Why it matters: The CD-1000 MKII Deluxe delivers a highly musical and versatile digital source — functioning as both an exceptional CD transport and a refined standalone DAC — and serves as a robust centerpiece for high-end stereo systems. Whether you’re enjoying your CD collection or using digital inputs for external sources, it offers reference-quality performance with room for upgrades and refinement.
CD-1000 MKII Deluxe
$6,995.00 USD
Ultimate performance CD Player with integrated D/A Converter.
MECHANISM: High-precision aluminium loader by Stream Unlimited
D/A CONVERTER: Burr Brown PCM1792A
DIGITAL INPUTS: 1x Coax, 1x Tos, 1x USB-B (only CD-1000 DSD)
DIGITAL OUTPUTS: 1x Coax
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS: 1x XLR, 1x RCA
DISC COMPATIBILITY: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3
Gold Note CD‑1000 MKII Deluxe is a high-end, Italian-crafted CD player and integrated DAC built for audiophiles who want reference-level digital playback with versatility and expandability. Part of Gold Note’s flagship 1000 series, the MKII Deluxe version upgrades the digital-to-analog section with a superior BurrBrown PCM1792A converter, offering smooth, natural sound from your CD collection and digital sources alike — all housed in a beautifully engineered aluminum chassis with meticulous internal design.
Key Features
Precision CD Playback Mechanism
At its core is a top-tier Stream-Unlimited JPL-2800 aluminum CD transport that provides ultra-stable rotation with extremely low jitter, ensuring accurate Red Book CD reading and faithful retrieval of your music data.
Advanced Integrated DAC
The Deluxe model features a BurrBrown PCM1792A DAC — a step up from the standard PCM1796 chip — for refined high-resolution digital-to-analog conversion with excellent detail, low noise, and organic musical flow.
Flexible Connectivity
• Analog Outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA — perfect for connecting to preamplifiers or integrated amps.
• Digital Inputs: Coaxial and TOSLINK optical inputs allow use of the CD-1000 MKII Deluxe as a standalone DAC for other digital sources like TVs, streamers, or transports.
• Digital Output: Coaxial S/PDIF lets you feed another DAC or recorder if desired.
Audiophile-Grade Sound Performance
With a frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.3 dB, ultra-low distortion (0.001 % THD max), and an extensive dynamic range, this player delivers nuanced, detailed, and musical playback without fatigue.
Robust Dual-Mono Power Supply
Gold Note’s proprietary dual-mono power architecture with fully regulated rails ensures consistent energy delivery, minimizes noise, and supports excellent transient response and dynamic control.
Elegant, Functional Design
The chassis combines thick aluminum and steel for vibration damping and EMI shielding, while a large OLED display clearly shows track and time information. It’s offered in classic Black, Silver, or Gold finishes that complement high-end hi-fi systems.
Expandable Modular System
The CD-1000 MKII platform supports optional upgrades such as external super-inductive power supplies (PSU-1250 or PSU-1000) and tube-based output stages (TUBE-1006 or TUBE-1012) to push performance even further.
Straightforward Operation
A multifunction remote is included for effortless control of CD and digital playback functions, keeping the listening experience simple and enjoyable.
Product Gallery
MAIN FEATURES
| CD-PLAYER | CD transport with integrated D/A converter |
| DAC | STANDARD model: 24bit/192kHz DAC PCM1796 DELUXE model: 24bit/192kHz DAC PCM1792A |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20kHz @ +/-0.3dB |
| THD – TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION | 0.001% max |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 128dB |
| DYNAMIC RESPONSE | 127dB |
| VOLUME CONTROL | Switchable On/Off digital partializer |
| MECHANIC | Aluminium JPL-2800 Stream-Unlimited |
| SPEED FLUCTUATION | 0.0001% |
| CD FORMATS | Red Book |
| DISC COMPATIBILITY | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Multifunctional remote included |
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
| DIGITAL INPUTS | 1x RCA S/PDIF coaxial 1x TOS 24bit/192kHz 1x USB-B DSD256 and 32bit/384kHz (CD-1000 MKII DSD model only) |
| ANALOGUE OUTPUTS | 1x unbalanced RCA 1x balanced XLR 1x TUBE-1012 |
| DIGITAL OUTPUTS | 1x S/PDIF Coax 75Ω |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 50Ω |
| LINE OUTPUT LEVEL | RCA 2Vrms XLR 2Vrms |
POWER
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 30W |
| POWER SUPPLY | 100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz Dual-Mono power supply |
| FUSE (220/240V) | 1A F/T |
| FUSE (100/120V) | 2A F/T |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
| DIMENSIONS | 16.93″ W | 5.31″ H | 14.76″ D |
| WEIGHT | Kg. 12 – net (26.46 lbs) Kg. 16 – boxed (35.27 lbs) |