Gold Note - CD-10

Gold Note CD-10 – High-End Compact Disc Player with Premier Italian Engineering

Authentic High-Resolution CD Playback, Crafted in Italy

• Premium CD player designed for true audiophile performance
• Burr-Brown PCM1796 DAC for natural, detailed and dynamic sound
• Precision CD transport engineered for ultra-low vibration and error-free reading
• Pure analog and digital outputs for maximum system flexibility
• Elegant Italian design with a thick aluminum chassis

The Gold Note CD-10 is a high-performance compact disc player crafted for listeners who demand true musical refinement from their digital library. Built entirely in Italy with the brand’s renowned attention to detail, the CD-10 combines a precision CD transport mechanism and a audiophile-grade Burr-Brown DAC to deliver expressive, analog-like sound with remarkable transparency.

Whether used as a dedicated CD player, an external DAC or a transport feeding a higher-end digital system, the CD-10 offers exceptional versatility and the unmistakable warmth and musicality that define Gold Note’s design philosophy.

🎵 Burr-Brown PCM1796 DAC – Smooth, Musical Digital Conversion

At the heart of the CD-10 is the PCM1796 DAC, known for its natural timbre, wide soundstage and low noise floor. This ensures:

• Rich midrange with lifelike vocal presence
• Deep, controlled bass with exceptional articulation
• Delicate high-frequency detail without harshness
• Highly musical and fatigue-free listening

The result is a CD player that faithfully reveals every nuance in your recordings.

⚙️ Precision CD Transport for Absolute Stability

The CD-10 uses a low-resonance transport mechanism with optimized servo control, ensuring:

• Low jitter
• Accurate data retrieval
• Reduced mechanical vibration
• Consistent performance with all discs, even older or slightly worn CDs

Gold Note’s engineering ensures you hear the music as it was intended — pure, stable and highly dynamic.

🎧 Flexible Output Options for Any System

The CD-10 integrates seamlessly into both classic and modern hi-fi systems, offering:

• Analog outputs (RCA) using the internal DAC
• Digital outputs (Coaxial & Optical) for connection to external DACs
• High-precision clocking for minimal jitter

Whether used as a main digital source or as part of a larger reference system, the CD-10 adapts effortlessly.

🏡 Room Size & System Pairing

• Room size: Any (optimized for high-fidelity systems)
• Ideal pairings: Gold Note IS-10, IS-1000, PA-10, or high-quality integrated amplifiers
• Speaker matches: Wharfedale Linton, EVO 4, Sonus Faber, Klipsch Heritage, and other musical, revealing speakers

📐 Technical Specifications – Gold Note CD-10

• Type: High-end compact disc player
• Digital-to-Analog Converter: Burr-Brown PCM1796
• Supported Media: Audio CD (Red Book Standard)
• Analog Outputs: RCA stereo
• Digital Outputs: Coaxial (S/PDIF), Optical (Toslink)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 110 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.005%
• Power Consumption: < 20 W
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 80 × 260 mm
• Weight: approx. 4.0 kg
• Finish: Black, Silver or Gold anodized aluminum

The Gold Note CD-10 is a beautifully executed, high-fidelity CD player that delivers refined musicality, precision engineering and timeless Italian craftsmanship. An exceptional choice for any listener who values the emotional impact of physical media and demands the highest level of sound reproduction.