CD-1000 MKII Deluxe DSD CD Player

High-End Italian CD Player & DAC with Analog Soul

The CD-1000 MKII Deluxe DSD is Gold Note’s flagship CD player and high-resolution DAC, merging exquisite Italian craftsmanship with reference-level digital performance. As part of Gold Note’s 1000 Series, this model is built to satisfy audiophiles who demand more than just playback—it delivers a true analog listening experience from digital sources.

Engineered around a high-precision transport mechanism and featuring top-tier D/A conversion with native DSD support, the CD-1000 MKII Deluxe DSD goes beyond expectations. It’s designed not just to read discs, but to reveal the full sonic character of your music—whether played from CD, streamed through the coaxial and optical inputs, or upsampled from your favorite digital transport.

Features That Matter

• Integrated Reference DAC:  High-resolution converter supporting up to 24bit/192kHz and native DSD over USB.
• Premium Build:  Solid aluminum chassis, precision mechanical CD transport, and Gold Note’s signature Deluxe finish.
• True Versatility:  Functions as both a top-end CD player and standalone DAC for digital sources.
• Modular System Ready:  Expandable with Gold Note external power supplies (PSU-1250 or PSU-1000) or tube output stages for even greater musicality.

Designed for Pure Musical Emotion

The CD-1000 MKII Deluxe DSD combines timeless elegance with modern functionality, providing ultra-low jitter and ultra-high signal fidelity. Its internal Dual-Mono power supply and high-end components ensure deep dynamics, warm timbre, and crystal-clear resolution across all frequencies.

Perfect for high-end audio systems that need both a top-class digital transport and an audiophile-grade DAC, all in one meticulously crafted unit.

What is DSD?

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) is a high-resolution audio format used primarily in high-end digital audio playback systems. It was originally developed by Sony and Philips for use in SACDs (Super Audio CDs) and is known for delivering extremely detailed and natural sound.

How DSD Works:

• Unlike traditional PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) used in CDs (like 16-bit/44.1kHz), DSD uses a 1-bit signal at a very high sampling rate — typically 2.8224 MHz (64x CD quality).
• Instead of storing the absolute value of each sample like PCM, DSD records changes in the audio signal, capturing the waveform with incredible precision.

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.