAMING

Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, MQA, Airplay, vTuner, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect

SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS

Minimum Server

Bubble UPnP

all certified UPnP media servers

AUDIO FORMATS SUPPORTED

AIFF (aif, aiff, aifc)

WAV (wav) packed/unpacked FLAC

WMA Windows Media Audio 9

WAX Windows media audio metafiles

ASX Advanced Stream Redirector (asx)

MPEG-4 (aac, m4a, Apple lossless)

MP3s

DSD64 [.dsf] files converted to high resolution PCM via UPnP protocol

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

DIGITAL INPUTS

1x RCA Coaxial (COAX) PCM up to 24bit/192kHz

3x optical (TOS) PCM up to 24bit/192kHz

1x USB-A up to DSD64 and PCM 24bit/192kHz for FAT32/NTFS flash memories (32Gb max with USB sticks)

ANALOG INPUTS

1x balanced XLR

1x RCA Line/Phono MM/MC

1x RCA Line/AV-In

ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

1x RCA fixed (0dB, 1.4Vrms)

1x Variable RCA (+9.5dB, 4Vrms max)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

50Ω