Gold Note Headphone Amplifier HP-10 Deluxe

New generation Class-A headphone amplifier

The Gold Note HP-10 Deluxe delivers pure analog Class-A Dual-Mono performance with 10W maximum headphone power. Features 4 headphone outputs (3.5mm, 6.3mm unbalanced; 4.4mm, 4-pin XLR balanced) plus AK4493 DAC with USB-C (DSD512/768kHz) and Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX.

Studio-grade analog processing

4 adjustable Crossfeed modes recreate natural 3D soundstage. Harman Curve headphone EQ, Superflat linearization, variable Damping Factor (High/Low), 0/180° phase switch. All processing implemented in analog domain for ultimate purity.

AK4493 digital conversion (Deluxe)

Premium AKM AK4493 DAC handles USB-C input up to DSD512/PCM 768kHz. Bluetooth 5.1 HD aptX wireless streaming. 20Hz-20kHz ±0.3dB response, 0.015% THD+N @1kHz, 110dB SNR. Real-time settings via touchscreen, SKC knob, or remote.

Universal headphone compatibility

10W maximum power across all impedances. L/R Balance control compensates headphone driver mismatch. Mono mode (L+R sum, L-only, R-only). Trigger In/Out synchronizes with system components. Bypass mode maintains system wiring.

Flexible line connectivity

Analog inputs: RCA (5Vrms max), XLR balanced (8Vrms max). Line outputs: RCA unbalanced + XLR balanced (apply all Studio settings). Perfect companion for PH-10/PH-5.2 and our complete vinyl ecosystem.

10 Series compact excellence

200×80×260mm aluminum chassis (3.5kg net). Power consumption <25W. PSU-10 EVO external power supply upgrade available. Remote control, touchscreen, SKC knob control. Available exclusively at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY.

Technical Specifications

Reference headphone listening solution

Perfect match for PA-10 amplifiers and complete 10 Series systems. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo for headphone/Studio feature optimization.