Gold Note DS-10 PLUS Owner's Manual

Gold Note DS-10 PLUS Owner's Manual

High-end dac - streamer - line preamp - headphone amplifier - with analog input
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GOLD NOTE
DS-10
PLUS
DS-10 PLUS
HIGH-END DAC - STREAMER - LINE PREAMP - HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER -
WITH ANALOG INPUT
OWNERʼS MANUAL

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Bof
April 27, 2025

Connecting a pre amp to the ds 10 plus

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Mr. Anderson
May 15, 2025

To connect a preamp to the Gold Note DS-10 PLUS, use the 3.5mm analogue LINE IN input located on the back of the unit. This input allows you to connect an external analogue source, such as a phono preamp.

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Summary of Contents for Gold Note DS-10 PLUS

  • Page 1 GOLD NOTE DS-10 PLUS DS-10 PLUS HIGH-END DAC - STREAMER - LINE PREAMP - HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER - WITH ANALOG INPUT OWNERʼS MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FRONT PANEL ............................P. 8 REAR PANEL............................P. 9 SELECT FUNCTIONS ..........................P. 10 REMOTE CONTROL..........................P. 11 OVERVIEW DS-10 PLUS FEATURES ......................P. 12 SELECTABLE PARAMETERS........................ P. 14 CONTROL APP............................P. 20 NETWORK SETUP........................... P. 22 CONNECTING OTHER SOURCES.....
  • Page 4: Package Content

    PACKAGE CONTENT DS-10 PLUS 1 AC cable 1 Ethernet cable 1 Wi-Fi antenna Remote control + battery User manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction And Features

    DIGITAL AUDIO DAC AND FULL FUNCTION STREAMER The DS-10 PLUS is a Roon Ready device, fully multi- room system compatible with a quick plug&play installation. You simply need to connect it to your network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and then to the power amplifier or active speakers to be ready to start exploring the limitless possibilities of online music.
  • Page 6 Knob Control) on the front panel, the handset re- making the DS-10 PLUS the most versatile unit on mote control and the Gold Note App the unit be- the market. comes an extremely user-friendly source you can For the first time ever, the sound behavior can be always easily control from any listening position.
  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAIN FEATURES NETWORK CONNECTIVITY D/A Converter AKM AK4493 PCM up to 32bit/ LAN/WLAN (WiFi): 802.11b/g via RJ45 10/100Mbps 768kHz and DSD512 native socket Streamer Network Player PCM and DSD Bluetooth: High Definition 5.0 Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB THD – Total Harmonzic Distortion: 0.001% max HIGH QUALITY STREAMING Signal to Noise ratio: -125dB Airplay, Deezer, MQA, Qobuz, Roon, Spotify, Tidal,...
  • Page 8: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW DS-10 PLUS is an innovative D/A Converter, Streamer with a High-End headphone amplifier and Bluetooth 5.0. Everything has been designed to provide the best experience and thanks to the exclusive SKC (Single Knob Control) the unit becomes a friendly plug-and-play source that can be fully controlled even without the remote.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL REAR PANEL OVERVIEW DS-10 PLUS features a wide selection of connections to offer the best versatility and become the core of a real High-End system that will deliver audio in true audiophile quality. PSU IN UNBALANCED BALANCED AC IN 100 - 240 V...
  • Page 10: Select Functions

    SELECT FUNCTIONS TURNING ON/OFF DS-10 PLUS To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the knob for 3 seconds. GOLD NOTE DS-10 PLUS 3 SEC. PUSH GOLD NOTE DS-10 PLUS SINGLE PUSH HOW TO SELECT THE FUNCTIONS 1. press the knob once to activate the SELECTION FRAME 2.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE CONTROL DS-10 PLUS is supplied with a Gold Note remote control to help you conveniently operate the DAC without even touching the knob located on the frontal panel. With the remote control you can fully access every function just like you would when using the knob.
  • Page 12: Overview Ds-10 Plus Features

    OVERVIEW DS-10 PLUS FEATURES FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS DS-10 PLUS was developed using proprietary technologies and features designed to offer the best audiophile sound quality but also to achieve ease of use and versatility in order to always deliver a great performance with a large variety of loudspeakers.
  • Page 13: Selectable Parameters

    Other than the DACs on the market, equipped with only one sonic profile, DS-10 PLUS allows modifying and storing these parameters in real time through 3 presets.
  • Page 14 PRESET 1-2-3 The changes made to the PRESETs remain stored even if the DS-10 PLUS is turned OFF. To use a PRESET previously modified simply select it on the display and push the knob or the ENTER key on the remote...
  • Page 15: Control App

    Control App or search “GN Control” on App Store or “Mconnect” on Google PlayStore. IMPORTANT To use Gold Note App, the phone/tablet must be connected to the same network of DS-10 PLUS. ANDROID QR iOS QR CODE CODE CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 16 CONTROL APP DEVICE SETUP DS-10 PLUS GOLD NOTE DS-10 PLUS WIFI NETWORK SELECTION Connect the device to a different Wi-Fi network DEVICE NAME CHANGE Rename the device on the network LAN STATIC IP ADDRESS SETUP WIFI STATIC IP ADDRESS SETUP...
  • Page 17 CONTROL APP CONTROL PANEL DS-10 PLUS DS-10 PLUS LINE OUT/PHONES PRE/DAC VALUE AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT NETWORK, BLUETOOTH COAX, AES/EBU, TOS 1, TOS 2, SETUP, PRESET 1, USB DAC, ANALOG PRESET 2, PRESET 3, HIGH/LOW POWER ON/POWER OFF GAPLESS ON/OFF...
  • Page 18 CONTROL APP CLOUD SETUP n CLOUD SETUP you will be able to turn ON/OFF all the streaming services available on DS-10 PLUS as: DEEZER, QOBUZ, SPOTIFY, TIDAL, vTUNER. You will also be able to turn ON/OFF the cloud storage services as: DROPBOX and ONEDRIVE.
  • Page 19 Please be sure that the DS-10 PLUS is connected to the same network the mobile device is using. If the App doesn't show the DS-10 PLUS it is most likely due to the fact the mobile device is connected to a different network than the DS-10 PLUS.
  • Page 20 CONTROL APP CLOUD SETUP FAVORITES Use this button to add folders and tracks to your Favorites list. The folder/tracks will be then listed in the Favorites tab. You can find the Favorites tab in the bottom menu. MY PLAYLISTS New playlists can be created using this button when you are in the My Playlist screen.
  • Page 21: Network Setup

    RESET WI-FI CONNECTION VIA WPS The easiest way to connect DS-10 PLUS to your network via Wi-Fi is to use the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function available on DS-10 PLUS and your router: 1- press and hold for about 10 seconds the Wi-Fi Reset button on the rear panel of DS-10 PLUS and...
  • Page 22 WPS function or you can't access it, use the Wi-Fi Access Point Mode: 1 - Press and hold for 5 seconds the WPS Wi-Fi Reset button on the rear panel of DS-10 PLUS and release PSU IN it and wait when the blue led start flashing slow DS-10 PLUS will create its own wireless network.
  • Page 23: Connecting Other Sources

    CONNECTING OTHER SOURCES CONNECTING SOURCES VIA DIGITAL INPUT PSU IN You can connect digital sources to DS-10 PLUS using the digital inputs located on the rear panel. UNBALANCED BALANCED AC IN 100 - 240 V LINE-IN SERIAL NUMBER GN LINK...
  • Page 24: Warranty And Service

    WARRANTY AND SERVICE 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.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    WLAN. Don't forget to put in the password to complete the connection if required by your network setup. If you have any questions contact us at: service@goldnote.it For spare parts visit the official Gold Note store at: www.akamaiaudio.it...
  • Page 26: Important Safety Information

    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. This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
  • Page 27 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Follow the instructions and store them 10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Heed all warnings 11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. 3. Do not use this apparatus near water Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam- 4.
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  • Page 32 Gold Note Audio Gold Note Akamai S.r.l. service@goldnote.it www.goldnote.it...

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