Gold Note Tube-1012 - Tube Output Stage

TUBE-1012 - Class-A tube stage
The best way to increase the sonic performance of Gold Note and other brands of electronics.

Valves
12 valves to provide maximum realism in recreating the musical event.

Totem Pole
Our technology ensures ultra-low distortion and accuracy across the entire frequency spectrum, maximizing the content of the audio signal.

Input Selection
Thanks to the IN button it is possible to select the TUBE INPUT dedicated to Gold Note electronics or the LINE INPUT for electronics from other brands, so as to connect up to two sources at the same time.

Modular design
TUBE-1012 and TUBE-1006 can be paired with: CD-1000, DS-1000 and P-1000.

Description
TUBE-1012 further enhances the performance of Gold Note electronics to a whole new level, thanks to the 12-tube class A output stages.

Our sources and amplifiers provide great control and definition, providing exceptional realism in recreating the musical event. But if you prefer the warm sound of tubes and want to take your system to its maximum performance, TUBE-1012 is the right choice.

Working in perfect synergy with your Gold Note electronics, it will deliver a wonderfully natural sound and a high-end listening experience.

The proprietary Totem-Pole design, with six independent audio stages per single TUBE, ensures ultra-wide bandwidth response and ultra-low distortion, ensuring a pure audio signal.

Thanks to the new audio inputs on the rear panel, our tube output stages can be connected to two sources simultaneously: using the TUBE INPUT for Gold Note sources and the LINE INPUT for those of other manufacturers.

The input is selectable from the front panel for maximum convenience and ease of use.

Technical specifications

TUBE-1012
With Totem-Pole design

MAX INPUT (THD < 1%)
12Vrms on XLR
6Vrms on RCA

MAX OUTPUT (THD < 1%)
16V on XLR
8Vrms on RCA

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
<600Ω

GAIN
2dB

RECOMMENDED LOAD
>10kΩ

VALVES
12 valves

THD+N
0.0028% @ 1kHz sine wave – 1.736V

Y/N
>100dB @ 1kHz sine wave – 1.736V

CONSUMPTION
80W

DIET
100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz

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DIMENSIONS
430mm W | 135mm H | 370mm D

WEIGHT
Kg. 16 net – Kg. 21 with packaging

TUBE ENTRIES
1x XLR Line In
1x RCA Line In
1x Tube In (5-pin XLR for Gold Note sources)