Gold Note CD-10 // New / Compact CD Player

The Gold Note CD-10 is the kind of machine that reminds you why physical media never really lost its soul. A top-loading Italian-built deck centered on Stream Unlimited's precision transport and AKM's AK4493 DAC, it handles your Red Book collection with a calmness and resolution that feels entirely unforced. The XLR and RCA outputs give it genuine system flexibility—run it straight into your preamp or push audio out digitally to an external DAC. What you hear is music with body and air rather than mere accuracy: leading edges that don't harden, a 128 dB noise floor that lets quiet passages breathe, and a machined aluminum chassis keeping resonance well away from the signal path. Three anodized finishes round out an elegantly purposeful package.

Condition

NEW

Factory Specs

CD-Player CD transport with integrated D/A converter

D/A Converter AKM AK4493

Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz @ ±0.3dB

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.001% max

Signal to Noise Ratio 128dB

Dynamic Response 127dB

Volume Control Digital, Switchable ON/OFF

Mechanism High-precision loader by Stream Unlimited

Speed Fluctuation 0.0001%

CD Formats Red Book

Disc Compatibility CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Remote Control Multifunctional remote included

Digital Inputs 1x Coaxial S/PDIF 24bit/192kHz, 1x TOS-Link 24bit/192kHz

Analogue Outputs 1x unbalanced RCA (2Vrms), 1x balanced XLR (2Vrms)

Digital Outputs 1x Coaxial S/PDIF 24bit/192kHz, 1x TOS-Link 24bit/192kHz

Output Impedance 100Ω

Power Consumption 30W

Power Supply 100–240V, 50/60Hz

Fuse (120/240V) 2A T

Dimensions 7.87" W | 3.15" H | 10.24" D

Weight 8.82 lbs (net), 11.02 lbs (boxed)

Black Black anodized aluminum with traditional brushed finish

Silver Silver anodized aluminum with traditional brushed finish

Gold Gold anodized aluminum with traditional brushed finish

Cable Model PSU EVO Link

Warranty 1-year limited manufacturer warranty; extends to 2 years with product registration (transferable to subsequent owner)

Liner Notes

The Gold Note CD-10 is a refined, Italian-crafted CD player designed for audiophiles who demand faithful, musical digital playback with elegant simplicity. Built around a precision CD transport and a high-quality digital-to-analog converter, the CD-10 delivers nuanced, dynamic sound that brings your CD collection to life—without unnecessary complexity.

At the heart of the CD-10 is a top-loading precision CD transport engineered for accurate, low-jitter reading of Red Book CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. The CD-10 features an AKM AK4493 DAC, providing smooth, high-resolution digital-to-analog conversion that preserves the musicality and character of your recordings. Analog outputs include balanced XLR and single-ended RCA; digital coaxial and TOS-link outputs let you use the CD-10 as a dedicated transport into an external DAC; and digital coaxial and TOS-link inputs allow the CD-10 to function as a standalone DAC for other digital sources.

Designed and built in Italy, the CD-10 features a heavy aluminum chassis that minimizes vibration and enhances sonic purity. Available in Black, Silver, or Gold anodized finishes, it includes a multifunction remote control for straightforward, enjoyable operation.

Stock No.

15496421441757