Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe – Integrated Amplifier with Streamer & Phono Stage
One elegant component, a complete high-end system. The Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe is a super integrated amplifier that unites a powerful Class AB amplifier, upgraded BurrBrown DAC, hi-res network streamer and fully adjustable MM/MC phono stage in a single Italian-crafted chassis. It is designed for audiophiles who want true high-fidelity performance with minimal boxes and maximum musical pleasure.
- 125W per channel (8Ω) Class A/B high-current MOSFET amplifier
- Upgraded BurrBrown PCM1792A DAC for refined digital performance
- Built-in MM/MC phono stage derived from the award-winning PH-10
- Network streaming with support for major hi-res music services
Product Overview
The Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe is conceived as a true “all-in-one” audiophile hub. Behind its thick aluminium front panel sits a high-current Class AB power amplifier, an advanced DAC section and a complete network streaming platform, all powered by a robust linear power supply.
The Deluxe version distinguishes itself with an upgraded BurrBrown PCM1792A DAC and a high-quality MM/MC phono stage derived from Gold Note’s acclaimed PH-10 design, turning the IS-1000 into a complete solution for both digital and vinyl sources.
Listening Experience
The IS-1000 Deluxe offers a rich, dynamic and highly resolving presentation. The amplifier section provides excellent grip and authority, delivering deep, controlled bass and a wide, effortless sense of scale. Midrange textures are articulate and natural, making voices and acoustic instruments sound vivid and lifelike.
The upgraded DAC brings clarity and finesse to digital sources, revealing micro-detail and spatial information without sounding clinical. High frequencies are airy and refined, while imaging is precise, with a stable, three-dimensional soundstage that draws you into the performance whether you are streaming, spinning discs or playing vinyl.
Recommended Room Size
With 125W per channel into 8Ω and high current delivery, the IS-1000 Deluxe is ideal for small, medium and larger listening rooms. It comfortably drives quality bookshelf speakers as well as more demanding floorstanding designs, making it suitable for both refined living spaces and dedicated listening rooms.
Streaming, DAC & Connectivity
The IS-1000 Deluxe integrates seamlessly into modern streaming-focused systems. Its network platform supports hi-res streaming over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, with compatibility for popular services and multi-room ecosystems. Multiple digital inputs allow external sources to benefit from the internal DAC:
- 3 × optical (Toslink)
- 1 × coaxial (RCA)
- 1 × USB input for digital audio
- LAN and Wi-Fi for network streaming
This flexibility lets you consolidate CD transports, TV/AV sources, streamers and music servers into one coherent, high-performance signal path.
Phono Stage & Vinyl Playback
A key strength of the IS-1000 Deluxe is its built-in MM/MC phono stage, developed from the multi-award-winning PH-10. Adjustable for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, it offers excellent gain structure, low noise and carefully tuned loading options, allowing you to optimise cartridge performance without an external phono preamp.
The result is vinyl playback with excellent dynamics, low background noise, deep soundstage and natural tonal balance—fully worthy of serious turntable and cartridge combinations.
Speaker Pairing
Thanks to its high-current MOSFET power stage and damping factor above 100, the IS-1000 Deluxe pairs superbly with a wide range of loudspeakers:
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Bookshelf speakers – benefit from strong control, refined detail and excellent imaging.
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Floorstanding speakers – take advantage of the amplifier’s grip and headroom in larger rooms.
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High-resolution designs – reveal the full capability of the upgraded DAC and phono stage.
Its neutral-to-slightly-warm voicing makes matching straightforward, letting you tune the final character through speaker and room choices rather than chasing component changes.
Ideal Applications
- High-end stereo systems built around streaming and vinyl
- Minimalist systems replacing separate amp, DAC, streamer and phono stage
- Design-conscious living rooms needing a compact but powerful hub
- Serious audiophiles seeking a long-term, upgrade-friendly integrated solution
Technical Specifications
- Type: All-in-one integrated amplifier with DAC, streamer and MM/MC phono stage
- Amplifier: Class A/B high-current MOSFET, approx. 125 W per channel @ 8Ω
- THD: ~0.005% @ 5 W; ~0.1% from 0.1 to 50 W (20 Hz–20 kHz)
- Damping factor: > 100
- S/N ratio: > 100 dB (line & digital), > 80 dB (phono MM)
- DAC: BurrBrown PCM1792A (Deluxe version)
- Digital inputs: 3 × optical (Toslink), 1 × coaxial (RCA), 1 × USB, LAN & Wi-Fi
- Analog inputs: 1 × balanced XLR, 2 × RCA (one configurable as MM/MC phono)
- Streaming: Hi-res network streaming with support for major services and UPnP/DLNA
- Outputs: Speaker terminals, line outputs (fixed and variable), sub/amp connectivity
- Power supply: 100–120 V or 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: 30–400 W max, < 0.5 W standby
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 135 × 375 mm
- Weight: 18 kg (net)
- Finish: Brushed aluminium in black, silver or gold
Why Choose the Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe?
The Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe is ideal for music lovers who want the performance of separate high-end components in a single, beautifully built unit. With its powerful amplifier, upgraded DAC, flexible streaming, serious MM/MC phono stage and rich, engaging sound, it offers a remarkably complete and elegant path to true high-end listening with far less system complexity.
