Gold Note PSU-10 EVO User manual

OWNERʼS MANUAL
PSU-10 EVO
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY FOR DS-10 AND DS-10 PLUS

PACKAGE CONTENT...................................................................................................................................
DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................................................
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................
FRONT AND REAR PANEL..........................................................................................................................
QUICK START...........................................................................................................................................
WARRANTY AND SERVICE.........................................................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................................................................................
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• PSU-10 EVO External Power Supply
• 1 AC Cable
• 1 PSU External cable
• Owner’s Manual
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PACKAGE CONTENT

Thank you for purchasing a Gold Note product, you are now supporting Italian innovation and craftsmanship - welcome into
the Gold Note world.
The PSU-10 EVO is an inductive power supply designed and developed with high-quality audio components to enhance the
performance of the DS-10 and the DS-10 PLUS.
The PSU-10 EVO comes in compact dimensions but delivers a great amount of power to bring you to a new level of musical
pleasure and leverages unique features, including:
- the Dual Choke Hybrid technology inductive filter
- a 4-transformer design with three transformers dedicated to the power supply
- the ultra-low-noise linear voltage regulators
PSU-10 EVO guarantees clean energy to optimally power your DS-10, creating the ideal environment for the DS-10 to perform
at the best.
Adding the PSU-10 EVO to your system will increase the level of detail and realism of your music, achieving greater dynamics,
a finer resolution and more controlled power.
Enjoy your new PSU-10 EVO,
Gold Note
PLEASE NOTE
T
he PSU-10 EVO is not compatible with the PH-10 Phono Stage.
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DESCRIPTION

MAIN FEATURES
Four rail audio grade power supply
Four ultra low noise voltage regulator
+12V, +5V for digital
+/- 15V for analog with inductive noise remover
Maximum variation of output voltage: 0,05%
Line noise rejection >80dB
Common mode noise rejection >80dB
Full power response time <2,5µsec
POWER
100V - 120V / 220V - 240V with automatic selection, 50/60Hz
Nominal power: 70W
Dynamic power: >100W
Stand by power: <1W
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions: 200mm W 80mm H 260mm D
Weight: 4 Kg net. - 5 Kg boxed
FINISHES
Brushed Aluminium available in Black, Gold or Silver
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
PLEASE NOTE
The LED is always ON when the PSU-10 EVO is in Standby (the Master Switch is ON).
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL
STATUS LED
MASTER
PSU OUT
AC
AC PLUG MASTER SWITCH
GOLD NOTE
PSU-10
EVO
MADE IN ITALY
PSU OUT
GND
GND GROUND CONNECTOR

INSTALLING THE PSU-10 EVO IS SIMPLE AND TAKES ONLY A FEW QUICK STEPS
1. Disconnect the DS-10 removing the AC power cord
2. Connect the PSU-10 EVO to the AC power outlet using the supplied power cord
3. Connect the PSU-10 EVO to the DS-10 using the supplied cable (see the image below)
4. Turn on the MASTER SWITCH on the rear panel of the PSU-10 EVO and then switch ON the DS-10 with the SKC
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QUICK START
MASTER
PSU OUT
AC
R L
R L
AES/EBU COAXUSB HOST USB DAC
GN LINK
AC IN 100 - 240 V
PSU IN
TOS 1 TOS 2
WI-FI
ANTENNA
LINE-IN
WPS
WI-FI
RESET
WI-FI
LED
ETHERNET
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
SERIAL NUMBER
DS-10 PSU-10 EVO
GND

PSU-10 EVO is designed to work in "slave mode" with DS-10 so you only need to turn the MASTER SWITCH ON and the PSU-10
EVO will be controlled by DS-10.
Every time DS-10 goes into STANDBY (the unit is OFF with the LED ON) the PSU-10 EVO will do the same and you don't need
to turn the MASTER SWITCH OFF.
If you need to turn OFF the MASTER SWITCH of the PSU-10 EVO:
1. turn OFF the MASTER SWITCH on DS-10
2. turn OFF the MASTER SWITCH on PSU-10 EVO
HOW TO POSITION PSU-10 E DS-10
To achieve the best performance DON'T place the PSU-10 EVO on TOP of the DS-10 but on its LEFT SIDE.
Avoid placing the PSU-10 EVO too close to the DS-10 if possible.
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QUICK START
PSU-10 A SINISTRA
DS-10 ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDEPSU-10 EVO ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE
GOLD NOTE
PSU-10
EVO
GOLD NOTE
DS-10
GOLD NOTE
PSU-10
EVO

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.
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

To validate the warranty please register the unit on the dedicated page on our website www.goldnote.it/warranty
To find more information and details on our policies regarding service please visit www.goldnote.it/service
PLEASE NOTE
To send in products for service, you must use the original packaging and avoid packing accessories unless otherwise
specified.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTIONCAUSEPROBLEM
The LED on the front
panel is OFF
The DS-10 LED does not
light up when powered by
the PSU-10 EVO
The DS-10 is noisy
the POWER CORD is
damaged or not plugged in
the PSU CONNECTION CABLE
not plugged in
the PSU-10 EVO is not
correctly placed
the MASTER SWITCH is OFF
ensure that the POWER CORD is not damaged and connect it
properly to the power outlet and the AC plug on PSU-10 EVO
ensure that the PSU CONNECTION CABLE is not damaged and
connect it properly to the PSU OUT port on the PSU-10 EVO
and to the PSU port on the DS-10
ensure that the PSU-10 EVO is placed on the LEFT HAND
SIDE of the DS-10 (possibly with some distance)
turn ON the MASTER SWITCH on the rear panel of PSU-10
EVO

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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NOTES

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