Gold Note IS-1000 User manual

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OWNERʼS MANUAL
IS-1000
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER & STREAMER

INDEX
PACKAGE CONTENT
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DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS
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FRONT PANEL
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REAR PANEL
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DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................................
QUICK-START......................................................................................................................................
CONTROL APP.....................................................................................................................................
NETWORK SETUP.................................................................................................................................
IS-1000 FEATURES
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REMOTE CONTROL...............................................................................................................................
CONNECTING OTHER SOURCES
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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR MCONNECT CONTROL ONLY
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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P. 3
P. 4
P. 6
P. 7
P. 8
P. 9
P. 10
P. 15
P. 17
P. 18
P. 19
P. 20
P. 21
P. 22
P. 23
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PACKAGE CONTENT
• 1 Ethernet cable
• 1 AC cable
• 1 Wi-Fi antenna
• 1 Remote control + battery
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CONTACTS:
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DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS
IMAGINE A COMPLETE HIGH-END STEREO SYSTEM ENCLOSED IN A BEAUTIFUL CHASSIS CARVED IN BOLD ITALIAN STYLE:
With the knowledge and the experience developed in over 20
years of research, we are now able to offer an all-in-one
solution powered by the most advanced technologies and
components to achieve true audiophile quality sound.
IS-1000 is an advanced fully integrated amplifier that
redefines the way music playback is experienced to achieve
a new pinnacle in High-End audio, seamlessly merging an
Integrated Amplifier, a Phono Preamp, a DAC and a Streamer
in a unique, complete source.
The refined technical innovations of IS-1000 come directly
from our flagship models, like the preamplifier P-1000 and
the power amplifier PA-1175, which inspired us to create a
new source that would integrate the analogue components
of a high quality amplifier with the digital technologies of a
Streamer and a DAC to deliver outstanding performances.
IS-1000 is a Roon Ready device, fully compatible with multi-
room systems and with a quick plug&play installation: simply
plug IS-1000 to the main A/C, connect it to your network (Wi-
Fi or Ethernet) then to the speakers and start to explore the
endless possibilities of music, streaming from Tidal & MQA
via Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify & Spotify Connect and Deezer with
Roon and our App available for iOS and Android.
You can also browse your collection of digital music stored
on NAS, HDD and USB sticks (DSD 64 files converted to high-
resolution PCM over UPnP protocol on USB and LAN, PCM up
to 24/192).
You don’t need anything else to experience at home the
pleasure of high definition audio, just IS-1000 and your
speakers. If you love vinyl records, connect your turntable
directly into IS-1000 to use the Phono Preamp we designed
and engineered, it’s really that simple.
The Heart of IS-1000 is the powerful integrated amplifier
that offers 125W @Ω8 developed using only the best audio
grade components specifically chosen to deliver the ultimate
performance.
The Mind of IS-1000 is the advanced streamer based on the
latest technology to guarantee perfect connectivity and
access HQ music on TIDAL, QOBUZ, SPOTIFY and DEEZER
and also the HQ web radio with V-TUNER.
No other cables, no additional boxes. Just endless music in
High Resolution.
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DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN DETAILS
Class A/B High-Current Mosfet Integrated Amplifier
(125W @ 8Ω- 250W @ 4Ω)
High-Res Streaming TIDAL, QOBUZ, SPOTIFY, DEEEZER
App control (available for iOS & Android)
Airplay & Roon Ready
UPnP & DLNA supported
DAC: high quality BurrBrown chipset (PCM1796 [Deluxe
Model: PCM1792A])
Phono Stage MM/MC
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions: 430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D
Weight: 18Kg
FINISHES
Brushed anodised Aluminium available in Black, Silver or Gold
DIGITAL INPUTS
PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
3 optical (TOS)
1 Coaxial (COAX)
1 USB type A (PCM24/192 & DSD 64)
1 Ethernet LAN & Wi-Fi (PCM24/192 & DSD 64)
ANALOG INPUTS
1 XLR balanced
1 RCA Line / Phono (MM/MC)
1 RCA Line / AV-Ind
ANALOG OUTPUTS
1 RCA variable
1 RCA fixed
POWER
Main supply: 100V to 245V ~ 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 30W - 400W max
Standby consumption: < 0,5W
CONNECTIVITY
Supported Streaming Services:
TIDAL & MQA via Tidal
Qobuz
Spotify & Spotify Connect
Deezer
V-Tuner
Media servers supportati:
Minim
Bubble UPnP
All certified UPnP media servers
Supported Audio Format:
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)
MP3
DSD64 [.dsf] files converted to high-resolution PCM
over UPnP protocol
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FRONT PANEL
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
IS-1000 is a true High-End integrated amplifier and offers unique features to deliver the best audio quality.
Everything has been designed to provide the best experience and thanks to the exclusive SKC [Single Knob Control] the unit
becomes a friendly plug-and-play source that can be fully controlled even without the remote.
All the information and features are easy to read and access on the display at any time, so you will also have complete control
over the system.
TURNING ON/OFF IS-1000
to turn ON/OFF the unit, press and hold the knob for 3 seconds
SELECTING A FUNCTION
1. press the knob once to activate the SELECTION FRAME
2. turn the knob left or right until the desired function is highlighted by the SELECTION FRAME then press the knob to select it
3. the frame will turn red: now you can turn the knob to change the function
4. press the knob again when the desired value is set to confirm and exit the selection
SKC [Single Knob Control]
DISPLAY
IR RECEIVER
LED STANDBY/ON-OFF
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REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
IS-1000 features a wide selection of connections to offer the best versatility and become the core of a real High-End system
that will deliver audio in true audiophile quality:
- 7 digital inputs (PCM up to 24bit/192kHz & DSD 64 )
- 3 analogue inputs (1 XLR balanced and 2 RCA unbalanced)
- 4 analogue outputs (variable and fixed)
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910 11
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14 16 17
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LED
1 2 345
1
2
3
XLR balanced
ANALOG INPUT
RCA 1 unbalanced (LINE or PHONO)
RCA 2 unbalanced (LINE or AV)
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5
RCA unbalanced VARIABLE
RCA unbalanced FIXED
ANALOG OUTPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
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9
10
11
12
15
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RF IN (Wi-Fi aerial)
TOS link 1
TOS link 2
TOS link 3
COAX
Ethernet
USB type A (USB flash memories)
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8
13
mini USB (Firmware update)
Firmware Reset only for service
Wi-Fi Reset (to connect to your Wi-Fi)
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22
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LINK sync trigger
Serial Number
GND (PHONO)
OTHERS
14 Blue light LED
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Master Switch ON/OFF
AC plug IEC standard
POWER
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SPEAKER OUT left
SPEAKER OUT right
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DISPLAY
FUNCTIONS & INFORMATION
The display of IS-1000 shows all the information in a clear and easy way.
Every function can be selected and adjusted quickly using the knob, the remote and the App .
Adjustments are applied on the go even during playback.
For further details about the features and the functions, please see page 17.
You will find a comprehensive guide to set and use IS-1000 in the most appropriate way in order to achieve the best audio
performance with your loudspeakers and environment.
BALANCE L - R
DAMPING FACTOR
INPUT OPTIONINPUT SELECTION
HIGH/LOW OFF | 1 | 2
BOOSTER
VOLUME LEVEL
DISPLAY ON | OFF
DISP
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QUICKSTART
SPEAKER OUT
LAN/WI-FI
AC POWER
OTHER SOURCES
QUICKSTART GUIDE
IS-1000 is a Plug&Play source that simply requires only to be connected to the AC, the Internet and your speakers.
1- connect IS-1000 to your speakers via the SPEAKER OUT connectors
2- connect IS-1000 to your network via ETHERNET LAN or Wi-Fi (see page 15)
3- connect IS-1000 to the AC using the supplied power cord
4- connect other sources as a CD player or a turntable via XLR or RCA (see page 19)
5- turn ON the master switch on the rear panel and then press and hold the knob for 3 seconds
6- download the control App for iPhone, iPad and Android (see page 10)
7- open the App [the smartphone/tablet must be connected to the same network used by IS-1000]
IMPORTANT:
please ensure the unit is OFF while handling the cables and connectors
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CONTROL APP
* If you have the zoomed display on iphone XR please go to Setting - Display & Brightness - DISPLAY ZOOM and select Standard.
repeat the whole track list
play the whole track list once
repeat the current track
TRACK LIST ORDER
random or sequential
PLAY TO
select the music player
SEEK
FAVORITES
folders & tracks
MUSIC
streaming services and local music
PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, SKIP
VOLUME/MUTE
QUEUE
track list
DEVICE SETUP PANEL CONTROL
FINE VOLUME CONTROL
You can also scan the QR code with your device to download it
ANDROID iOS
DOWNLOAD THE CONTROL APP
Download the Gold Note IS-1000 Control App* from the Apple store or Mconnect Control from Google Play Store to get started.
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CONTROL APP
FIRMWARE UPDATE
if there is a new update for the firmware the app
notifies it and let you update the IS-1000
WIFI STATIC IP ADDRESS SETUP
LAN STATIC IP ADDRESS SETUP
WIFI NETWORK SELECTION
connect the device to a different Wi-Fi network
DEVICE NAME CHANGE
rename the device on the network
DEVICE SETUP
DEVICE SETUP & INFO
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CONTROL APP
SORT TRACKS
Music tracks in a folder can be
sorted by track number and
track name.
It can be applied even for each
folder.
CLOUD SETUP
enable and disable:
- STREAMING SERVICES
- CLOUD SERVICES
CLOUD SETUP
In CLOUD SETUP you will be able to turn ON/OFF all the streaming services available on IS-1000 as:
TIDAL ,QOBUZ,DEEZER,VTUNER. You will also be able to turn ON/OFF the cloud storage services as: DROPBOX and ONEDRIVE.
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CONTROL APP
PLAY TO & MUSIC
MUSIC
In the "Music" tab choose the source of the music:
INTERNET MUSIC
Deezer | vTuner | TIDAL | Qobuz | Spotify
CLOUD STORAGE SERVICES
Dropbox | OneDrive
LOCAL SERVER
Network NAS and UPnP/DLNA services
USB flash drives are listed as "IS-1000 Server"
PLAY TO
Select the "Play To" tab and then select IS-1000.
Please be sure that the IS-1000 is connected to the
same network the mobile device is using.
If the App doesn't show the IS-1000 it is most likely
due to the fact the mobile device is connected to a
different network than the IS-1000.
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CONTROL APP
FAVORITES
Use this button to add folders
and tracks to your Favorites list.
The folder/tracks will be then
listed in the Favorites tab.
You can find the Favorites tab in
the bottom menu.
MY PLAYLISTS
New playlists can be created using
this button when you are in the My
Playlist screen. Use this tab to
manage your playlists, rename or
delete them.
You can create a new playlist also
while browsing music on Streaming
services and local servers.
If you don't want to create a new
Playlist, simply add the tracks to
the playback Queue.
CLOUD SETUP
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NETWORK SETUP
WLAN CONNECTION
IS-1000 supports both Wired LAN and Wi-Fi connection.
To use a Wired LAN connection simply plug the cable into the Ethernet port on the rear panel and you are ready to go.
WI-FI CONNECTION VIA WPS
The easiest way to connect IS-1000 to your network via Wi-Fi is to use the WPS [Wi-Fi Protected Setup] function available
on IS-1000 and you router:
use the tip of a paper clip to press and hold for about 10 seconds the Wi-Fi Reset button on the rear panel of IS-1000
and release it when the blue led start flashing
press the WPS button on your router (please refer to the instruction manual)
wait until IS-1000 automatically connect to your network
the blue led will turn ON when the IS-1000 is connected and ready
1-
2-
3-
4-
LED
LED
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NETWORK SETUP
[in App screen][in App screen][mobile device screen]
LED
2- turn ON the Wi-Fi on your mobile device and scan the networks to find GOLD-NOTE_XXX
3- connect to GOLD-NOTE_XXX using "password" as password
4- open the App and go into DEVICE SETUP > Wi-Fi Network Selection (see page 11)
5- here are listed the wireless connections available, select the one you want to use with IS-1000
6- IS-1000 is now connected to the selected Wi-Fi network
7- connect your mobile device to the same network used by IS-1000
IS-1000 WIFI WIZARD MODE
In case your router doesn't support the WPS function or you can't access it, use the Wi-Fi Wizard Mode:
1- to press and hold for 5 seconds the Wi-Fi Reset button on the rear panel of IS-1000 and release it when the blue
led start flashing - IS-1000 will create its own wireless network
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IS-1000 FEATURES
BOOSTER - OFF/1/2
The preamp features our proprietary BOOSTER technology to drive speakers that require robust power supplies
providing greater energy in a very specific range of low frequencies and for difficult environments.
BOOSTER is completely by-passed when set on OFF.
DF - HIGH/LOW
the Damping Factor can be set on HIGH [250] or LOW [25] to drive properly any kind of speakers:
HIGH - gives the best of a solid state amp and it's an ideal match with big speakers of mid/low sensitivity
LOW - is ideal to drive high-sensitivity speakers and mini-monitor as IS-1000 will act as a low-power tube amp
- select this input to use the streaming services and for music on local servers
- balanced input to connect additional sources from your system, like a CD Player
- input to connect additional sources or to use the built-in phono stage [select then PHONO MM/MC]
- input to connect additional sources or to use the built-in [select then AV]
- digital inputs to connect additional sources, like a TV etc.
- digital inputs to connect additional sources, like a TV etc.
NETWORK
XLR
RCA 1
RCA 2
TOS 1, 2, 3
COAX
INPUT SELECTION
VOLUME
the volume level is always displayed in the
middle of the screen to be easily readable
DISP
turn the display ON or OFF when the display is
OFF. Simply operate the knob or the remote to
turn it ON again temporarily (timing is 3
seconds)
BALANCE L/R
adjust the balance of the volume level on the
Left and Right channel
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
IS-1000 is an advanced integrated amplifier that we developed using proprietary technologies and features designed
to offer the best audiophile sound quality but also to achieve ease of use and versatility in order to always deliver a
great performance with a large variety of loudspeakers.
DISP
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REMOTE CONTROL
SHIFT
activates the SELECTION FRAME and selects
the functions, just like you would do by
pressing the knob
POWER ON/OFF
use POWER ON/OFF to turn ON and OFF
the IS-1000 [the master switch on the
rear panel must be ON]
AMP
if the IS-1000 is not responding,
please make sure you have
selected AMP on the remote
BALANCE L/R
use L[Left] and R[Right] to adjust
the balance of the volume by 1dB at
a time on each channel
VOLUME
use VOL+ and VOL- to adjust the
volume level by 1dB at a time
MUTE
use MUTE to instantly mute the IS-
1000 the input selection is disabled
while IS-1000 is in MUTE INPUT SELECTION
use IN+ and IN- to change the
selected input.
use IN+ and IN- when the SELECTION
FRAME is red [active selection] to
change the function and set the
desired value
DISPLAY
turns ON and OFF the display
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
IS-1000 is supplied with a Gold Note remote to help you conveniently operate the amplifier without even touching the
knob located on the frontal panel.
With the remote control you can fully access every function just like you would when using the knob.
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CONNECTING OTHER SOURCES
APPLE TV
HDD
CONNECTING SOURCES VIA DIGITAL INPUT
You can connect digital sources to IS-1000 using the digital inputs TOS and COAX located on the rear panel
XLR BALANCED
connect any audio source using
an XLR cable
RCA 2
LINE mode: connect any audio source using an
RCA cable
AV mode: connect an AV Processor
RCA 1
LINE mode: connect any audio source using an RCA cable
PHONO mode: connect directly a turntable and use the built-in phono stage selecting MM or MC
CONNECTING SOURCES VIA ANALOGUE INPUT
You can connect additional audio sources to IS-1000 via the analogue inputs located on the rear panel, using the
unit as a pure Integrated Amplifier to power your system.
LED
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