DS-1000 EVO & DS-1000 EVO LINE
The pinnacle in digital audio
The DS-1000 EVO is the most advanced streaming DAC we have ever designed, combining advanced technology solutions applied to the digital-to-analogue domain with our unique know-how in delivering compelling sound quality, or, as we call it, the Italian Sound.
The core of the DS-1000 EVO is the Dual-Mono D/A converter design, powered by two AKM AK4493 converters to ensure the highest fidelity is always preserved during the conversion stage, with virtually zero crosstalk. Streaming is as easy as pressing play on Tidal thanks to Tidal Connect, or simply connecting your computer with a USB cable – no audio file will be a problem, supporting MQA, PCM (up to 32bit/384kHz) and DSD (up to DSD512).
Completing the design, the output stage in Class A features audio-grade discrete components selected to deliver our unique Italian sound.
STREAMING IN ULTRA-HIGH RESOLUTION
With the DS-1000 EVO, you can stream through Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, vTuner, and Deezer. With Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect, streaming is even easier directly from within their apps.
To access your collection of digital music, stored locally on a NAS or computer, you can use any UPnP/DLNA software from your smartphone or tablet. Or simply download our app GN Control (free for iOS and Android) to control all the features and functions of the DS-1000 EVO, as well as managing your music and streaming services.
LINE PREAMPLIFIER AND HEADPHONES AMP
The DS-1000 EVO is equipped with a Class A preamp stage to control the volume directly in the analogue domain, which can be bypassed when the DS-1000 EVO is set to DAC mode. It also features a professional 6.3mm headphones output with two sensitivity levels (High/Low), a proprietary technology we developed to get the best out of your headphones.
ROON READY
Being Roon Ready means that Gold Note uses Roon streaming technology, for an incredible user interface, simple setup, rock-solid daily reliability, and the highest levels of audio performance, without compromise.
TIDAL CONNECT
MAIN FEATURES
D/A CONVERTER CHIP 2x AKM AK4493 PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.001% max
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 125dB
DYNAMIC RANGE 120dB
PREAMP STAGE VOLUME CONTROL Enabled/Disabled
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY LAN/WLAN (WiFi) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (10/433Mbps) Bluetooth: High Definition 5.0 (44/16)
HIGH QUALITY STREAMING Roon Ready, Airplay, MQA, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Tidal Connect, vTuner
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS Up to PCM 32bit/384kHz
(Network) DSD256 (DSF, DFF)
AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)
ALAC
WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked
FLAC
MP3
Apple Lossless
OGG
Monkey’s
IMPORTANT: UPnP server must support DSD streaming in order to stream DSD files.
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
DIGITAL INPUTS
1x RCA coaxial PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
1x AES/EBU balanced PCM
asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
2x TOS-Link PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
1x USB-B asynchronous up to DSD512 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz
1x USB-A port DSD256 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives)
ANALOGUE INPUTS
DS-1000 EVO LINE ONLY
1x RCA unbalanced
1x XLR balanced
AUDIO OUTPUTS DAC
1x RCA 2Vrms
1x XLR 2Vrms
AUDIO OUTPUTS PREAMP
1x RCA unbalanced
1x XLR balanced
1x headphone 6,3mm jack on front panel
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
RCA 50Ω
XLR 100Ω
POWER
POWER SUPPLY
100-240V / 50-60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
30W
FUSE
2A T
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
430mm W | 135mm H | 375mm D
WEIGHT
Kg. 10 – netKg. 15 – boxed
FINISHES
Black, Gold or Silver anodised aluminium with a traditional brushed finish
MODELS
DS-1000 EVO
Streaming resolution: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD256
Firmware update OTA (Over The Air)
Wi-Fi Dual Band (10/433Mbps)
Compatible with Tidal Connect
DS-1000 EVO LINE
Streaming resolution: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD256
Analogue input (3.5mm mini-jack)
Firmware update OTA (Over The Air)
Wi-Fi Dual Band (10/433Mbps)
Compatible with Tidal Connect
REMOTE CONTROL
Multifunctional remote control included
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
PSU-1250 or PSU-1000 External Inductive Power Supply
WINDOWS DRIVER
If you are using Windows, please download and install the dedicated driver to use the DS-1000 EVO with your PC
FIRMWARE UPDATES
DS-1000 EVO and DS-1000 EVO LINE
VERSION 2.1.1
Fixed bugs when streaming with Airplay (sample rate, play/stop)
MQA icon is displayed when streaming through Tidal Connect
Improved output management (line out/headphone)
Fixed minor bugs for Chameleon Mode and sample rate notification
VERSION 2.0.8
Improved power supply management
Fixed minor bugs
Download and install the latest firmware version from the SETTINGS menu on your DS-1000 EVO.