Contact for purchase and more info The Gold Note DS-5.2 is a compact, fully balanced streamer DAC and digital preamplifier designed to bring high-end performance and flexibility to modern audio systems. Inspired by the successful DS-10 EVO platform, it offers a more compact and accessible approach without compromising Gold Note’s focus on musical accuracy, naturalness and build quality. DS-5.2 supports Roon Ready, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect and Spotify Lossless HD, along with Bluetooth In/Out, HDMI eARC and a dedicated digital output for use as a pure streamer. A colour touchscreen with album artwork provides an intuitive interface, while the integrated line preamplifier allows it to connect directly to a power amplifier or active system. Its fully balanced architecture is designed to minimise noise and interference while preserving dynamics, spatial depth and tonal coherence. Gold Note’s development approach centres on extensive reference recordings, with the goal of reproducing the character and intent of the original recording rather than adding artificial detail or coloration. The DS-5.2 is also upgradeable with the PSX-5.2 external power supply, allowing improved control, stability and dynamic performance as the system evolves. Designed, assembled and tested in Italy, it represents Gold Note’s Series 5.2 philosophy of making sophisticated high-end digital audio more compact, accessible and versatile. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Streaming DAC / Digital Preamplifier DAC: AKM AK4493 Network: LAN / Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.2, aptX HD, 24-bit Streaming: Roon Ready, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Deezer, vTuner Network playback: PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz; DSD256 Digital inputs: RCA coaxial, Toslink optical, HDMI eARC, USB-A, USB-C, LAN/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Digital outputs: RCA coaxial, Bluetooth Analog input: 1 × stereo RCA Analog outputs: RCA, XLR Headphone output: 6.3 mm Preamp: Variable volume control, selectable on/off Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.1 dB THD: 0.001% max S/N ratio: 125 dB Dynamic range: 120 dB Output impedance: 100 Ω Power: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; 35 W Dimensions: 200 × 80 × 260 mm Weight: 2 kg net / 3 kg boxed Finish: Black anodized aluminum Upgrade: Compatible with PSX-5.2 external power supply
