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Headphones amplifiers — Gold Note HP-10
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Gold Note HP-10
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The HP-10 is a headphone amplifier from Gold Note, built into a compact chassis sharing dimensions with several of the brand's other compact electronics. The HP-10 brings Gold Note's considered engineering to dedicated headphone amplification.
Key specs that matter
Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is 0.015% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio at a solid 110dB. At 200 x 80 x 260mm and 3.5kg, the HP-10 shares chassis dimensions with Gold Note's DS-10 EVO and PA-10 EVO.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, dependable amplification reflecting the solid 110dB signal-to-noise figure, consistent with Gold Note's broader considered Italian engineering standards.
Pairing
Gold Note's own DS-10 EVO DAC and PA-10 EVO power amplifier share matching chassis dimensions for a visually coherent stack.
Alternatives
Gold Note's broader electronics catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information. A dependable choice overall for this specific category and price point in the current market, with a dealer able to confirm final fit and compatibility for a specific system and room. Recommended overall. A genuinely dependable option well worth considering for a specific listening setup.
Key specs that matter
Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is 0.015% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio at a solid 110dB. At 200 x 80 x 260mm and 3.5kg, the HP-10 shares chassis dimensions with Gold Note's DS-10 EVO and PA-10 EVO.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, dependable amplification reflecting the solid 110dB signal-to-noise figure, consistent with Gold Note's broader considered Italian engineering standards.
Pairing
Gold Note's own DS-10 EVO DAC and PA-10 EVO power amplifier share matching chassis dimensions for a visually coherent stack.
Alternatives
Gold Note's broader electronics catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information. A dependable choice overall for this specific category and price point in the current market, with a dealer able to confirm final fit and compatibility for a specific system and room. Recommended overall. A genuinely dependable option well worth considering for a specific listening setup.
Specifications
Model name
HP-10
Maximum Power, 32 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 50 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 300 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 600 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
THD (% at 1V RMS, 300 ohms)
0.015
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
110
IMD (%, CCIR, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Crosstalk (dB, 20Hz-20KHz, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Output Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
200 x 80 x 260
Weight (kg)
3.5
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