The TUBE-1012 is the kind of component that quietly changes the way music sounds in your room — an Italian-built tube output stage that doesn't confront your existing system so much as breathe life into it. The warmth it adds isn't a smear; it's dimensionality, the sense of players and instruments occupying actual space rather than just left-to-right position. Gold Note's Totem-Pole topology keeps the noise floor respectably low, so the bloom you hear is natural rather than imposed. In a chain built for control and precision, the TUBE-1012 is the thing that makes you stop thinking about the system and start just listening to the music.
- Condition
- NEW
- Factory Specs
Design Totem-Pole Output Stage
Tubes 12 × 6n1p
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)
XLR Line In 1 × XLR
RCA Line In 1 × RCA
Power Consumption 80 W
Power Supply 100–120 V / 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz; Super Linear Vacuum Tube Regulator with 4 Inductive Choke filters
Fuse (220/240 V) 2 A F
Fuse (100/120 V) 3.15 A F
Dimensions 16.93" W × 5.31" H × 14.57" D (430 × 135 × 370 mm)
Weight 35.3 lbs (16 kg) net; 46.3 lbs (21 kg) boxed
Available Finishes Black (black anodised aluminium, brushed finish), Silver (silver anodised aluminium, brushed finish), Gold (gold anodised aluminium, brushed finish)
Warranty 2 years
- Documentation
- Gold Note TUBE-1012 Owner's Manual
- Liner Notes
TUBE-1012 improve the performance of Gold Note electronics, reaching a completely new level thanks to the 12-valve 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 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.
- Stock No.
- 15496408269021
The TUBE-1012 is the kind of component that quietly changes the way music sounds in your room — an Italian-built tube output stage that doesn't confront your existing system so much as breathe life into it. The warmth it adds isn't a smear; it's dimensionality, the sense of players and instruments occupying actual space rather than just left-to-right position. Gold Note's Totem-Pole topology keeps the noise floor respectably low, so the bloom you hear is natural rather than imposed. In a chain built for control and precision, the TUBE-1012 is the thing that makes you stop thinking about the system and start just listening to the music.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Design Totem-Pole Output Stage
Tubes 12 × 6n1p
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)
XLR Line In 1 × XLR
RCA Line In 1 × RCA
Power Consumption 80 W
Power Supply 100–120 V / 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz; Super Linear Vacuum Tube Regulator with 4 Inductive Choke filters
Fuse (220/240 V) 2 A F
Fuse (100/120 V) 3.15 A F
Dimensions 16.93" W × 5.31" H × 14.57" D (430 × 135 × 370 mm)
Weight 35.3 lbs (16 kg) net; 46.3 lbs (21 kg) boxed
Available Finishes Black (black anodised aluminium, brushed finish), Silver (silver anodised aluminium, brushed finish), Gold (gold anodised aluminium, brushed finish)
Warranty 2 years
Documentation
Gold Note TUBE-1012 Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
TUBE-1012 improve the performance of Gold Note electronics, reaching a completely new level thanks to the 12-valve 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 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.
Stock No.
15496408269021
