Gold Note IS-1000 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
IS-1000
Streamer & Integrated Amplier
Italian Music Experience

THE SUPER INTEGRATED
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Imagine a complete High-End stereo system enclosed in a beautiful aluminium chassis carved in bold Italian
style: this is IS-1000.
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 amplier that redenes the way music playback is experienced to
achieve a new pinnacle in High-End audio, seamlessly merging an Integrated Amplier, a Phono Preamp, a
DAC and a Streamer in a unique, complete source.
The rened technical innovations of IS-1000 come directly from our agship models, like the preamplier P-
1000 and the power amplier PA-1175, which inspired us to create a new source that would integrate the
analogue components of a high quality amplier 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] or browsing
your collection of digital music stored on NAS, HDD and USB sticks (DSD 64 native and via DoP on USB and
LAN, PCM up to 24/192 with exclusive possible option to interchange the DAC converter PCB).
You don’t need anything else to experience at home the pleasure of high denition 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 amplier that offers 125W @Ω8 and 250W @ 4Ω
developed using only the best audio grade components specically 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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SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTIVITY
Supported streaming services:
TIDAL & MQA via Tidal
Qobuz
Spotify & Spotify Connect
Deezer
V-Tuner
Supported media servers:
Minim
Bubble UPnP
and all UPnP certied media servers
POWER
Mains supply: 100V to 245V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: min 30W - max 400W
Supported audio formats:
AIFF (aif, aiff, aifc)
WAV (wav) packed/unpacked
FLAC
WmA Windows media Audio 9
WAX Windows media audio metales
ASX Advanced Stream Redirector (asx)
MPEG-4 (aac, m4a , Apple lossless)
MP3
DSD 64 (DSF, DFF)
MAIN FEATURES
Class A/B High-Current Mosfet (125W @ 8Ω- 250W @ 8Ω)
High-Res Streaming from TIDAL, QOBUZ, SPOTIFY, DEEEZER
App control (available for iOS & Android)
Airplay & Roon Ready
UPnP & DLNA supported
DAC: high quality BurrBrown chipset (PCM1796, PCM1792A)
Phono Stage MM/MC
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
1 RCA variable
1 RCA xed
DIGITAL INPUTS
PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
3 optical (TOS)
1 Coaxial (COAX)
1 USB type A (DSD 64 native & via DoP)
1 Ethernet LAN & Wi-Fi (DSD 64 native & via DoP)
ANALOGUE INPUTS
1 XLR balanced
1 RCA Line & Phono MM/MC
1 RCA Line & AV-Ind

FRONT PANEL
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IS-1000 is a true High-End integrated amplier 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 IS-1000 ON/OFF
to turn ON/OFF the unit, press and hold the knob for 3 seconds
SELECTING A FUNCTION
press the knob once to activate the SELECTION FRAME
turn the knob left or right until the desired function is highlighted by the SELECTION FRAME then press the
knob to select it.
the frame will turn red: now you can turn the knob to change the function.
press the knob again when the desired value is set to conrm and exit the selection.
1-
2-
3-
4-
SKC [Single Knob Control]
DISPLAYLED ON/OFF

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DISPLAY
The display of IS-1000 shows all the information in a clear and easy way.
Every function can be accessed quickly using the knob, the remote or the App and changes are applied
immediately.
For further details about the features and the functions, please see page 14.
You will nd 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.
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Balance L/R
Damping Factor
INPUT optionINPUT selection
ON | OFF OFF|1|2
Booster
Volume Level
Display ON | OFF

REAR PANEL
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1
2
3
XLR balanced
ANALOGUE INPUT
RCA 1 unbalanced (LINE/PHONO)
RCA 2 unbalanced (LINE/AV)
4
5
RCA unbalanced VARIABLE
RCA unbalanced FIXED
ANALOGUE OUTPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
RF IN (Wi-Fi antenna)
mini USB port (Firmware update)
Firmware button for manual update
Factory Reset button (DO NOT PRESS)
TOS link 1
TOS link 2
TOS link 3
COAXIAL
Wi-Fi Reset (to set up a Wi-Fi connection)
Ethernet port
USB type A (USB Key and HDD)
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Master switch ON/OFF
LINK sync trigger
AC plug
SPEAKER OUT left
SPEAKER OUT right
Serial Number plate
GROUND (PHONO)
POWER & OTHERS
1 2 3 4 5 6
78
9 10 11
12 13
14
15 16 17
18
19
2021
2223
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:
6 digital inputs (PCM up to 24bit/192kHz & DSD 64 native and via DoP)
3 analogue inputs (1 XLR balanced and 2 RCA unbalanced)
2 analogue outputs (variable and xed)

QUICKSTART
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Speaker OUT
LAN/Wi-Fi
AC power
other sources
FOLLOW THE STEPS TO QUICKLY INSTALL IS-1000
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 12]
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 12]
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 7]
7- open the App [the smartphone/tablet must be connected to the same network used by IS-1000]
IS-1000 is a Plug&Play source that simply requires to be connected to the AC and the Internet

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VOLUME WHEEL
ne adjustment control
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
BROWSER
streaming services & local music
PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, SKIP
VOLUME/MUTE
QUEUE
track list
DEVICE SETUP DEVICE INFO
CONTROL APP
Download the App on the Apple Store and on Google Play Store searching Mconnect Control
You can also scan the QRCode with your device to download it
ANDROID iOS

CONTROL APP
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
if there is a new update for the rmware the app
noties 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 INFO
Gapless playback is available here
DEVICE SETUP

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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 all the:
- STREAMING SERVICES
- CLOUD SERVICES
In CLOUD SETUP you will be able to turn ON/OFF all the streaming services available on IS-1000 as:
TIDAL ,QOBUZ,DEEZER and VTUNER.
You will also be able to turn ON/OFF the cloud storage services as:
DROPBOX and ONEDRIVE.

CONTROL APP
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PLAY TO
Select the Play To tab from the menu 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.
BROWSER
Select the Browser tab from the menu to choose the
music you want to listen to.
Streaming Services:
TIDAL | Qobuz | Deezer | VTuner
Cloud Storage services:
Dropbox | OneDrive
Local servers UPnP/DLNA compatible, as:
Network NAS | HDD | Sticks via USB

CONTROL APP
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FAVORITES
Use this button to add folders
and tracks to your Favorites list.
The folder/tracks will be then
listed in Favorites screen.
You can nd the Favorites
screen in the bottom menu.
MY PLAYLISTS
New playlists can be created
using this button when you are
in the My Playlist screen.
Use this screen 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.

NETWORK SETUP
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WIFI 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 ashing
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-
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 of IS-1000
and you are ready to go.

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NETWORK SETUP
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- use the tip of a paper clip to press and hold for 4~5 seconds the Wi-Fi Reset button on the rear panel of
IS-1000 and release it when the blue led start ashing - IS-1000 will create its own wireless network
2- turn ON the Wi-Fi on your mobile device and scan the networks to nd 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 8]
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
[mobile device screen] [in App screen] [in App screen]

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AMP 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 specic range of low frequencies and for difcult 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 [see page 10]
- 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 amplier 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.

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REMOTE
OPERATING IS-1000 WITH THE REMOTE
IS-1000 is supplied with a Gold Note remote to help you conveniently operate the amplier without even
touching the knob located on the frontal panel.
With the remote you can fully access every function just like you would when using the knob.
SHIFT
SHIFT activates the SELECTION FRAME and selects
the functions, just like you would do by pressing the
knob [see page 3 -selecting a function]
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
[see page 14]
MUTE

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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 Amplier to power your system.

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IMPORTANT NOTES
PLEASE LEAVE THE WIFI INTERFACE ON AT ANY TIME
PLEASE NOTE
The WiFi Interface must remain ON to control IS-1000 via App, disabling it will cause the IS-1000 to be
impossible to reach via App even when using a cabled connection (LAN via Ethernet).
The WiFi Interface allows the connection between the App and the IS-1000 so we recommend to always
keep it ON.
If you are using IS-1000 in wireless mode (connected via Wi-Fi) and wish to switch to cabled mode (LAN)
simply connect the Ethernet cable using the dedicated port available on the rear panel of IS-1000.
Once the cable is connected, IS-1000 will automatically switch mode and disable the Wi-Fi connection.
Wait for the blue LED located on the rear panel to turn OFF for conrmation that IS-1000 is using the LAN.
IN CASE WIFI INTERFACE IS ACCIDENTALLY SWITCHED OFF
To enable the remote control via App you will need to switch the WiFi Interface ON again.
Please follow the procedure explained at page 13 "IS-1000 WiFi WIZARD MODE" to enable it and then
connect IS-1000 to your WiFi network

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying
the appliance.
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.
Serial Number:
Model:
Do not disassemble any part of the product.
Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
For service and problems of any kind, contact qualied Gold Note personnel.
Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic
motors etc.
The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.
Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near to any water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC
outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet
so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
• The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed
batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or
excessive heat.
• Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from
earphones or head- phones can cause hearing loss.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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