The Gold Note PH-1000 Lite phono stage is an exceptional audio component, thoughtfully designed to bring out the very best in your vinyl collection. Combining outstanding sound quality with sophisticated engineering, it offers a truly immersive and rewarding listening experience.

Featuring three independent inputs, including both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR connections, the Gold Note PH-1000 Lite phono stage provides the flexibility to connect multiple sources with ease. Whether you prefer listening in Stereo or Mono, switching between configurations is seamless and intuitive.

One of its most impressive features is the ability to customise EQ curves, allowing you to fine-tune the sound to suit your personal taste and your record collection. Inspired by the legendary Neumann Cutting Lathe, the PH-1000 Lite includes a wide selection of EQ options, further enhanced by the dedicated Enhanced mode, which adds greater dynamics, detail, and musical engagement to your listening sessions.

Crafted with a precision machined aluminium chassis and premium electronic components, every aspect of the Gold Note PH-1000 Lite phono stage reflects Gold Note’s commitment to quality and performance. Rigorous testing and meticulous quality control ensure reliability and excellence in every unit.

Everyday usability is equally impressive. The elegant colour display and intuitive single-knob control system make navigating settings simple and enjoyable, allowing you to make adjustments effortlessly without interrupting your music.

For those moments when you want a more intimate listening experience, the Gold Note PH-1000 Lite phono stage also features a dedicated headphone output, enabling you to connect your headphones directly and enjoy your favourite records in complete immersion.

With extensive adjustment options for capacitance, load, and gain, the PH-1000 Lite gives you precise control over cartridge matching and system optimisation, helping you achieve the perfect sound for your setup. The result is a phono stage that combines versatility, exceptional performance, and user-friendly operation in one beautifully engineered package.

Technical Specifications

Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
EQ Curves: 18 EQ curves with Enhanced option ON/OFF @ +/- 0.3dB max.
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): <0.01% max Signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB
Dynamic range: 110dB
Output impedance: Unbalanced 100Ω, Balanced 300Ω
Infrasonic filter (Rumble): 10Hz/36dB octave (ON/ OFF)
Mono/Stereo: Stereo, Stereo 180°, Mono, Mono 180°
IR receiver: multifunctional remote control
Audio Outputs: 1x stereo RCA, 1x stereo XLR, 1x stereo TUBE (balanced GN) for optional TUBE-1012 & TUBE-1006
Power Supply: 100-240V with auto-sense, 50-60Hz, Dual-Mono linear power supply
Power consumption: 30W
PSU Input: For external power supply Gold Note PSU-1250 & PSU-1000
Fuse: 2A T
Audio Inputs: 2 x stereo RCA (0.1mV MC up to 8.0mV MM), 1 x stereo XLR (0.1mV up to 1.0mV MC)
Line inputs level: 2Vrms (standard) up to 2,5Vrms (max)
Load: 12 options on RCA + external load. 8 options on XLR + external load
Capacitance: 7 options
Gain: 40dB MM to 60dB MC with 7 options
Dimensions W x H x D (mm): 430 x 135 x 375
Dimensions W x H x D (mm): 600 x 350 x 600 boxed
Weight: 12Kg – net, 17Kg – boxed
Finishes: Brushed Aluminium available in Black or Gold
Upgrades: External Power Supply – PSU-1250, PSU-1000. Tube Buffer Stage – TUBE-1012, TUBE-1006
EQ Curves: 18 EQ Curves dedicated to Stereo, Mono and 78rpm records, or Flat.
Enhanced option: ON/OFF (Neumann Cutting Lathe)
7 Capacitance Levels: OFF, 100pF, 150pF, 220pF, 330pF, 470pF, 1000pF to finely match any MM cartridge.
Subsonic Filter (Rumble): When ON, it minimises distortion at low frequencies by preventing the drivers of the loudspeakers from generating undesired vibrations.