The Gold Note CD-5.2 is the kind of CD player that makes you stop questioning why you kept all those discs. Spinning one up on the Stream Unlimited transport, you notice immediately how quiet the whole affair is — not clinical or airless, but quiet in the way that lets music simply emerge from nothing, unhurried and dimensional. The AKM converter does its work without announcing itself; bass lines carry real grip, transients crack without hardening into harshness, and recorded space opens up naturally. Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs offer flexible pairing with virtually any amplifier, and the built-in volume control means you can run it direct into a power amp and subtract a component from the chain entirely. Compact, Italian, and entirely serious about compact discs.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
CD-Player CD transport with D/A converter
D/A Converter AKM AK4493
Mechanism Tray loader by Stream Unlimited (SUOS-Hifi)
CD Formats Red Book
Disc Compatibility CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Gapless Playback Supported
Volume Volume control
Remote Control Multifunctional remote included
Frequency Response 20Hz–20kHz ±0.3dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.001% max
Signal to Noise Ratio 124dB
Dynamic Response 123dB
Speed Fluctuation 0.0001%
Analog Outputs 1× unbalanced RCA (2Vrms); 1× balanced XLR (2Vrms)
Digital Outputs 1× Coax S/PDIF 75Ω; 1× TOS-Link
Output Impedance 100Ω
Power Consumption 30W
Power Supply 100–240V, 50/60Hz
Fuse (100/240V) 2AT
Dimensions 7.87″ W × 3.15″ H × 10.24″ D
Weight (Net) 6.61 lbs
Weight (Boxed) 8.82 lbs
Available Finish Black (Black anodized aluminum)
Link Cable PSU EVO Link (for optional external power supply connection)
Warranty 2-year limited (1-year standard, extendable to 24 months with product registration); transferable to subsequent owners
Liner Notes
The Gold Note CD-5.2 is a refined, Italian-crafted CD player designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional sound quality, elegant design, and uncompromising musical performance. As part of Gold Note's Series 5.2 lineup, the CD-5.2 features significant upgrades in chassis design, power supply architecture, and usability, delivering a more stable, detailed, and immersive listening experience from compact discs.
At the heart of the CD-5.2 is a precision tray-loading mechanism developed by Stream Unlimited (SUOS-Hifi), engineered for highly accurate, low-jitter disc reading. The player supports Red Book CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW formats, while Gapless playback ensures seamless transitions between tracks. The AKM AK4493 digital-to-analog converter delivers detailed, natural, and highly musical sound reproduction. Combined with carefully selected audio-grade components and low-noise circuit design, the player achieves exceptional clarity, dynamics, and tonal balance.
The new black anodized sandblasted aluminum chassis minimizes interaction with magnetic fields and reduces unwanted interference, lowering background noise and improving micro-detail retrieval. Flexible connectivity includes balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs, coaxial S/PDIF and optical TOS-Link digital outputs, and an integrated volume control for direct connection to power amplifiers or active loudspeakers. With ultra-low distortion of 0.001%, a signal-to-noise ratio of 124dB, and dynamic response of 123dB, the CD-5.2 is designed and built in Italy with minimalist styling and rigid aluminum construction.
Stock No.
15496423243997
