The PH-1000 Lite is the kind of phono stage that reminds you how much music is pressed into grooves that most playback chains never fully retrieve. Gold Note's Italian dual-mono circuit treats both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges with an unhurried ease—bass settles into the room with real authority, midrange carries genuine texture and body, and high-frequency detail arrives without any brittle edge. The noise floor sits low enough that the softest pianissimo passages have space to breathe and decay naturally. EQ flexibility goes well beyond RIAA, covering historical and collector pressings in a way that feels like an unlock rather than a novelty—each of 18 curves refineable with a fine-trim enhanced mode. When you're ready to push further, an optional Gold Note external power supply slots straight in.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz
EQ Curves 36 total (18 base curves each with Enhanced option ±0.3dB; no Custom/Infinite EQ presets)
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) <0.01% max.
Signal to Noise Ratio 100dB
Dynamic Range 110dB
Infrasonic Filter 10Hz / 36dB per octave (ON/OFF)
Mono/Stereo Stereo, Stereo 180°, Mono, Mono 180°, Mono L
Channel Swapping R/L, L/R
IR Receiver For multifunctional remote control
Audio Inputs 2x unbalanced RCA (0.1mV MC up to 8.0mV MM); 1x balanced XLR (0.1mV up to 1.0mV MC)
Load (RCA) 100kΩ, 75kΩ, 47kΩ, 33kΩ, 22kΩ, 1kΩ, 470Ω, 220Ω, 100Ω, 47Ω, 22Ω, 10Ω (12 options)
Load (XLR) 4.7kΩ, 1kΩ, 470Ω, 220Ω, 100Ω, 47Ω, 22Ω, 10Ω (8 options)
Capacitance OFF, 100pF, 150pF, 220pF, 330pF, 470pF, 1000pF
Gain 40dB (MM) to 60dB (MC) with 7 selectable steps (0dB, ±3dB, ±6dB, ±9dB)
Line Input Level 2Vrms standard; 2.5Vrms max.
Audio Outputs 1x unbalanced RCA (up to 2.5Vrms max); 1x balanced XLR (up to 2.5Vrms max)
Output Impedance 100Ω (unbalanced); 300Ω (balanced)
External Load Not supported (available only on PH-1000 and PH-1000 LINE)
Power Consumption 30W
Power Supply Dual-mono linear, 100–240V auto-sense, 50–60Hz
PSU Input Compatible with Gold Note PSU-1000 and PSU-1250 external power supplies
Fuse 2A T
Dimensions (net) 16.93" W x 5.31" H x 14.76" D
Dimensions (boxed) 24.80" W x 13.78" H x 23.62" D
Weight (net) 26.46 lbs
Weight (boxed) 37.48 lbs
Available finishes Black, Silver, Gold — anodized aluminum with traditional brushed finish
Warranty 1-year limited manufacturer warranty; extendable to 2 years with product registration; transferable to subsequent owner
Liner Notes
The PH-1000 LITE is Gold Note's most accessible version of its flagship phono stage, delivering exceptional analog performance with streamlined features tailored to vinyl enthusiasts who demand quality without compromise. Crafted in Italy and designed around the same sonic philosophy as the full PH-1000, the LITE model offers superior musicality, extremely low distortion, and flexible cartridge matching—making it one of the most advanced MM/MC phono stages in its class.
Whether you're using moving magnet or moving coil cartridges, the PH-1000 LITE provides extensive control over load, gain, and EQ curves with true audiophile finesse. Its dual-mono design ensures superb channel separation and ultra-low noise, revealing the full potential of your vinyl collection.
The PH-1000 LITE features a minimalist design but retains the critical core of the PH-1000 lineage—clean, detailed sound with dynamic range and precision rarely found at this level. With its advanced circuitry and beautiful anodized aluminum chassis, it's a statement piece in both form and function. Available in black, silver, or gold finishes to match any high-end system.
Stock No.
15496406827229
