Gold Note HP-5.2 Headphone Amplifier

Redefined personal listening excellence

The Gold Note HP-5.2 delivers Class-A Dual-Mono performance in compact 200×80×260mm chassis. Features SABRE ES9023 DAC, Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX, 4 headphone outputs, and complete analog Studio processing for ultimate headphone optimization.

SABRE ES9023 digital conversion

Premium SABRE ES9023 DAC via USB-C (PCM 48kHz) + Bluetooth 5.2 HD aptX 24-bit wireless. 20Hz-20kHz ±0dB response, 0.015% THD+N @1kHz, 105dB SNR. Real-time adjustments via touchscreen without interrupting playback.

Complete Studio analog processing

Adjustable Crossfeed recreates loudspeaker soundstage (full spectrum/highs/mids/lows). Harman Curve headphone EQ, Superflat high-frequency linearization, variable Damping Factor, Gain (low/mid/high), L/R Balance control.

Universal headphone compatibility

5W maximum power drives IEMs to high-impedance planars effortlessly. 4 outputs: 3.5mm/6.3mm unbalanced, 4.4mm/4-pin XLR balanced. Mono/Stereo operation with channel swapping. Trigger In/Out system synchronization.

Flexible line connectivity

Analog inputs: RCA (5Vrms max), XLR balanced (8Vrms max). Line outputs: RCA/XLR balanced (apply Studio settings). Bypass mode maintains preamp wiring. Perfect match for PH-5.2 and our vinyl ecosystem.

5 Series compact design

3kg net aluminum chassis optimized for vibration isolation. Power consumption <25W. Multifunctional remote + touchscreen + SKC knob control. Available exclusively at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY.

Technical Specifications

Ultimate personal listening platform

Perfect companion for 5 Series electronics and complete Gold Note systems. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo for headphone matching and Studio optimization.