The Gold Note HP‑10 is a brand‑new high‑end headphone amplifier for 2025, engineered for discerning audiophiles. Its Dual‑Mono Class‑A balanced architecture ensures absolute signal purity and exceptional sonic performance. With four headphone outputs, extensive configuration options, and powerful drive capability, it supports virtually any pair of headphones with ease.

The Gold Note HP‑10’s entire audio path operates exclusively in the analogue domain, using high‑quality discrete components. All real‑time adjustments are processed in analogue as well, preserving the integrity of the original signal. Combining outstanding audio performance, versatile connectivity, and a suite of unique features, the HP‑10 delivers remarkable value for money.

A touchscreen display with an intuitive interface provides quick access to all settings, making operation effortless. Designed for integration into any high‑end system, the HP‑10 offers advanced functions such as four Crossfeed modes for a natural 3D soundstage, Harman curve equalisation, variable gain and damping factor, and a 0/180° phase switch.

The HP‑10 is available in three versions:

• the standard analogue model,
• the HP‑10 BT with Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX,
• and the HP‑10 Deluxe, which adds a premium USB‑C DAC for full standalone operation.

Control options include the touchscreen, a rotary knob, and the supplied remote control, allowing you to adjust every parameter while listening comfortably. A trigger IN/OUT connection enables synchronised power‑on with the rest of your system.

For systems incorporating a separate preamp, the HP‑10’s bypass function allows seamless switching between headphone and loudspeaker listening without altering your system’s wiring. Bypass activates automatically when one of the four front headphone outputs is selected (excluding the rear output) and the unit is placed in standby mode. Note that the source and preamp must use the same connection type (RCA or XLR) for bypass to operate correctly.

The Gold Note HP‑10 introduces Studio, an innovative suite of analogue‑domain features designed to elevate your headphone experience:

• Crossfeed — blends L/R channels to recreate a natural loudspeaker‑like soundstage.
• Harman Curve — optimises EQ for headphone listening.
• Superflat — linearises high‑frequency response.
• Damping Factor Control — fine‑tunes amplifier/headphone matching.

A Balance control allows precise L/R level adjustment, compensating for natural driver tolerances and personal auditory differences.

All models include balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs. The BT and Deluxe versions add Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX, while the Deluxe also includes USB‑C for high‑quality digital playback from smartphones, tablets, or computers.

A wide selection of headphone outputs ensures compatibility with any setup: 3.5 mm, 6.3 mm, 4.4 mm balanced, and 4‑pin XLR. The HP‑10 can also operate as a line preamplifier, sending audio to its RCA/XLR outputs while applying all Studio processing.

For maximum flexibility, the HP‑10 supports stereo or mono playback, channel swapping, and selectable mono modes (L+R, L only, or R only).

The Gold Note HP‑10 marks a new era for headphone enthusiasts, offering an unparalleled combination of analogue purity, advanced features, and user‑friendly design.

The Gold Note PSU-10 EVO is the dedicated external power supply for products of the 10 series. Take your HP-10 to the next level with improved details and realism.

Model Options

Gold Note HP-10 Standard – Classic headphone amplifier with analogue inputs. Connect your sources and headphones, simple as that.

Gold Note HP-10 Bluetooth – Analogue inputs and digital inputs (Bluetooth aptX HD 5.1) with integrated DAC (ESS Sabre). Connect your sources or stream directly from your smartphone, tablet or computer via Bluetooth.

Gold Note HP-10 Deluxe – Analogue inputs and digital inputs (Bluetooth aptX HD 5.1, USB-C) with premium DAC (AKM AK4493). Connect your sources or stream directly from your smartphone, tablet or computer via Bluetooth and USB-C.

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