Gold Note DS-1000 User manual

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OWNERʼS MANUAL
DS-1000 MKII
HIGH-END DAC & NETWORK PLAYER
DS

INDEX
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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES ..................................................................................................................
SPECIFICATION
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE
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FRONT & REAR PANEL
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OPERATING THE DS-1000
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REMOTE
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FUNCTIONS
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
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TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...............................................................................................................
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P. 5
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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
AUDIO STREAMING JUST BECAME BETTER
It's time to enjoy your music, and with DS-1000 it's as
simple as plugging a flash memory like a USB key and
letting it play any audio file, or connecting to the web
and tuning on digital radio stations.
To play music files at its best and always with top quality
high resolution in 24bit 192kHz, the streamer is
equipped with a D/A converter featuring one S/PDif
coaxial and one TOS optical digital inputs powered by
AKM receiver, and a USB port powered by the top class
XMOS U6 500MHz DSD for high speed peripherals.
MORE TIME FOR MUSIC, LESS TIME TO MAKE IT WORK
A large 3,5” TFT monitor displays all the information in
a clear menu that's easy to browse, showing all USB
inputs, digital inputs and radio stations.
Thanks to the exclusive SKC - Single Knob Control - the
unit becomes a friendly plug-and-play source you can
always control even without a remote.
TOTAL CONTROL OVER YOUR SYSTEM
DS-1000 offers a unique modular design exclusively
modeled for Gold Note's 1000 series to expand and
grow your system into a complete all-in-one high-end
audio source with an optional internal preamp stage and
also an analogue balanced stereo input.
Modularity is also extended to external accessories,
perfect to push the performance even further, up to
outstanding levels with:
- two unique optional external Class-A tube output
stages TUBE-1006 | TUBE-1012. Power Supplies PSU-
1000.
The output stage comes from our experience with
Favard CD Player and matches the best digital sources
available on the market today with a fully balanced, solid
state Dual-Mono PCM1792A.
For a no-compromises experience, DS-1000 optionally
gets two exclusive balanced Class A tube output stage
units: TUBE-1012 - featuring 12 double triode tubes, is
a special unit employing 6 transformers, inductive and
tube power supply, ultra-low distortion, noise-less and
low impedance output.
TUBE-1006 - a simplified 6 tubes unit, able to
significantly improve performances. The unit's voltage
will always be extremely stable on every audio signal
paths due to two proprietary Dual-Mono transformers
PSU, achieving high-quality audio performances and
annulling digital interferences.
To step up the configuration we designed two external
super power supplies:
- PSU-1000 - 1000 Watt inductive unit able to maximize
DS-1000's power and providing a full galvanic insulation
from the AC system and a perfect unit shielding from RFI
and EMI troubles.
UPGRADE WHEN YOU WANT TO
DS-1000 comes with a standard digital volume control
and can be connected directly into a power amplifier
with no need of any preamplifier. Enthusiasts will be
able to appreciate the optional high quality preamp
stage, a PGA single resistor for dual-mono volume
control. A stereo balanced analogue input is also
available as an optional to allow DS-1000 to be an
integrated control unit and drive a power amplifier
directly.
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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
FULLY CONTROLLED VIA IOS & ANDROID
DS-1000 features easy set up Apple IOS and Android
proprietary software for full control via iPhones and
iPads as well as smart phones and tablets. The App
makes it easy to control even the digital inputs
displaying all meta data, cover and information
registered on the track as well as real resolution format.
ULTRA VERSATILE DESIGN
DS-1000 plays directly HardDisk and USB memories via
two USB A ports avoiding internal built in memories.
Being a net
player works in W/LAN and LAN and also with NAS. The
unit also integrates a D/A Converter playing all audio
formats up to DSD one Integrated preamplifier and
balanced analogue input are optional.
GOLD NOTE TFT DISPLAY & SKC
The Gold Note proprietary SKC - Single Knob Control -
and TFT display allow intuitive control conveniently with
a single knob. The unit is also fully controlled via Wi-Fi.
GOLD NOTE MODULAR DESIGN
Innovative unique modular design allows a variety of external
upgrades, including two Class-A tube output stages and an
Exclusive External Inductive Power Supply.
TANK MECHANICAL STRUCTURE
DS-1000 features a great mechanical structure made of solid
machined steel and thick aluminum panels to guarantee low
frequency resonance, feedback vibrational control and low
magnetic inertial eld
OPTIONAL PREAMP AND STEREO ANALOGUE INPUT STAGE
Two optional integrated preamplier stage and balanced input
to perform a full vertically integrated unit able to drive an audio
system on its own.
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SPECIFICATION
MAIN FEATURES
DSD Streamer with integrated DSD D/A Converter
Frequency response: 5Hz-200kHz +/-0.3dB
THD – Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% max
Signal to Noise ratio: -125dB
Dynamic response: 129dB
Output impedance: 50Ω
Phase response: linear phase, absolute phase inverted
Digital filter: proprietary Zero-Clock circuit enabling three
different Master Clock.
Volume control: switchable On/Off Digital partializer
POWER
Mains supply: 230V, 50Hz, depending on market
destination not convertible.
Dual-Mono power supply
Power consumption: 30W
UPGRADES
TUBE-1012: 12 Tubes Class-A output stage with
inductive tube power supply.
TUBE-1006: 6 Tubes Class-A output stage.
PSU-1000: Inductive external multi transformer super
power supply.
Preamp Stage: a PGA single resistor for dual-mono
volume control.
Analogue input: Stereo balanced XLR.
External AC filter: Gold Note Lucca AC distributor.
Other: Gold Note Lucca power chord.
NETWORK
LAN/WLAN WiFi: 802.11b/g via RJ45 10/100Mbps
socket and Antenna.
Infrared remote: RC5 proprietary code
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)
WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked
FLAC, ALAC, MP3
MPEG-4 - Advanced Audio coding File, .aac, .m4a
including Apple lossless.
WmA - Windows media Audio 9.
WAX - Windows media audio metafiles.
ASX - Advanced Stream Redirector (.asx)
DSD 2.8MHz - mass storage units from USB-A
ports and UpNP server
(IMPORTANT: UpNP server must support DSD
streaming in order to stream DSD files).
SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS
All UpNP certified media servers, Minim, Bubble
UPnP
AUDIO INPUTS
Digital input: one RCA S/PDIF coaxial and one
TOS-optical asynchronous 24bit/192kHz
USB-B: asynchronous DSD and PCM up to 24/192
High Speed 2.0 port.
USB-A: two front ports to feed USB mass storage
formatted as FAT16, max current 2000mA shared
between the two port.
Analogue input (optional): Stereo balanced XLR
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Line output level (fixed): stereo RCA @ 2Volt and
balanced XLR @ 4Volt
Digital output: S/PDIF, 75ΩRCA 24bit
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE
GOLD NOTE
GOLD NOTE
GOLD NOTE
TUBE-1012
TUBE-1006
PSU-1000
TUBE-1012: Class-A 12 Tubes output stage with inductive tube power supply
TUBE-1006: Class-A 6 Tubes output stage
PSU-1000: Dual-Mono 1000Watt Super External Power supply
PREAMP STAGE:
A PGA single resistor for dual-mono volume control which allows the DS-1000 to be matched directly to power amplifiers or
active speakers.
ANALOGUE INPUT:
Stereo balanced XLR input to connect an external analogue unit such as a phono stage to the DS-1000.
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FRONT & REAR PANEL
STATUS LED ON/OFF
IR RECEIVER DISPLAY
CONTROL KNOB
ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS:
1. XLR Balanced Analogue Audio Out
2. RCA Unbalanced Analogue Audio Out
DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT:
3. SPDIF/Coax Output Plug
4. SPDIF/Coax Input Plug
5. Tos/Link Optical Audio Input
6. USB Computer Input
7. Ethernet/LAN Connection
8. Wi-Fi Antenna Connector
9. USB 1 - 2 for USB FAT32 Flash Memories
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS:
10. TUBE 1006/1012 Output Stage L/R Plugs
11. External Power Supply Plug
POWER CONNECTORS:
12. Master ON/OFF Switch
13. AC Power Plug IEC with fuse
AC
PSU
MASTER
TOS IN
ETHERNET
USB DAC
USB 1
USB 2
RF IN
COAX OUT
MADE IN ITALY
COAX IN
GOLD NOTE
LINE OUTPUT LINE INPUT
BALANCED
DS-1000 Mk II
BALANCED
TUBE
R
R
R
L
L
L
L
R
UNBALANCED
SERIAL NUMBER:SERIAL NUMBER:
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OPERATING THE DS-1000
TURNING DS-1000 ON/OFF
To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the
knob for 3 seconds.
SELECT A FUNCTION
Turn the knob left or right until the desired
function is highlighted in white (see fig. 1)
then press the knob to select it
Single Click = Enter/Play
2 Second Long Click = Back to previous/Stop
5 Second Long Click = Standby
Scan the QRCode to download the iOS or Android DS-1000 Remote Control
App or search for “Gold Note DS-1000 Remote” on Apple App Store or Google Play
Store.
ANDROID QR CODE iOS QR CODE
IMPORTANT
To use Gold Note DS-1000 Remote app, the
phone/tablet must be connected to the same network of
DS-1000
5 SEC. PUSH
SINGLE PUSH
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REMOTE
DELUXE REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)
The GN Deluxe Remote is entirely made of high quality Aluminium, finely machined to achieve a distinctive bold style. The
precision of the cuts, the elegant curves and the top-notch finish give the Deluxe Remote its unique beauty.
STANDBY - ON/OFF
INPUT SELECTION
TRACK NUMBER SELECTION
TRACK REPEAT
SKIP/SEARCH
VOLUME
DISPLAY ON/OFF
SELECT DAC
L
|<< >>|
R
1 2 3
4 5 6
7
RPT 0DISP
8 9
CD
DAC
AMP
VOL
+
IN
-
IN
+
VOL
-
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
PRE
SHIFT
EJECT
SHIFT - SELECT AND
SET FUNCTIONS
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FUNCTIONS
USING DS-1000 AS A DAC
To use DS-1000 as a D/A converter, simply select COAX IN or TOS IN from the main menu. The same function will
be accessed when selecting USB Host IN, turning DS-1000 in a USB Digital to analogue converter.
Once the correct input is selected DS-1000 will display the frequency sample (FS) of the source. Apple devices
will recognize DS-1000 as a DAC automatically. Windows devices require specific drivers, please download them
from our website at www.goldnote.it/ds-1000
PLAYING MUSIC VIA USB
To browse an USB HDD plugged into DS-1000, simply select the USB port in use (1 or 2) and the DS-1000 will
display the content of the memory automatically showing the audio files.
ADDING FAVORITES
It’s possible to mark a file as a “favorite” using the App available on iOS and Android.
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FUNCTIONS
SETTING THE SECURITY KEY FOR WI-FI
When setting DS-1000 to use wireless networks, the unit will restart and ask to scan for available networks or to insert
manually a net ID.
Type the Wi-Fi password using the knob: rotate the knob to select a character; press the knob once to confirm the
selection and move to the next character input; press and keep pressed the knob to delete the last character selected.
Once the password has been typed, confirm it selecting the symbol Enter
PLAYING MUSIC FROM NETWORK
Select “Settings” from the main menu, then “Network” to access the connection setup. Select your type of
connection between “Wired” and “Wireless” and then choose the correct network setup for DS-1000. “Automatic
(DHCP)” is the suggested choice for a home network while setting a static IP address is possibly available . DS-
1000 will then ask you to apply the new settings, confirm pressing the knob. Once the network setup is
completed the unit restarts automatically upon necessary confirmation. DS-1000 is compatible with every UpNP
servers but we suggest to use Universal Media Server or JRiver for the best results.
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FUNCTIONS
SETTING A STATIC IP ADDRESS AND WIRED CONNECTION
In order to correctly set a static IP address on DS-1000 information related to your network setup will be necessary so
please read carefully the Manual of your router. Please make sure you have the following informations:
IP address: the specific IP address of DS-1000 in the network
Subnet Mask: usually 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway Address: the IP Address of your router
1. DNS Selecting Static IP Address:
1 - select Wired
2 - select Static IP Address & alternative: we recommend to use the Google DNS, primary = 8.8.8.8, alternative =
8.8.4.4
3. Enter Subnet Mask
Set the required parameters following
the procedure until the process is
completed.
2. Enter Router IP Address
Set the required parameters following
the procedure until the process is
completed.
4. Enter Default Gateway Address
Set the required parameters following
the procedure until the process is
completed.
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FUNCTIONS
6. Proxy server and save Settings
Set the required parameters following the procedure until the process is completed.
5. Enter DNS primary and alternative
Set the required parameters following the procedure until the process is completed.
Internet Radio
Select “Internet Radio” to browse the available radio stations and listen to your favorite ones.
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FUNCTIONS
NETWORK PLAYER
DS-1000 will display all the UpNP units available via network when “Media Server” is selected.
Choose the desired server to browse directories and audio files.
UPDATING DS-1000 SOFTWARE
To update the software DS-1000 must be connected to the Internet.
Select “Settings” and then “Software Update” to launch the process.
OTHER SETTINGS
From “Settings” you will also be able to set other parameters:
GENERAL:
“Reset Settings” will reset DS-1000 to the initial setup
“Info” will display the current software version installed
and the hardware on the unit.
TIME:
DS-1000 can be set to time zones, daylight savings,
and can display the time.
PLAYBACK:
access this function to set your favorite play mode
(repeat, shuffle and slideshow for image files).
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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 does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Styli 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 national distributor or without being authorised to do so.
In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and the distribution agents operating within your territory 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.
WARRANTY & SERVICE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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 qualified 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.
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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1Read these instructions and store them.
2Heed all warnings.
3Follow the instructions.
4Do not use this apparatus near water.
5Clean only with a dry cloth.
6Do not block the ventilation openings and install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
7Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8Do 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.
9Protect 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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