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Gold Note PH-5 Phono Preamplifier

The Gold Note PH-5 is a phono preamp designed to deliver superior sound quality and versatility. Made in Italy, this product combines elegant design with cutting-edge technology to meet the expectations of the most demanding music lovers.

Compatibility and Settings

The PH-5 is compatible with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, offering great versatility. It features a stereo RCA input and allows for precise adjustment of input sensitivity (from 0.1 mV to 10 mV) and impedance (9 options from 10 Ω to 47 kΩ). The gain can be set to 40 dB for MM cartridges and 60 dB for MC cartridges, with additional fine-tuning options.

Equalization Curves

One of the remarkable features of the PH-5 is its ability to select the most appropriate equalization curve for each vinyl record. RIAA, Decca London, and American Columbia curves are available, each with an “Enhanced” option to extend the frequency response up to 50 kHz, improving soundstage, dynamics, and resolution.

Audio Performance

The PH-5 delivers exceptional audio performance, with total harmonic distortion below 0.05% at 1 kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 89 dB. Its frequency response is remarkably flat within the audible range and beyond, ensuring faithful reproduction of the musical spectrum. A 10 Hz infrasonic filter with a 36 dB/octave slope effectively eliminates rumble without affecting audible bass.

Design and Interface

One of the distinctive aspects of the PH-5 is its innovative touch interface. Through this color screen, the user can easily access all options and settings in real-time while listening. The compact and robust housing contains completely redesigned electronics to optimize the signal path and minimize interference.

Dedicated External Power Supply

To maximize the performance of the PH-5, Gold Note has developed a dedicated super inductive external power supply (PSU-5) that allows the phono stage to reach its full potential, achieving an even higher degree of musical realism, better dynamics, and three-dimensional sound.

Benefits of the Gold Note PH-5

• Intuitive and responsive touch interface
• Compatible with MM and MC cartridges
• Precise impedance, sensitivity, and gain adjustments
• Selection of equalization curves with “Enhanced” option
• Exceptional audio performance
• Low distortion and excellent signal-to-noise ratio
• Extended frequency response
• Effective infrasonic filter
• Dedicated external power supply available (PSU-5)

Technical Specifications

User Interface

• Front touchscreen
• 6 equalization curves and adjustable load/gain

Audio Performance

• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 50 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 0.05% at 1 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 89 dB
• Dynamic range: 105 dB

Input Parameters

• Input impedance: 10 Ω, 22 Ω, 47 Ω, 100 Ω, 220 Ω, 470 Ω, 1,000 Ω, 22 kΩ, 47 kΩ
• Input capacitance: 220 pF
• Gain adjustment:
  • Moving Magnet (MM): 40 dB
  • Moving Coil (MC): 60 dB
  • Options: 0 dB, +3 dB, ± 6 dB

Connectivity

• 1 phono input (moving magnet/moving coil)
• 1 unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR output
• 1 power input

Physical Characteristics

• Aluminum chassis
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 80 × 260 mm
• Weight: 1.2 kg

Power Supply

• Voltage: 100-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: 10 W
• Standby power consumption: < 0.5 W
• Fuse: 0.5 A fast-blow