The PA-10 is the kind of compact power amp that makes you question what a full-size rack component actually gets you. Inside that slim, Tuscan-crafted aluminum chassis lies genuine muscle — 75 watts per channel in stereo, an eye-opening 600 watts bridged into mono — that can comfortably anchor everything from lightweight mini-monitors to brutish floorstanders. The selectable damping factor is a genuinely useful tool, not a spec footnote: dial it down and high-sensitivity speakers breathe and open up; leave it high and difficult loads get a vice-grip. Tonally, the PA-10 is taut and controlled without ever feeling clinical — midrange has real body, bass moves with authority, and transients arrive with snap. It earns its place equally in a compact Italian Series 10 system or as a standalone workhorse.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Power Output (Stereo 8Ω) 2 × 75W
Power Output (Stereo 4Ω) 2 × 150W
Power Output (Stereo 2Ω) 2 × 300W
Power Output (Mono BTL 8Ω) 1 × 300W
Power Output (Mono BTL 4Ω) 1 × 600W
Frequency Response 10Hz–30kHz (±1dB)
THD+N 0.05%
Damping Factor Selectable High / Low
Audio Inputs 1× Stereo RCA Unbalanced, 1× Stereo XLR Balanced
Input Sensitivity 1.4V RMS (RCA/XLR)
Input Impedance 13kΩ (RCA/XLR)
Speaker Terminals Gold-Plated Binding Posts
XLR Loop Output Stereo (Multi-Room / Slave Mode)
Power Supply 100–240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption <1W (Standby), <10W (No Signal), 150W (1/4 Nominal), 1400W (Max)
Fuse 6.3A T (5×20mm)
Dimensions 7.87" W × 3.15" H × 10.24" D (200mm × 80mm × 260mm)
Weight 8.82 lbs (4.0 kg) Net / 11.02 lbs (5.0 kg) Boxed
Available Finishes Black, Silver, Gold (Brushed Anodized Aluminum)
Warranty 1-year limited manufacturer warranty; extends to 24 months total upon product registration (transferable to subsequent owners)
Documentation
Gold Note PA-10 Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
The PA-10 is the new power amplifier of the Gold Note Series 10 that can play either in Stereo or Mono (bridged) mode. Characterised by the greatest built quality and an impressive variety of functions, the PA-10 is an incredibly versatile power amplifier suitable for any modern High-End audio system. The aesthetic of the chassis is derived from the Series 10 products integrating the PA-10 seamlessly into a coherent concept inspired by the world-famous Italian style and Gold Note modular design.
The power amplifier is composed of a high-quality chassis made from heavy aluminum panels and accurately selected audio components. The idea behind the PA-10 was to design a power amplifier compact in size but capable of astounding power capable of driving any kind of loudspeakers. The new great proprietary technology developed for the PA-10 allows the amplifier to act like a Class A amplifier doubling its power while lowering the speaker impedance. It features a 75Watt @ 8Ω, 150Watt @ 4Ω and 300Watt @ 2Ω in stereo mode, and an amazing 300Watt @ 8Ω, 600Watt @ 4Ω in mono mode.
The PA-10 distinguishes itself with its great versatility, applying a lot of innovations Gold Note is now well known for. Starting from the adjustable Damping Factor, it allows a perfect pairing to any kind of speakers, from the most difficult to high-sensitivity and mini monitor, always providing the best matching. The Bridge-Tied-Load technology makes the PA-10 a super high-power amplifier able to virtually drive any speaker on the market, while the XLR stereo output enables convenient high-quality multi-room solutions made easy by the automatic On/Stand-by mode based on the audio signal received.
Stock No.
15496413905117
