Gold Note DS-1000 EVO LINE

Gold Note DS-1000 EVO LINE

The DS-1000 EVO with an integrated Class-A preamplifier for driving a power amp directly

The Gold Note DS-1000 EVO LINE is the logical extension of the DS-1000 EVO with a built-in Class-A preamplifier. All the core functions of the base version remain: the dual-mono D/A converter with PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD512, the extensive digital input range, and the network streamer with Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, vTuner, Roon Ready and AirPlay 2 – now complemented by a full preamp stage built right into the unit.

This means the DS-1000 EVO LINE can be connected directly to a power amplifier or active speakers without a separate preamplifier, handling volume control and source switching itself. Control via the GN Control app, OTA firmware updates and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless pairing all match the DS-1000 EVO, as does the headphone output with two selectable sensitivity levels.

Digital inputs and outputs match the DS-1000 EVO: one coaxial (RCA), two TOSLINK, one AES/EBU, one USB-A and one USB-B digital input, plus RCA and XLR outputs, together with the connection option for an external tube stage and power supply. Only the LINE version adds analogue XLR and RCA inputs.

Within the DS family, the DS-1000 EVO LINE is the most complete solution for anyone who wants to skip a separate preamplifier altogether – while the standard DS-1000 EVO, as a pure D/A converter with line outputs, is meant to integrate into an existing preamp-based chain.

What the press says

hi-fi+

„the Gold Note DS-1000 EVO is a fine example of the Streamer/DAC and preamp breed and a worthy addition to the pantheon of high-performance digital audio.“

Alan Sircom, 12 September 2023. The review explicitly covers the LINE version.

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