The Gold Note TUBE-1006 is one of those rare add-on stages that reminds you why solid-state and tubes aren't rivals — they're collaborators. Slot it into a Gold Note system and the picture doesn't just warm up; it deepens. Transients arrive with the precision of the underlying solid-state circuitry, but voices, horns, and plucked strings carry a bloom and body that pure silicon rarely conjures. The Totem-Pole topology keeps distortion remarkably low while six 6n1p triodes do their quiet work, adding that sense of ease and dimensionality rather than coloring the top-to-bottom balance. Bass stays taut, the top-end remains airy, and the midrange — invariably — becomes the reason you stay in the listening chair past midnight.
- Condition
- NEW
- Factory Specs
Type Class A Totem-Pole Output Stage
Tubes 6n1p × 6
Max Input (THD < 1%) RCA 6 Vrms | XLR 12 Vrms
Max Output (THD < 1%) RCA 8 Vrms | XLR 16 Vrms
Output Impedance <600 Ω
Gain 2 dB
Recommended Load >10 kΩ
THD+N 0.0028% @ 1 kHz – 1.736 V
S/N Ratio >100 dB @ 1 kHz – 1.736 V
Tube In 1× 5-pole XLR (Gold Note sources only)
Line In 1× XLR (balanced) | 1× RCA
Power Supply 100–120 V / 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz | Gold Note custom made transformer (Dual Mono)
Power Consumption 80 W
Fuse (220/240 V) 2 A F
Fuse (100/120 V) 3.15 A F
Width 16.93 in (430 mm)
Height 5.31 in (135 mm)
Depth 14.57 in (370 mm)
Weight 29.3 lbs (13.3 kg) net | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) boxed
Warranty 2-year manufacturer's warranty
- Documentation
- Gold Note TUBE-1006 Owner's Manual
- Liner Notes
TUBE-1012 and TUBE-1006 further improve the performance of Gold Note electronics, reaching a completely new level thanks to the 12-valve (TUBE-1012) or 6-valve (TUBE-1006) class A output stages. Gold Note sources and amplifications guarantee great control and definition while providing exceptional realism in recreating the musical event. But those who love the warm sound of valves and want to bring their system to its maximum performance will find TUBE-1012 or TUBE-1006 the right choice. Working in perfect synergy with Gold Note electronics, you can have a wonderfully natural sound and a High-End listening experience.
The proprietary Totem-Pole design, with six independent audio stages per Tube, ensures an ultra-wide bandwidth response and ultra-low distortion, guaranteeing a pure audio signal. Thanks to the new audio inputs on the rear panel, our valve output stages can be connected simultaneously to two sources: using the Tube input for Gold Note sources and the line input for those from other manufacturers. The input is selectable from the front panel for maximum convenience and ease of use.
TUBE-1006 is a 6 tubes unit, four of which are dedicated to the audio signal path and two to the drivers powered within two transformers in Dual Mono. TUBE-1006 features an extra power transformer for the service stage completely outside of the audio signal path. Available in three brushed anodised aluminium finishes — Black, Silver, and Gold — TUBE-1006 integrates seamlessly into any Gold Note 1000-series system and is also compatible with sources and preamplifiers from other manufacturers via its standard Line Inputs.
- Stock No.
- 15496408137949
The Gold Note TUBE-1006 is one of those rare add-on stages that reminds you why solid-state and tubes aren't rivals — they're collaborators. Slot it into a Gold Note system and the picture doesn't just warm up; it deepens. Transients arrive with the precision of the underlying solid-state circuitry, but voices, horns, and plucked strings carry a bloom and body that pure silicon rarely conjures. The Totem-Pole topology keeps distortion remarkably low while six 6n1p triodes do their quiet work, adding that sense of ease and dimensionality rather than coloring the top-to-bottom balance. Bass stays taut, the top-end remains airy, and the midrange — invariably — becomes the reason you stay in the listening chair past midnight.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Type Class A Totem-Pole Output Stage
Tubes 6n1p × 6
Max Input (THD < 1%) RCA 6 Vrms | XLR 12 Vrms
Max Output (THD < 1%) RCA 8 Vrms | XLR 16 Vrms
Output Impedance <600 Ω
Gain 2 dB
Recommended Load >10 kΩ
THD+N 0.0028% @ 1 kHz – 1.736 V
S/N Ratio >100 dB @ 1 kHz – 1.736 V
Tube In 1× 5-pole XLR (Gold Note sources only)
Line In 1× XLR (balanced) | 1× RCA
Power Supply 100–120 V / 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz | Gold Note custom made transformer (Dual Mono)
Power Consumption 80 W
Fuse (220/240 V) 2 A F
Fuse (100/120 V) 3.15 A F
Width 16.93 in (430 mm)
Height 5.31 in (135 mm)
Depth 14.57 in (370 mm)
Weight 29.3 lbs (13.3 kg) net | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) boxed
Warranty 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Documentation
Gold Note TUBE-1006 Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
TUBE-1012 and TUBE-1006 further improve the performance of Gold Note electronics, reaching a completely new level thanks to the 12-valve (TUBE-1012) or 6-valve (TUBE-1006) class A output stages. Gold Note sources and amplifications guarantee great control and definition while providing exceptional realism in recreating the musical event. But those who love the warm sound of valves and want to bring their system to its maximum performance will find TUBE-1012 or TUBE-1006 the right choice. Working in perfect synergy with Gold Note electronics, you can have a wonderfully natural sound and a High-End listening experience.
The proprietary Totem-Pole design, with six independent audio stages per Tube, ensures an ultra-wide bandwidth response and ultra-low distortion, guaranteeing a pure audio signal. Thanks to the new audio inputs on the rear panel, our valve output stages can be connected simultaneously to two sources: using the Tube input for Gold Note sources and the line input for those from other manufacturers. The input is selectable from the front panel for maximum convenience and ease of use.
TUBE-1006 is a 6 tubes unit, four of which are dedicated to the audio signal path and two to the drivers powered within two transformers in Dual Mono. TUBE-1006 features an extra power transformer for the service stage completely outside of the audio signal path. Available in three brushed anodised aluminium finishes — Black, Silver, and Gold — TUBE-1006 integrates seamlessly into any Gold Note 1000-series system and is also compatible with sources and preamplifiers from other manufacturers via its standard Line Inputs.
Stock No.
15496408137949
