Gold Note HP-10 - Headphone Amplifier

23,990 SEK

Gold Note HP-10 Headphone Amplifier – A New Standard in Sound Quality Gold Note, known for its passion for premium sound, proudly introduces the HP-10 – an advanced headphone amplifier that takes the listening experience to new heights. With a balanced Dual-Mono Class-A design, the HP-10 preserves the purity of sound and delivers exceptional detail, designed for the most discerning music lovers. The HP-10 is constructed with a meticulously designed analog signal chain based on exclusive discrete components. This ensures undistorted signal reproduction and allows for real-time fine-tuning. Whether used with high-performance headphones or as part of an advanced audio system, the HP-10 offers impressive flexibility and performance in its price range. It is equipped with four headphone outputs, both unbalanced (3.5 mm, 6.3 mm) and balanced (4.4 mm, 4-pin XLR), ensuring wide compatibility. In addition, the HP-10 has both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs for easy integration into various audio systems. The HP-10 features a user-friendly touch screen, a rotary control knob and a remote control for smooth operation. Its Studio Mode offers advanced features, all fully implemented in the analog domain: * Crossfeed – Creates a more natural and three-dimensional sound image. * Harman Curve – Optimizes EQ settings for a more balanced reproduction. * Superflat – Provides a neutral and linear frequency response. * Damping Factor Adjustment (DF) – Adapts the amplifier’s response to the impedance of the headphones. The user can also fine-tune the sound image by adjusting the balance between the right and left channels, choosing between stereo and mono, or switching channels as needed. The HP-10 is available in several versions to suit different listening preferences: * HP-10 Standard – With analog inputs and outputs. * HP-10 BT – Complete with Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX for high-quality wireless audio transmission. * HP-10 Deluxe – Equipped with an advanced DAC and USB-C input to function as a standalone digital device. Thanks to these options, the HP-10 is compatible with both classic and modern audio sources, such as computers, mobile phones and tablets. The HP-10 is designed to easily adapt to existing sound systems. The **Bypass function** makes it possible to switch between the HP-10 and a preamplifier for speaker playback without disturbing the system configuration. Additionally, "Trigger IN/OUT" makes it possible to synchronize power control with other connected components.

Gold Note HP-10 The new generation headphone amplifier

The HP-10 is our brand new high-end headphone amplifier designed for discerning audiophiles, featuring a Dual-Mono Class-A balanced design that preserves signal purity and delivers exceptional audio quality. It supports any type of headphones thanks to its 4 headphone outputs, the extensive features and powerful output. The audio path is designed entirely in the analogue domain and through high-quality discrete components. All settings applied in real-time in the analog domain. Combining top-notch audio quality, versatile connectivity, and unique features, the HP-10 is an outstanding amplifier at an unbeatable price. The HP-10 features a touchscreen display with an intuitive interface that allows for quick adjustments and a super easy user experience. Ideal for all high-end systems, the HP-10 offers incredible options such as 4 Crossfeed modes for a natural 3D soundstage, Harman curve equalisation, variable gain and damping factor, along with a 0/180° phase switch. The unit is available in three different models – with the additional digital inputs such as the Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX (HP-10 BT) and a premium DAC with USB-C input (HP-10 Deluxe) to become a fully standalone unit. REMOTE, TOUCHSCREEN AND ROTARY KNOB The HP-10 can controlled with the included remote control, the touchscreen display and the rotary knob to offer the best possible experience. With the remote control you can adjust every setting while listening to your headphones comfortably seated in your favourite spot. The HP-10 features a trigger IN/OUT connection to let you switch on the rest of your system in synch with the headphone amplifier. BYPASS In a system made up of several elements including a preamp, the bypass function of the HP-10 allows you to leave the wiring of the system unchanged and use either the HP-10 or the preamp for loudspeakers listening. The bypass function is automatically activated by selecting one of the 4 headphone outputs (not the REAR output) on the HP-10 and then putting the unit into standby mode (red led) by pressing and holding down the SKC or display for 3 seconds or pressing the power button on the remote control. Please note: for the bypass to work correctly, it is necessary that the source and the preamp connected to the HP-10 use the same type of wiring (RCA/XLR). EXPLORING THE FEATURES The HP-10 comes with an incredible wealth of features to let you customise your listening experience completely, opening a new era for the headphone lovers. Studio Studio is our innovative set of features that pushes your headphones to the next level, fully implemented in the analogue domain to provide the best audio quality. * Crossfeed mixes L/R channels to recreate a sound stage, as if listening to loudspeakers. * Harman Curve optimises the EQ for listening with headphones. * Superflat linearises the response for the highs. * DF adjusts the Damping factor perfectly matching your headphones. Balance Balance allows you to control the volume of the L/R channels to ensure a personalised listening experience according to your auditory needs. This is a crucial feature since the headphones’ drivers are hard to match perfectly. Inputs All models feature balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs. The HP-10 BT features also Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX. The HP-10 DELUXE additionally offers a USB-C digital input on top of the Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX. The digital inputs available on the BT and DELUXE models allow you to stream your music directly from a smartphone, tablet or computer. Outputs A vast range of outputs allows you to use the HP-10 with your favourite headphones – unbalanced (3.5 mm, 6.3 mm) and balanced (4.4 mm, 4-pin XLR) connectors are available on the front panel. You can also select the line outputs to send audio to the RCA/XLR outputs and use the HP-10 as your line preamp, while also applying all the Studio settings. Mode To give you maximum flexibility, you can play stereo or mono audio. You can also swap the L/R channels when in stereo. In mono, you can choose to listen to sum of the channels (L+R), or just one of the channels (L or R).