The HP-10 is Goldnotes brand new high-end headphone amplifier designed for discerning audiophiles, featuring a Dual-Mono Class-A balanced design that preserves signal purity and delivers exceptional audio quality. It supports any type of headphones thanks to its 4 headphone outputs, the extensive features and powerful output. The audio path is designed entirely in the analogue domain and through high-quality discrete components. All settings applied in real-time in the analog domain. Combining top-notch audio quality, versatile connectivity, and unique features, the HP-10 is an outstanding amplifier at an unbeatable price. The HP-10 features a touchscreen display with an intuitive interface that allows for quick adjustments and a super easy user experience. Ideal for all high-end systems, the HP-10 offers incredible options such as 4 Crossfeed modes for a natural 3D soundstage, Harman curve equalisation, variable gain and damping factor, along with a 0/180° phase switch. The unit is available in three different models – with the additional digital inputs such as the Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX (HP-10 BT) and a premium DAC with USB-C input (HP-10 Deluxe) to become a fully standalone unit. Features: Studio Crossfeed mixes L/R channels to recreate a sound stage, as if listening to loudspeakers. Harman Curve optimises the EQ for listening with headphones. Superflat linearises the response for the highs. DF adjusts the Damping factor perfectly matching your headphones. Balance Allows you to control the volume of the L/R channels to ensure a personalised listening experience according to your auditory needs. This is a crucial feature since the headphones’ drivers are hard to match perfectly. Input All models feature balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs. The HP-10 BT features also Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX. The HP-10 DELUXE additionally offers a USB-C digital input on top of the Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX. The digital inputs available on the BT and DELUXE models allow you to stream your music directly from a smartphone, tablet or computer. Output A vast range of outputs allows you to use the HP-10 with your favourite headphones – unbalanced (3.5 mm, 6.3 mm) and balanced (4.4 mm, 4-pin XLR) connectors are available on the front panel. You can also select the line outputs to send audio to the RCA/XLR outputs and use the HP-10 as your line preamp, while also applying all the Studio settings. Specs Features HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER – Class-A Dual/Mono FREQUENCY RESPONSE – 20Hz-20kHz ± 0.3dB THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) – +N0,015% @ 1kHz SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) – 110dB D/A CONVERTER – ESS ES9023 (HP-10 BT)AKM AK4493 (HP-10 DELUXE) BLUETOOTH – 5.1 HD aptX (HP-10 DELUXE, HP-10 BT) CROSSFEED – Adjustable(full spectrum or lows / mids / highs) ANALOGUE EQ – Harman Curve, Superflat DAMPING FACTOR – Adjustable (High/Low) PHASE – Adjustable (0/180) IR RECEIVER – For multifunctional remote control HEADPHONE OUTPUTS – 3,5mm jack (unbalanced)6,3mm jack (unbalanced)4,4mm jack (balanced)4-pin XLR (balanced) LINE OUTPUTS – 1x unbalanced RCA1x balanced XLR ANALOGUE INPUTS – 1x unbalanced RCA (5 Vrms max)1x balanced XLR (8 Vrms max) DIGITAL INPUTS – 1x USB-C up to DSD512, PCM 768kHz (HP-10 DELUXE)5.1 HD aptX (HP-10 DELUXE, HP-10 BT) POWER SUPPLY – 100-240V, 50/60Hz POWER CONSUMPTION – Max 25W FUSE – 3,15 AMP T DIMENSIONS – 200mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D WEIGHT – Kg. 3.5 – net, Kg. 4.5 – boxed Firmware VERSION 2.2.8 Implemented new firmware update feature to launch the update via GN Control Improved management for Gapless albums/tracks Fixed minor bugs when setting DAC mode from GN Control Download and install the latest firmware version from the SETTINGS menu.
