The Gold Note Tube-1006 vacuum tube output stage is the best way to further improve the sound quality of Gold Note electronics and reach a whole new level of performance through the Class A 6 valve output stages.

Gold Note’s sources and amplifications are solid state designs. They are capable of great control and definition providing outstanding realism in recreating the musical event. But if you prefer the sound of the tubes and want to bring your system to its very top performance, the TUBE-1006 vacuum tube output stage is the way to go.

By connecting the Tube-1006 inline with your Gold Note electronics, you will hear Solid State and Tubes playing in perfect synergy to deliver the best performance, wonderfully natural and musical, for a truly High-End listening experience.

The proprietary Totem-Pole Output Stage design, with six independent audio stages per single tube, guarantees ultra-wide bandwidth response and ultra-low distortion to deliver the purest audio signal ever.

The Gold Note Tube-1006 vacuum tube output stage is easy to connect, easy to use.

Thanks to new audio inputs on the rear panel of Gold Note’s valve output stages can be connected with up to two sources at the same time using the TUBE INPUT for the Gold Note sources and the LINE INPUT for other manufacturers. The input can be easily selected from the front panel for maximum convenience and ease of use.

Specifications

TUBE-1006 – Totem-Pole Output Stage design

Max Input – 12 Vrms on XLR, 6 Vrms on RCA

Max Output – 16 Vrms on XLR, 8 Vrms on RCA

Output Impedance – <600Ω Input Impedance – 10kΩ Recommended Load – >10kΩ

THD+N – 0.0028% @ 1kHz – 1.736V

S/N – 100dB @ 1kHz – 1.736V

Tube Type – 6n1p x 6

Transformers – No coupling transformers on the IN/OUT

Gain – 2dB

Inputs Tube – 1 x stereo XLR unbalanced, 1x stereo RCA balanced, 1x Tube (5-pole XLR for Gold Note sources only)

Power Consumption – 80W

Power Supply – 220-240V, 50Hz. Super Linear Vacuum Tube Regulator with 4 Inductive Choke filters

Dimensions – 430mm W x 135mm H x 370mm D

Weight – 16Kg net, 21Kg boxed

Finishes – Brushed Aluminium available in Black, Gold and Silver