Gold Note IS-1000
Integrated amplifier with extensive streaming features
With the knowledge and the experience developed in over 20 years of research, Gold Note offers an all-in-one solution powered by the most advanced technologies and components to achieve true audiophile quality sound. The IS-1000 merges a powerful class AB Integrated Amplifier, a MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, a High-End DAC, and a high-resolution Streamer in one single unique source.
The class AB amplifier with 125W @ 8Ω per channel guarantees pure sound, vivid dynamics, and the finest detail. It also offers a wide range of digital and analogue inputs to assure total control and freedom to upgrade, expand or connect more devices to the IS-1000. You don’t need anything else to experience the real pleasure of high-definition audio at home. Nothing more than the IS-1000 and your speakers. It’s really that simple.
The IS-1000 is a device with a plug&play installation, fully compatible with multi-room systems. You can stream through Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner, and Deezer, controlling the IS-1000 with our easy-to-use GN Control App on your smartphone or tablet (available for iOS and Android for free). Browse your collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or USB flash drive and enjoy your favorite music tracks. If you love vinyl records, connect your turntable directly into the IS-1000 to use the integrated Phono Preamp.
Roon Ready network devices have Roon’s streaming technology built in, and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming.
| Measurements | 43 x 13,5 x 37,5 cm |
| Weight (net) | 18 kg |
| Digital input(s) | Yes |
| Input, optical (TosLink) | 3 |
| Input, coaxial (S/Pdif) | 1 |
| Input, USB | 1 |
| Input, network (RJ45) | Yes |
| Input, Stereo RCA | 2 |
| Input, Stereo XLR | 1 |
| Input, Phono pre-amp | Yes, MM and MC compatible |
| Output, Stereo RCA | 1 |
| Output, Headphone | No |
| Pre-out (stereo) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wired network | Yes |
| Network features | AirPlay, DLNA, Roon Ready |
| Supported streaming services | Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Tidal |
| App Control | Yes, iOS & Android |
| Audio decoding | AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, DSD64 / 2.8 MHz, MP3, MQA decoder |
| Supported sample rates, kHz | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Supported bit depth | 16 bit, 24 bit |
| Audio chipset | BurrBrown PCM1796 |
| Tuner | Internet radio |
| Tone control | Yes |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Power at 8Ω (per channel) | 125 watts |
| A/B Speaker | No |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Amplifier type | Class A/B |
| In the box | Remote control, Power cable, Users guide |
| Power consumption when standby | <0,5 watt |
| Power consumption | 400 watts max. |