Gold Note AP-7 User manual

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GOLD NOTE®
AP-7
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ITALIAN 30 WATT INTEGRATED
30 WATT INTEGRATED 30 WATT INTEGRATED
30 WATT INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual
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AP-7
Italian 30 Watt Integrated Amplifier
Table Of Contents
-Congratulations & Introduction 3
-Contents of Packaging 4
-Back Panel Features 4
-Operating Conditions & Front Panel 5
-AP-7 Main Functions – Upgrade with PSU 7 6
-Technical Specifications 7
-Warranty, Customer Service, Warnings & F A Q 8
-Troubleshooting 9
-FAQ 10
VERY IMPORTANT:
VERY IMPORTANT:VERY IMPORTANT:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Gold Note® unit
Gold Note® unitGold Note® unit
Gold Note® unit

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Italian 30 Watt Integrated Amplifier
Congratulations
CongratulationsCongratulations
Congratulations
Thank you for having purchased a Gold Note® product
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
The
The The
The Gold Note
Gold NoteGold Note
Gold Note AP
APAP
AP-
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-7
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7 is a
is a is a
is a 30 Watt
30 Watt 30 Watt
30 Watt
integrated amplifier
integrated amplifierintegrated amplifier
integrated amplifier featuring
featuring featuring
featuring a
a a
a high class
high class high class
high class
preamplifier
preamplifierpreamplifier
preamplifier stage having a
stage having astage having a
stage having a high end audio
high end audio high end audio
high end audio
active volume control
active volume control active volume control
active volume control stage
stagestage
stage
The Double Mono Active Volume control is
designed around a 200 step 0 5dB top class
1% single resistors per channel enabling
end audio performance
The innovative design developed for the AP-
7 though its relatively low power output
allows great audio performance matching the amplifier with a wide range of loudspeakers
The AP-7 enables superior audio purity with any audio system and as all Micro line units featuring an
optional external super Power Supply (PSU)
The modern convenient compact luxury look helps introducing the unit into any audio system or building
a full Micro Line system offer a complete line of high class convenient products
Congratulations & Introduction

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Italian 30 Watt Integrated Amplifier
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(Contents of Packaging
Contents of PackagingContents of Packaging
Contents of Packaging)
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•1pc AMPLIFIER UNIT
•1pc REMOTE CONTROL
•1pc DETACHABLE AC POWER CHORD
•INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
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-Up Instructions
Up InstructionsUp Instructions
Up Instructions)
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-Open all the cartons inside the main box and look that all the components listed are present
-Carefully remove the AP-7 30 Watt Integrated Amplifier chassis from the shipping box and foam
-Connect the audio cable (not supplied) and the AC Power Chord supplied
AP
APAP
AP-
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7 back panel
back panelback panel
back panel
o(1)
(1)(1)
(1) 3 pairs of
3 pairs of 3 pairs of
3 pairs of RCA Analogue
RCA Analogue RCA Analogue
RCA Analogue LINE INPUT
LINE INPUTLINE INPUT
LINE INPUT L1, L2, L3
L1, L2, L3L1, L2, L3
L1, L2, L3-
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- Unbalanced
o(2)
(2) (2)
(2) 1 pair
1 pair 1 pair
1 pair XLR Analogue
XLR AnalogueXLR Analogue
XLR Analogue LINE
LINELINE
LINE INPUT L4
INPUT L4INPUT L4
INPUT L4 –
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– Balanced
o(
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(3) Stereo speaker terminal bindin
3) Stereo speaker terminal bindin3) Stereo speaker terminal bindin
3) Stereo speaker terminal binding posts
g postsg posts
g posts
o(
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(4
44
4) PSU IN
) PSU IN ) PSU IN
) PSU IN – Power Supply connector (optional –not available in all countries)
o(5
(5(5
(5) IEC PLUG with FUSE
) IEC PLUG with FUSE ) IEC PLUG with FUSE
) IEC PLUG with FUSE -
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- 100 -240 Volt - 50/60Hz with 1 A fuse
Content of Packaging – Back Panel Features

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(O(O
(Operating Conditions)
perating Conditions)perating Conditions)
perating Conditions)
The AP-7 has been designed for use in Hi-Fi systems in sheltered locations It ought therefore to be protected from any
eventual variations in temperature and humidity Avoid to use the unit close to radiators or other strong heat sources, electrical
and electronic motors, switched on mobile phones etc The location in proximity of other audio components is not
theoretically critical, but you should nevertheless pay attention to this In any case, take care to unplug completely the unit
every time you need to move it, or to move the turntable on which it is installed
AP
APAP
AP-
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77
7 Front Panel
Front PanelFront Panel
Front Panel
o(9
(9(9
(9)
))
) ON/OFF
ON/OFFON/OFF
ON/OFF - Master switch, it turns the unit ON/OFF completely
o(10
(10(10
(10)
) )
) VOL
VOL VOL
VOL –
––
– Turn the volume of the unit down
o(
((
(11
1111
11)
) )
) VOL +
VOL +VOL +
VOL + –
––
– Turn the volume of the unit down Pressing the (10) & (12) buttons together the unit
changes the input selection L1, L2, L3, L4
o(1
(1(1
(12
22
2)
) )
) MUTE
MUTE MUTE
MUTE –
––
– To activate only from the remote from MUTE button
o(13)
(13) (13)
(13) HEADPHONE
HEADPHONEHEADPHONE
HEADPHONE –
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– Headphone activation input To activate only from the remote from MUTE button
o(
((
(14
1414
14)
) )
) VOLUME/INPUT DISPLAY
VOLUME/INPUT DISPLAY VOLUME/INPUT DISPLAY
VOLUME/INPUT DISPLAY –
––
– The display shows the Input selected and for 5 seconds the volume
position when activated
o(
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(15
1515
15)
) )
) HEAD
HEADHEAD
HEADAP
APAP
APONE SOCKET
ONE SOCKET ONE SOCKET
ONE SOCKET –
––
– 6 3mm Headphone socket
o(16) BLUE
(16) BLUE (16) BLUE
(16) BLUE LED Light
LED LightLED Light
LED Light –
––
– It shows the unit ON/OFF
o (18)
(18) (18)
(18) RED/
RED/RED/
RED/GREEN
GREEN GREEN
GREEN LED Light
LED LightLED Light
LED Light –
––
– With RED light ON the unit is powered by the internal power supply
With Green light ON then unit is powered by optional external power supply
(SWITCHING THE INPUTS)
(SWITCHING THE INPUTS)(SWITCHING THE INPUTS)
(SWITCHING THE INPUTS)
To Switch the input from front panel is necessary to press together the buttons (10) & (11) [VOL- and
VOL+] The Mute and the Headphone are activated exclusively from remote control MUTE button
Operating Conditions

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APAP
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7 A
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Amplifier with Double Mono Active Volume Control
mplifier with Double Mono Active Volume Controlmplifier with Double Mono Active Volume Control
mplifier with Double Mono Active Volume Control)
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The Double Mono Active Volume Control system of this unit is made with a Gold Note proprietary designed developed with a
Texas Instruments PGA2310 devices feature fine resistors step-by-step DOUBLE MONO high end performance for superior
resolution, lowest distortion and perfect channel balance
The active preamp stage allows a +30dB gain for best resolution and perfect unit control; the volume control range is from [-
90dB to +30dB] finely stepped by high precision 0 1% resistors
Due to the Double Mono set-up the Blacknote active Volume Control features also a sonically ideal balance control solution
The Volume is conveniently lighted up on the AP-7 display to check it up on real time
The quality of the Gold Note Double Mono Active Volume Control technology enable unsurpassed sonic performance for
traditional passive audio potentiometer
The AP-7 features also a fixed line analogue output both RCA and XLR balanced for convenient connectivity to other input
amplifiers
PSU
PSUPSU
PSU-
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-7 or PSU
7 or PSU7 or PSU
7 or PSU-
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-9
99
9
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT
(Opt
(Opt(Opt
(Optional)
ional)ional)
ional)
The HP-7 maybe set up even with an optional external Power Supply Unit, the PSU7 AC powered or the PSU-9 double
battery powered via the professional Tyco connector (7) present on the back panel
The PSU-7 is a large inductive power supply decouple the HP-7 from the AC completely for superior sound performance
The PSU-9 is a double battery 7A each power supply works purely exclusively DC for for uncompromised sound performance
Main Functions

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(REMOTE CONTROL)
(REMOTE CONTROL)(REMOTE CONTROL)
(REMOTE CONTROL)
The standard remote control is here below: The Optional deluxe aluminum remote mod 2257
(SWITCHING THE REMOTE HANDSET MODEL)
(SWITCHING THE REMOTE HANDSET MODEL)(SWITCHING THE REMOTE HANDSET MODEL)
(SWITCHING THE REMOTE HANDSET MODEL)
From the unit Off turn it on holding pressed the button (11) VOL + The display will flash T1 to confirm the “STANDARD”
remote is been selected T2 to confirm the 2257 remote is been selected
P
PP
PLEASE NOTE: to let work the unit with the 2257
LEASE NOTE: to let work the unit with the 2257LEASE NOTE: to let work the unit with the 2257
LEASE NOTE: to let work the unit with the 2257 remote
remoteremote
remote it is necessary to select the right source
it is necessary to select the right source it is necessary to select the right source
it is necessary to select the right source
The A
The AThe A
The AP
PP
P-
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-7 requires AMP selection on the
7 requires AMP selection on the 7 requires AMP selection on the
7 requires AMP selection on the [
[[
[AMP CD DAC PRE
AMP CD DAC PREAMP CD DAC PRE
AMP CD DAC PRE]
]]
] rail
railrail
rail
Remote Control Function

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Technical Specifications
Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications
Technical Specifications
MAIN DETAILS
POWER OUTPUT 30w + 30w @ 20-20000Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz – 20KHz @ +/- 3dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) <0 08% THD @ 20Hz-20KHz
RATIO SIGNAL TO NOISE -110dB
DYNAMIC RANGE 120dB
DAMPING FACTOR >400
SLEW RATE 13Volt/µs
VOLUME CONTROL Double Mono Active Volume Control
AUDIO INPUTS
ANALOGUE INPUTS 3 per RCA & 1 per XLR stereo
INPUT SENSITIVITY 450mV
INPUT IMPEDANCE 47kΩ
POWER AMPLIFIER INPUT Stereo RCA
AUDIO OUTPUTS
SPEAKER Gold Plated Binding Posts
CONNECTIVITY
REMOTE INFRA-RED RC5 proprietary code variable
POWER
MAINS SUPPLY 100V
▪
115V
▪
230V
▪
50 or 60Hz (depending on market destination not convertible)
POWER ABSORBATION Min <1watt – Max 100watt
DYNAMIC POWER >350W IHF
UPGRADES
Other Gold Note Lucca Power Chord
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS 200mm L x 85mm H x 260mm D
WEIGHT 4 5Kilos
FINISHES
FRONT PANEL Brushed Black or Silver anodised aluminium
CASE Black powder coated
Technical details may vary without notice
Technical details may vary without noticeTechnical details may vary without notice
Technical details may vary without notice
Technical Specifications

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(Warranty Registration)
(Warranty Registration)(Warranty Registration)
(Warranty Registration)
To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note internet web site within 15 days from the purchase on the appropriate area of
the web site: http://www goldnote it/
If the unit is not registered correctly or is been purchased from a different country of the purchaser origin/home the unit will not be covered by any
warranty and the eventual registration refused
The warranty does not does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Styli and Batteries
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(Customer Service)
Customer Service)Customer Service)
Customer Service)
All GOLD NOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research, and consequently their correct functioning is guaranteed In spite of this it
is possible that problems may emerge which non-specialist users cannot resolve In this case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to resolve the
problem
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor or without being authorized to do so In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and
the distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without noticePlease Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice
Warnings
WarningsWarnings
Warnings
1. Do not disassemble any part of the product
2. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes
3. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel
4. Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc
5. The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit
6. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit
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Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting
SYNPTOM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
SPEAKER HUMMING
PROBLEMS
The speakers hum when the
amplifier is connected to
the system
•The unit is correctly coupled with
the Ground on DC •Be sure your area and personal environment are well grounded
eventually isolate the ground Pin
of the power chord plug for
verification
CHASSIS VIBRATION The unit features an internal
fan to prevent the protection
shut-off the unit early in
warm environments
• •The fan constantly runs at low
speed and it isolated with soft
silicon Anyway to stop it run it
can be switched out opening the
unit cover and pulling out the
two fan’s pin connector
•The interconnect input and/or
output cables are not shielded •Be sure to always use shielded cables for unit connections
SWITCHING ON/OFF BUMP The Stage bumps any time
is switched ON or OFF •It is important to notice that it
does not produce any risk even if
the bump is high
•
THE UNIT DOES NOT WORK
WHEN THE STAGE IS
SWITCHED ON
•The AC Stage plug is
disconnected from the AC wall
plug
•Connect it being sure that the
AC wall plug works
•The interconnect cables are not
properly connected to the unit •Connect them properly
•The fuse is blown •Substitute the fuse with one of
the same value
• •Be sure you selected the right
Input on the amplifier
F A Q
F A QF A Q
F A Q
ACTION DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT
MATCHING THE AMPLIFIER
IMPEDANCE •Your amplifier can play any
speaker impedance does to
nominal 4 Ω
•The amplifier features 3 different quality protection
eventually mute the amplifier even temporarily to
avoid blowing
CLEANING THE UNIT •The Unit is dirty and needs to be
cleaned •Use ONLY diluted alcohol and a very soft 100% cotton cloth to sweep dust and stains out
•Any acid or not extremely soft cloth will irreversibly
damage the Stage fine aesthetic
•Do not use any alcohol to clean the unit anodised
label, or printed parts Only dry cloth is allowed
Troubleshooting & F A Q

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