The Gold Note CD-5.2 CD player incorporates balanced XLR and digital output architecture for dedicated music enthusiasts seeking high-resolution physical disc playback. Operating with a high-precision Stream Unlimited tray-loading transport and an AKM AK4493 digital-to-analogue converter, the unit processes standard Red Book compact discs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs with minimal timing jitter. An integrated switchable digital volume control enables direct connection to power amplifiers or active loudspeakers, bypassing extraneous preamplification stages.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeLiving with the Gold Note CD-5.2 brings an immediate sense of tactile intention back to daily music listening. The front-panel touchscreen display and quiet tray mechanism deliver precise physical feedback, establishing a calm, focused atmosphere during evening album sessions. Its sandblasted aluminium enclosure isolates sensitive internal circuitry from acoustic vibrations, maintaining a silent background from which subtle instrumental harmonics emerge naturally. It functions as a focused physical source that simplifies your listening routine while preserving dynamic clarity.Key Acoustic & Design Features Precision Disc Transport: Stream Unlimited optical loader ensures accurate data extraction and seamless gapless playback during continuous recordings. Direct Preamplifier Output: Switchable digital volume attenuation allows direct integration with active loudspeakers or standalone power amplifiers. Shielded Aluminium Enclosure: Sandblasted, black anodised aluminium chassis shields internal audio paths from mechanical resonance and electrical interference. Authorised Dealer Support: Hi-Fi Centre is an authorised dealer for Gold Note, ensuring authentic product origin, manufacturer warranty coverage, and expert technical support. Technical Specifications Device Type: Compact disc player and transport with internal D/A converter D/A Converter: AKM AK4493 CD Mechanism: Stream Unlimited tray loader (SUOS-HiFi) Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW (Red Book standard) Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±0.3dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.001% maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 124dB Dynamic Response: 123dB Volume Control: Digital, switchable on/off Analogue Outputs: 1x balanced stereo XLR (2Vrms), 1x unbalanced stereo RCA (2Vrms) Digital Outputs: 1x S/PDIF coaxial (75Ω), 1x optical TOSLink Output Impedance: 100Ω Chassis Material: Black anodised sandblasted aluminium Display: Front-panel touchscreen interface Dimensions (W x H x D): 200 mm x 80 mm x 260 mm Weight: 3 kg Power Consumption: 30W
