Gold Note P-1000 User manual

OWNERʼS MANUAL
P-1000 MkII
HIGH END STEREO PREAMPLIFIER
P-1000

INDEX
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PACKAGE CONTENT.....................................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES...................................................................................................................
SPECIFICATION AND CONNECTIVITY.............................................................................................................
FRONT AND REAR PANEL..........................................................................................................................
P-1000 MkII CONTROL KNOB.......................................................................................................................
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................................................
REMOTE CONTROL......................................................................................................................................
WARRANTY AND SERVICE............................................................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..............................................................................................................
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P. 4
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PACKAGE CONTENT
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• P-1000 MkII
• 1 AC cable
• Remote control + batteries
• Owner’s manual

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
Designed for high demanding audio systems P-1000
MkII is the new complete High-End audio Preamplifier
for real music lovers, an innovative Class-A preamplifier
born from a new proprietary Six Gain Stage project
developed in our labs and with a Relays & Optical
Encoder volume control.
Completing the 1000 MkII line of electronics, P-1000
MkII is powered by a Triple Linear Transformer PSU and
features eight independent analogue stereo inputs: four
fully balanced XLR and four RCA, optionally it can even
feature a digital input.
P-1000 MkII belongs to a new era of electronics where
performance is combined with technology to offer the
best possible musical experience and to be easily
controlled: with its color display, P-1000 MkII is as easy
as it gets: all the settings can be selected from the main
screen without annoying sub-menus for quick and
precise fine adjustments, and the unit can be updated
via computer through the USB port.
The sophisticated volume control matched with the
exclusive Six Single Gain stages and Gold Note Ultra-
Balanced technology is crucial to achieve incredible low
distortion and extended linear bandwidth for true
superior musicality.
To perfectly reproduce old recordings, the preamp can
be set to Mono/Stereo, it also allows the Left/Right
channel swap to enable the reproduction of inverted
recordings and can swap the absolute phase 0°/180°.
The Over-Boost function has been developed to drive
speakers that require robust power to achieve enough
energy in the lower range of frequencies.
As all Gold Note electronics, P-1000 MkII can be
enhanced with external dedicated units, like the tube
output stages TUBE1006/1012 and the power supply
units PSU1000 for ultimate performances.
MODERN HIGH-END AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER
P-1000 MkII is a fully balanced Class-A preamplifier with
virtually zero distortion and Relays/Optical Volume
control.
8 INDEPENDENT INPUTS
P-1000 MkII features 8 independent stereo inputs: 4
balanced XLR and 4 RCA, plus an additional digital input
available on demand.
ULTRA-BALANCED SIX GAIN STAGES DESIGN
The exclusive Six Single Gain stage combined with our
Ultra-Balanced technology allows low distortion and
incredible linear bandwidth extension for superior
musicality.
FINE CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS
P-1000 MkII stores in memory settings and volume
levels for every single audio input to allow a better
experience and quick adjustments. It also features a
large amount of functions, like: Mono/Stereo, Left/Right
channel swap, Absolute Phase Swap, Over-boost, fine
Balance tuning.
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SPECIFICATION AND CONNECTIVITY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response: 2Hz-200kHz @
± 3dB
THD – Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.001% @ 1kHz
Gain: +20dB
Signal to Noise ratio: -120dB
Channel Separation: >118dB
Volume: 100 steps
Stereo/Mono: Yes
Absolute Phase: 0°/180° selectable
Channel Left/Right Swap: Selectable swap
Booster: 3 adjustable level (by-passable/off)
POWER SUPPLY
Ultra Linear 3 transformers
100-120V / 220-240V, 50-60Hz, depending on market
destination and not convertible.
Power Consumption: 30W max
1InputforexternalinductivepowersupplyPSU-1250/1000
AUDIO OUTPUTS
2 Stereo RCA unbalanced, 2 Stereo XLR balanced, 1
dedicated to TUBE-1006 and TUBE-1012
AUDIO INPUT
Analogue Input:
4 stereo XLR balanced, 4 Stereo RCA
Digital Input (optional): TOS or Coax PCM 24/192kHz
Input Level:
Up to 10Vrms on RCA, Up to 10Vrms on XLR
Input Impedance:
100kΩXLR & RCA
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions: 430mm L 135mm H 375mm D
Weight:
Kg. 11 net - Kg. 16 boxed
FINISHES
Brushed Aluminium Black, Gold or Silver
UPGRADES
TUBE-1006/1012: Class-A 6/12 Tubes output stages with
Dual Mono/inductive tube power supply.
PSU-1000: external inductive Dual-Mono power supply
External AC filter: Gold Note Arno AC distributor.
Other: Gold Note Lucca power chord.
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL
EXTERNAL PSU
SYNCH LINK 12V PORT
LINE RCA 1 - 5 INPUT
LINE XLR 1 - 5 INPUT
RCA UNBALANCED OUTPUT
MASTER SWITCH
AC PLUG & FUSE
DAC INPUT (OPTIONAL)TUBE OUTPUT STAGE
XLR BALANCED OUTPUT
USB SERVICE PORT
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
SKC (Single Knob Control)
DISPLAY
IR RECEIVER
LED STANDBY/ON-OFF
P-1000
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PUSH 3 Sec.
PUSH
SELECTION FRAME
ACTIVE SELECTION FRAME
CONTROLLING P-1000 MkII
STEP 1 - adjusting the volume:
The volume level can be easily and quickly adjusted through the
knob: turn it clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise
to decrease it.
If the selection frame is active (visible in white or red), wait 3
seconds until it disappear, once the selection frame is disappeared,
then simply turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the
volume.
STEP 2 - select a function:
To select a function, turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise until
the desired function is highlighted in white by the white frame.
(see fig. 1).
STEP 3 - modify a function:
To modify a function, press the knob once and the active selection
will become highlighted in red (see fig. 2)
To set a value, turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired value is selected and press again the knob to confirm it.
Now the value has been saved and you can proceed to select
another function or get back to the volume selection.
NOTICE:
Every change will affect the device and the sound system only after
the choice is applied (that happens after the second push on the
knob as the highlight frame turns white).
TURNING P-1000 MkII On/Off:
to turn on/off the device, press and hold the knob for 3
seconds.
P-1000 MkII CONTROL KNOB
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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
BALANCE
0 99 - 99/0
INPUT SELECTION
XLR Input 1
XLR Input 2
XLR Input 3
XLR Input 4
XLR Input 5
RCA Input 1
RCA Input 2
RCA Input 3
RCA Input 4
RCA Input 5
DAC Input (optional)
EXTERNAL PSU CONNECTED
DISPLAY OFF
turn or press the know to temporarily
activate the display again
L/R SWAP
ON-OFF
PHASE
0°-180°
VOLUME
MONO/STEREO
BOOSTER
0 +1 +2
TUBE-1012/1006 CONNECTED
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REMOTE CONTROL
GN REMOTE CONTROL
P-1000 MkII can be controlled completely using only the GN remote, please ensure the PRE mode is selected on the remote
pressing PRE on the dedicated DEVICE SELECTION button.
ENTER
activates the SELECTION FRAME and selects
the functions.
POWER ON/OFF
use POWER ON/OFF to turn ON and OFF
the P-1000 MkII (the master switch on the
rear panel must be ON)
PRE
To control P-1000 MkII
selected the button PRE on the
remote control
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 1 step at a time
MUTE
use MUTE to instantly mute the P-1000
MkII the input selection is disabled
while P-1000 MkII 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
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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WARRANTY
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: www.goldnote.it/warranty
If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser home address
the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused.
The warranty does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Stylus and Batteries.
SERVICE
Every GOLD NOTE® product is 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 to be advised on how the fault can be solved.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the distributor without being authorised to do so.
In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and the distribution agents decline responsibility of any kind.
For more information please visit www.goldnote.it/service
PLEASE NOTE
Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any time and without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQ
ACTION
DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT
CLEANING THE UNIT
The Unit is dirty and needs to be
cleaned
• With EXTREME care 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 amplifier fine aesthetic.
• Do not use any alcohol to clean the anodized label
or the printed parts.
For spare parts visit the official Gold Note store at:
http://www.akamaiaudio.it/
SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
SPEAKER HUMMING
PROBLEMS
SWITCHING ON/OFF
BUMP
THE UNIT DOES NOT WORK
WHEN THE STAGE IS
SWITCHED ON
The speakers hum when the
amplifier is connected to the
system
The unit bumps any time is
switched ON or OFF
The unit is correctly coupled with
the Ground on DC.
Ensure the system is well
grounded and check the ground
Pin on the power chord plug.
The interconnect input and/or
output cables are not shielded.
Be sure to always use shielded
cables for the amp connections.
It is important to notice that it does
not produce any risk even if the
bump is high
The AC Stage plug is disconnected
from the AC wall plug
The interconnect cables are not
properly connected to the amp.
One of the fuses is blown Substitute the fuse with one of
the same value
Turn Off the amplifier as first but
turn it on as last of the audio
system unit
Connect it being sure that the AC
wall plug works
Connect them properly
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
ONLY TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR
SERVICE
WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
Serial Number:
Model:
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.
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 qualified Gold Note personnel.
Protect the product from rain, 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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1. Read these instructions and store them.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block the ventilation openings and install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or
grounding-type plug: a polarised 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.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
11. 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.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way (such as when the power 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) and in any case when the apparatus
does not operate normally or has been dropped.

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