Gold Note DS-1000 EVO Streaming DAC

The Gold Note DS-1000 is a true high-end digital hub—designed to unify streaming, digital conversion, and system control into a single, beautifully engineered component. It’s built for listeners who want uncompromising performance from digital sources without the complexity of multiple boxes.

At its core, the DS-1000 is a reference-grade streaming DAC and network player, capable of handling everything from local files to high-resolution streaming services. It supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz and native DSD playback, delivering exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and low distortion across all formats . Whether you’re streaming from a NAS, USB storage, or online services like TIDAL and Qobuz, the DS-1000 is designed to extract maximum musicality from every source .

Connectivity is extensive and thoughtfully implemented. With USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, along with LAN and Wi-Fi streaming capability, the DS-1000 integrates seamlessly into both modern and traditional systems. It can function as a standalone DAC, a network streamer, or the central digital control point of your system—handling everything from internet radio to high-resolution libraries with ease .

Gold Note’s proprietary Zero-Clock™ technology ensures precise digital signal handling with minimized jitter, while the dual-mono architecture and carefully engineered analogue stage preserve timing, tonal balance, and spatial accuracy. The result is a sound that is both highly detailed and effortlessly musical—combining resolution with the natural warmth and flow that define Gold Note’s house sound .

A large colour TFT display and intuitive control system—via front panel, remote, or dedicated app—make navigation simple and responsive. The DS-1000 also offers an integrated digital volume control, allowing it to connect directly to a power amplifier for a streamlined, high-performance system.

Built in Italy with a substantial chassis and meticulous attention to detail, the DS-1000 reflects Gold Note’s philosophy of blending advanced digital technology with analog-inspired musicality.

Key Features:

• High-end DAC and network streamer in a single chassis
• Supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz and native DSD playback
• LAN and Wi-Fi streaming with access to TIDAL, Qobuz, and internet radio
• USB, coaxial, and optical digital inputs for system flexibility
• Gold Note Zero-Clock™ technology for ultra-low jitter performance
• Dual-mono design with high dynamic range and low noise floor
• Integrated digital volume control for direct-to-amplifier connection
• Large TFT display with app, remote, and front-panel control
• Optional upgrades including external power supply and tube output stage
• Designed and manufactured in Italy

The Gold Note DS-1000 is ideal for listeners seeking a refined, all-in-one digital front end—delivering the convenience of modern streaming with the depth, texture, and realism of true high-end audio.