Phonostages — Gold Note PH-5.2

The conceptual core of the Gold Note PH-5 phono corrector.2 lies in his approach to equalization. For the Gold Note, equalization curves are not tools to "improve" or "correct" the sound, but a way to recreate the actual recording context. The RIAA curve, considered the standard today, has historically not been the only one. Many archival recordings were created using different curves determined by the era, studio, and recording technologies used at the time.