Sven
top workmanship great sound
Comment from May 17, 2026 — Experience from March 27, 2026
Sven
top workmanship great sound
Comment from May 17, 2026 — Experience from March 27, 2026
Torsten
Outstanding player. Very good and powerful sound.
Comment from March 04, 2026 — Experience from February 20, 2026
René
As described.
Comment from February 03, 2026 — Experience from July 27, 2025
Dominique
This CD player is excellent, with lots of detail and an incredible soundstage. I have a Jolida MK2 CD player that is excellent as well, but I prefer the CD 10.
Comment from January 29, 2026 — Experience from January 18, 2026
Dominique
This player is a great solution for listening to my many CDs collected since the mid‑80s. First of all, it looks good and is well made, in brushed gold aluminum with a quiet mechanism that does its job perfectly and then fades into the background. Next, its shoebox format makes it really easy to integrate and attractive. The deliberate simplicity of the rotary knob and the touch display is a masterclass in ergonomics. And its built‑in converter sounds right with every genre of music I’ve listened to. It can be used as a DAC (+) and the connectivity is comprehensive… In fact, I had my eye on it when it came out and I love it; I hope it will last.
Comment from January 03, 2026 — Experience from December 21, 2025
Roberto
Extremely refined CD player that immediately reveals its precision mechanics. I also chose it for the sonic signature of its AKM DAC chip; once connected to my system, it made 30-year-old CDs sound superb. I also use the DAC as a transport. I was worried about the touchscreen controls, but the touchscreen turned out to be very precise, extremely sensitive, and easy to use. The display is extremely sharp. It also comes with a nice remote control. No issues with shipping. Simply beautiful.
Comment from December 23, 2025 — Experience from December 12, 2025
Lilian
The finish is exemplary, and as for listening it brings out the very best in your CDs without adding anything. The power supply is highly recommended. Having listened with and without it, the difference is noticeable in every respect. Conversely, if the source material is of average quality, it will let you know. As with any good system, do not neglect the interconnect cables, nor a proper break-in period.
There is no such thing as a perfect system; the most important thing is, and always will be, the pleasure of listening and the sensations it gives you.
Comment from December 11, 2025 — Experience from November 14, 2025
Ivan
Buying CDs at flea markets for a few euros, that’s my idea! And I absolutely don’t regret it.
For me, it’s the best compromise between streaming and vinyl.
Very nice build quality of the unit, which is connected to an Audiomat Solfège; now I just need to order the PSU-10 EVO power supply to be a bit more on par with the amp.
Comment from November 28, 2025 — Experience from November 07, 2025
Jean-Jacques
The Gold Note CD-10 quickly becomes endearing, whether as a CD player or in its external DAC functions (the TV and Blu-ray player audio run through the TOS-Link optical input).
After 6 months of use, I can attest that the CD-10 is an excellent audiophile-grade source.
It delivers a natural sound with accurate, beautifully rendered timbres. What’s more, the soundstage is detailed and expansive, unfolding within a lovely, clearly defined stereo image. This Italian design is polished and refined.
Comment from October 05, 2025 — Experience from March 23, 2025
Christophe
Player currently being broken in (about ten hours on the clock so far), connected to an Audia Flight FL3S with Viard Audio XLR HD 20 cables.
The level of detail is stunning. I’m rediscovering Dark Side of the Moon and what a pleasure it is!
The test with Chet Baker is magical, and Leonard Cohen’s voice on Waiting for the Miracle feels like he’s singing right in my living room.
I can’t wait to finish breaking in this player and the XLR cables.
I’ll be getting the PSU-10 EVO as soon as possible to maximize my setup, because it would be a shame to go without an external power supply at this price.
The build quality is flawless, and the tray—this player’s pride—exudes sturdiness.
A very good player.
Comment from July 22, 2025 — Experience from July 10, 2025