Overview
The Gold Note IS-10 is a compact, high-performance all-in-one solution that seamlessly integrates a DAC, network streamer, Class A/B amplifier, headphone amplifier, and preamp into a single elegant chassis. Designed and handcrafted in Italy, it embodies Gold Note’s signature blend of advanced engineering and refined aesthetics. Whether used in a main system or as a premium desktop setup, the IS-10 delivers true high-end performance with convenience and versatility.
Key Features
The IS-10 features a top-tier AKM AK4493 DAC supporting resolutions up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and DSD256, ensuring exceptional clarity and musical accuracy. It offers native support for Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, AirPlay, and is fully Roon Ready. Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 ensure reliable wireless playback, while Ethernet provides rock-solid wired streaming.
Connectivity is extensive, including USB, coaxial, optical, and Ethernet digital inputs, as well as analog outputs via RCA and XLR. A dedicated headphone amplifier with selectable gain settings offers outstanding performance for a wide range of headphones. The full-color front-panel display and Gold Note’s intuitive app make daily use simple and enjoyable.
The amplifier section delivers 90W per channel into 8Ω (140W into 4Ω) with a dual-mono Class A/B design, allowing it to drive a wide variety of speakers with precision and authority.
Sound Quality
The IS-10 is engineered to deliver a natural, dynamic sound that is rich in texture and deeply musical. The dual-mono layout and discrete component design ensure low noise and high linearity, providing a wide, holographic soundstage with remarkable depth and detail.
Whether streaming high-resolution audio, listening through speakers, or using headphones, the IS-10 preserves the emotion and nuance of every performance. Its tonal balance is smooth yet detailed, offering both the finesse for intimate acoustic recordings and the power for full orchestral or electronic material.
In short, the IS-10 offers audiophile-grade sound and uncompromising flexibility in a compact form—ideal for music lovers who want the best of modern digital convenience with timeless analog soul.