{"product_id":"gold-note-ds-5-2-music-streamer-and-dac-preamp","title":"Gold Note DS-5.2 Music Streamer \u0026 DAC Preamp – Roon Ready, HDMI eARC, aptX HD Bluetooth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ab-product-description\" style=\"text-align: center; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring streaming and digital sources into your hi-fi with the Gold Note DS-5.2. Its network player, DAC, preamplifier and headphone functions combine in a compact component with connections for television audio and Bluetooth playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAKM AK4493 DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e – a fully balanced internal architecture keeps noise low and dynamics intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming built in\u003c\/strong\u003e – Roon Ready, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Deezer, vTuner and UPnP\/DLNA, up to PCM 32-bit\/384 kHz and DSD256.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC with CEC\u003c\/strong\u003e – connect your TV directly, with CEC support for smoother integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.2 in and out\u003c\/strong\u003e – aptX HD both for receiving from a phone and for sending audio out to another Bluetooth device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e – streamer\/DAC into an integrated amp, digital preamp straight into a power amp or active speakers, or pure transport via its coaxial digital output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e – album artwork on the front panel, with the GN Control app for inputs, volume and settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose fixed DAC output or variable preamp output over balanced XLR or RCA. A front headphone output makes it just as useful for personal listening. The DS-5.2 can also be upgraded later with an optional external power supply from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC: AKM AK4493, fully balanced architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork playback: up to PCM 32-bit\/384 kHz, DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: coaxial, optical, USB-A, USB-C, network, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth 5.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: balanced XLR, RCA (fixed or variable), coaxial digital, headphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth: 5.2 in\/out with aptX HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: color touchscreen with album artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-product-shipping-returns\" style=\"text-align: center; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e – We ship exclusively within the United Kingdom. Orders are processed within 1 business day, with estimated delivery in 5–8 business days after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e – Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, subject to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Support\u003c\/strong\u003e – Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM (UK local time). Business days exclude weekends and UK bank holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67819623350522,"sku":null,"price":937.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/5353\/1642\/files\/DS-5.2-anteprima.png?v=1792619721","url":"https:\/\/audiobass.co.uk\/products\/gold-note-ds-5-2-music-streamer-and-dac-preamp","provider":"Audio Bass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}