Gold Note HP-10 Headphone Amplifier

Gold Note HP-10 Headphone Amplifier

The HP-10 from Gold Note is a venture into new territory for the brand. HP-10 is a headphone amplifier that brings together the attention to detail, the component and the build quality that Gold Note are famed for – and which gives them their signature “Italian Sound” – to the realm of headphone listening.

The Gold Note HP-10 is a fully-featured headphone amplifier that breathes life into headphones, and as is the case with so much of Gold Note’s product line, the abundance of available features makes this a one-box solution for personalised listening.

Experience the magic that comes from truly exceptional headphone amplification.

Features

The Gold Note HP-10 is a fully-balanced, real Class-A Dual-Mono design, engineered with audio-grade discrete components guaranteeing incredible performance and sound quality. The audio signal path is made up entirely of analogue components.

Outputs include a balanced XLR output, a balanced 4.4mm jack output and unbalanced 6.3mm and 3.5mm jack outputs. On the HP-10 BT version (see Versions below) Bluetooth aptX HD 5.1 is included giving you every connection type you may need.

One of the features unique to this headphone amplifier is Crossfeed functionality. With this feature you have 4 Crossfeed controls to precisely adjust the soundstage presented by your headphones. You can fully or partially merge the left and right channels to present a more realistic 3D image depending on the music you are listening to and the headphones in use.

You can also apply the Harman Curve to the highs, mids, bass or to the full spectrum, in real time, in any combination you desire. In addition, HP-10 gives you control over the gain, the phase and also features a superflat option you can apply to the signal. All of these adjustments occur in the analogue domain offering exceptional fidelity and allow you to match and perfect virtually any headphones.

All controls are handled via the intuitive touchscreen and the single knob on the front of the unit and via the included Gold Note remote control.

Versions

The HP-10 comes in three versions;

• HP-10 – Fully analogue headphone amplifier
• HP-10 BT – Featuring Bluetooth aptX HD 5.1 output and ESS Sabre DAC – Special Order Item.
• HP-10 DELUXE – Featuring Bluetooth aptX HD 5.1 output, USB-C input and AKM AK4493 DAC

Next Step

To make the very most of the HP-10, pair with the compatible Gold Note PSU-10 EVO power supply.