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- Page 1 GOLD NOTE DS-10 DS-10 /PLUS HIGH-END DAC - STREAMER - LINE PREAMP - HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER - *WITH ANALOG INPUT (ONLY ON DS-10 PLUS) OWNERʼS MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FRONT PANEL ............................P. 8 REAR PANEL............................P. 9 SELECT FUNCTIONS ..........................P. 10 REMOTE CONTROL..........................P. 11 OVERVIEW DS-10 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 • Owner’s manual... -
Page 5: Introduction And Features
(available on DS-10 PLUS only). HIGH-END DAC AND NETWORK STREAMER The DS-10 is a Roon Ready device with a quick plug&play set-up and multi-room capabilities. Simply connect it to your network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and... - Page 6 EASY TO INSTALL, EASY TO SET UP steel and thick aluminium. The high-quality materials The DS-10 is a plug&play DAC that is easy and quick used guarantee low-frequency resonance, feedback to set up in your system. Once it’s connected to vibrational control and low magnetic inertial field.
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Page 7: Technical Specifications
DSD512 and PCM IMPORTANT: UpnP server must support DSD stream- up to 32bit/384kHz ing in order to stream DSD files. ANALOGUE INPUT (DS-10 PLUS) SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS 3.5mm mini jack All UPnP / DLNA / Roon AUDIO OUTPUTS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT... -
Page 8: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW DS-10 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 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 To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the knob for 3 seconds. GOLD NOTE DS-10 3 SEC. PUSH GOLD NOTE DS-10 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 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 Features
OVERVIEW DS-10 FEATURES FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS DS-10 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
THE CHAMELEON DAC hanks to its 192 different setup options, DS-10 has the ability to completely blend in with different music genres, giving the listener the opportunity to adapt the behaviour of the unit to the music playing, to one’s stereo system and most of all to the listener’s taste. - Page 14 PRESET 1-2-3 The changes made to the PRESETs remain stored even if the DS-10 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...
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Page 15: Control App
Scan the QR Code to download the iOS or Android 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. ANDROID QR iOS QR CODE CODE CONTROL PANEL... - Page 16 CONTROL APP DEVICE SETUP DS-10 GOLD NOTE DS-10 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 FIRMWARE UPDATE...
- Page 17 CONTROL APP CONTROL PANEL DS-10 DS-10 LINE OUT/PHONES PRE/DAC NETWORK, BLUETOOTH, VALUE AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT COAX, AES/EBU, TOS 1, TOS 2, USB DAC, ANALOG* (ONLY ON SETUP, PRESET 1, DS-10 PLUS) 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 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 is connected to the same network the mobile device is using. If the App doesn't show the DS-10 it is most likely due to the fact the mobile device is connected to a different network than the DS-10.
- 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.
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Page 21: Network Setup
The easiest way to connect DS-10 to your network via Wi-Fi is to use the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function available on DS-10 and your router: 1- press and hold for about 10 seconds the Wi-Fi Reset button on the rear panel of DS-10 and release it when the blue led start flashing fast... - 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 and release it and PSU IN wait when the blue led start flashing slow DS-10 will create its own wireless network.
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Page 23: Connecting Other Sources
CONNECTING OTHER SOURCES CONNECTING SOURCES VIA DIGITAL INPUT PSU IN You can connect digital sources to DS-10 using the digital inputs located on the rear panel. UNBALANCED BALANCED AC IN 100 - 240 V LINE-IN SERIAL NUMBER GN LINK WI-FI... -
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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