CD-1000 MKII Deluxe CD Player

The CD-1000 MKII Deluxe compared to the Classic model features a DAC chip Burr-Brown PCM1792A (Classic has the Burr-Brown PCM1796) and a USB Digital Input Interface 24/192kHz resolution.

A COMPLETE SOURCE FOR DIGITAL, HIGH QUALITY MUSIC
CD-1000 is a state-of-the-art CD-player that integrates digital stage and analogue stage in one, elegant source.

In addition to being a CD-player, CD-1000 integrates also the DAC function featuring S/PDIF Coaxial and TOS-Optical digital inputs. The high-resolution D/A stage is entrusted to the top of the range converter from Burr Brown. It’s possible to choose between PCM1796 and PCM1792. The S/PDIF coaxial and TOS optical digital inputs are managed by the AKM receiver up to the frequency of 192kHz. Moreover, an USB port with a customised processor is available on demand. All these components confer a complete versatility which permits various uses of the cd-player: in addition to listening to CDs, it can be connected to the TV/DVD-Player via the coaxial and optical connections and it can be used for audio streaming from the computer via the optional USB port.

The Aluminium transport mechanism custom made in Austria drawer type based, JPL2800 is one of the best worldwide, provides a guaranteed maximum stability of rotation supplying a digital signal with extremely low jitter levels.

CD-1000 optionally features a digital volume control stage to drive power amplifiers or active speakers directly. All the information of the CD-player like track numbers and time passed is always shown on the big O-Led 3D display. The output stage is solid state, fully balanced and uses operational circuits with very low noise and distortion from Burr Brown in Dual-Mono configuration.

Powered by the GN Dual-Mono power supply with two incapsulated toroidal transformers custom made in Italy, the absolute quality of these components guarantees ultra low dispersion and optimal energetic performance. All of this is perceivable as natural clean, detailed and accurate sound.

All of this is perceivable during the audition as absolute cleanness, accurate focus and details. The air vents are an example of the integration of design and functionality which take form from Gold Note's multi awarded PH-10 phono stage and feature all the Gold Note electronics, turning them immediately recognizable.

1000 SERIES DESIGN
The unique modular design of the 1000 series allows external/internal upgrades to push CD-1000 beyond the limits of a regular CD-player, including an external Class-A tube output stage (TUBE-1006 or 1012) and the external Super Power Supply PSU-1000 or 1250.

A COMPLETE SOURCE
“CD-Player” doesn’t even begin to describe its advanced functionality like the Coax, and TOS Optical (high-res 24/192 USB otional) digital inputs.

TANK STRUCTURE
The aesthetics of the CD-1000 combine absolute elegance with an efficient vibration damping and a total shielding from the electromagnetic interferences and is constructed with a sandwich structure in thick steel and aluminum.

FINISHES
Brushed Aluminum Black, Silver or Gold

MAIN FEATURES

• CD-PLAYER:  CD transport with integrated D/A converter
• DAC:  24bit/192kHz Burr-Brown PCM1792A
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  20Hz-20kHz @ +/-0.3dB
• THD – TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:  0.001% max
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO:  128dB
• DYNAMIC RESPONSE:  127dB
• VOLUME CONTROL:  Switchable On/Off digital partializer
• MECHANIC:  Aluminium JPL-2800 Stream-Unlimited
• SPEED FLUCTUATION:  0.0001%
• CD FORMATS:  Red Book
• DISC COMPATIBILITY:  CD, CD-R, CD-RW
• REMOTE CONTROL:  Multifunctional remote included

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

• DIGITAL INPUTS: 
  • 1x RCA S/PDIF coaxial
  • 1x TOS 24bit/192kHz
  • 1x USB-B DSD256 and 32bit/384kHz (CD-1000 MKII DSD model only)
• ANALOGUE OUTPUTS:
  • 1x unbalanced RCA
  • 1x balanced XLR
  • 1x TUBE-1012
• DIGITAL OUTPUTS:  1x S/PDIF Coax 75Ω
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:  50Ω
• LINE OUTPUT LEVEL: 
  • RCA 2Vrms
  • XLR 2Vrms

POWER

• POWER CONSUMPTION:  30W
• POWER SUPPLY:  100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz Dual-Mono power supply
• FUSE (220/240V):  1A F/T
• FUSE (100/120V) :  2A F/T

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• DIMENSIONS:  16.93″ W | 5.31″ H | 14.76″ D
• WEIGHT:  Kg. 12 – net (26.46 lbs) Kg. 16 – boxed (35.27 lbs)

The ideal companion for the 1000 series

PSU-1250 and PSU-1000 are the super inductive external power supplies dedicated to the 1000 Gold Note series, such as CD-1000 MkII, P-1000 MkII and PH-1000. Both PSU-1250 and PSU-1000 are the result of a sophisticated design with an inductive filter on the analog stage and power supply via a double inductor for the positive and negative stage. PSU-1250 has a configuration of 7 transformers, of which 4 are dedicated exclusively to the power stage, with a transformer for the galvanic isolation of the audio stage and 3 to the Dual Choke inductive filter.

PSU-1000 is instead powered by a 5 transformer configuration, 4 for power and galvanic isolation and one for the Dual Choke inductive filter. These external power supplies perfectly filter the electrical signal eliminating possible interference and disturbances so as to allow the electronics to express the sonic characteristics at their best. PSU-1250 and PSU-1000 provide ultra-clean power and all the necessary power without generating Electro Magnetic Interference or Radio-Frequency Interference that could affect the audio signal. All this translates into greater dynamics, better resolution, precise details and maximum realism.