PH-5.2 Phono Stage

Absolute Versatility, Authentic Sound

The PH-5.2 is a complete design evolution, not just a simple update of the PH-5. It is the mature expression of Gold Note’s vision of analog: high fidelity is not a sound signature, but a responsibility towards the original recording. Suitable for any type of analog system thanks to RCA inputs for connecting both MM and MC cartridges, selectable EQ curves (RIAA, Decca London, and American Columbia, all with Enhanced option), gain and load adjustment, offering maximum versatility and flexibility. The revised interface makes load, gain, and equalization adjustment clearer and more precise. In addition, PH-5.2 also features a new function: it can store two cartridges, one MM and one MC, simply by selecting MM/MC in the Settings menu. In an analog system, correct setup is not an operational detail, but an integral part of sound quality.

A new aesthetic language exclusive to the Linea 5.2, consisting of elegant finishes, attractive details, and high performance. The new black anodized sandblasted aluminum chassis, designed to minimize interaction with magnetic fields, creates a more stable electrical and mechanical environment, reducing background noise and improving micro-detail and natural listening. The new, enhanced power supply ensures greater dynamic control, a cleaner high range, and a relaxed yet authoritative sound, capable of maintaining consistency even in the most complex passages.

The color touchscreen interface offers a clearer layout, quick adjustments, and immediate access to all functions, allowing you to intervene in real time without interrupting playback, for a high-level user experience. The interface is complemented by a completely analog core: the PH-5.2’s audio signal path is built with discrete audio components and designed to reduce distances and minimize any potential interference. High-quality relays switch the settings selected via the display without introducing digital circuitry. Authentic analog purity preserves signal integrity and extracts even the smallest details recorded on the vinyl.

Faithfully reconstructing the original context of the recording has never been easier. Applying the correct curve means respecting the balance, dynamics, and character of the vinyl you are listening to, enjoying every detail. The direct descendant of the PH-1000 and PH-10, the PH-5.2 shares the same philosophy, but in a more compact and accessible form. The PH-5.2 allows you to select the most appropriate equalization curve for each recording directly from the display: RIAA, Decca London, or American Columbia. Thanks to Gold Note’s proprietary technology, inspired by the studies of Georg Neumann, each curve is also available in an Enhanced version to extend the frequency response up to 50 kHz and increase dynamics, extension, and realism when required.

• MAIN FEATURES:
  • EQUALISATION CURVE CONTROL:  3 EQ curves (RIAA, Decca London, American Columbia) all with Enhanced option
  • INFRASONIC FILTER:  10Hz/36dB octave
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  20Hz /20kHz [Enhanced 20Hz-50kHz] @ +/-0.3dB
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  <0.05% @1kHz
  • SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO:  89dB
  • DYNAMIC RESPONSE:  105dB
• INPUTS AND OUTPUTS:
  • ANALOGUE INPUT:  1x RCA stereo MM/MC
  • INPUT SENSITIVITY:  0.1mV MC up to 10.0mV MM
  • INPUT IMPEDANCE:  9 options [10Ω, 22Ω, 47Ω, 100Ω, 220Ω, 470Ω, 1000Ω, 22kΩ, 47kΩ]
  • GAIN:  MM= 40dB, MC= 60dB, with 4 options [0dB, + 3dB, ± 6dB]
  • CAPACITANCE (MM ONLY):  220pF
  • AUDIO OUTPUTS:  1x unbalanced RCA, 1x balanced XLR
  • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:  50Ω
• POWER:
  • POWER CONSUMPTION:  10W
  • STANDBY CONSUMPTION:  < 0,5W
  • POWER SUPPLY:  100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
  • FUSE:  2A T
• DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: 
  • DIMENSIONS:  
    • 200W mm (7.87 in)| 80H mm (3.15 in) | 260D mm (10.24 in)
    • 290W mm (11.42 in) |180H (7.09 in) | 390D mm (15.35 in) – boxed
  • WEIGHT:  Kg. 1.2 – net (2.64 lbs), Kg. 2.2 – boxed (4.84 lbs)
  • FINISH:  Black anodised aluminium

Dedicated to the Series 5.2

PSX-5.2 is an evolution of the PSU-5: it retains Gold Note’s DNA in terms of silence, control and musicality, introducing targeted improvements to the mechanical structure, power supply and, above all, versatility of use, to further enhance performance and user experience.

Designed specifically as an external power supply dedicated to the 5.2 series, it is the perfect upgrade to improve the performance of your system and enjoy flawless listening sessions. A distinctive feature of this model is the new black anodised aluminium chassis: a technical solution that reduces interaction with magnetic fields, resulting in superior background silence and greater richness of micro details.

This structural purity is reinforced by a more stable, higher-current power supply engineered to deliver absolute control and extremely low noise under every operating condition. The result is a darker background, greater dynamic authority and a more solid, stable soundstage.

Thanks to its dual-output architecture, PSX-5.2 allows both a phono stage (PH-5 or PH-5.2) and a line-level source (CD-5, CD-5.2, HP-5.2 or DS-5.2) to remain permanently connected, elevating the entire front-end to a new level of performance.

When activated, the full energy reserve is entirely dedicated to the selected component, ensuring uncompromised power delivery, maximum stability and that effortless sense of control that transforms the listening experience into a true quantum leap.