{"product_id":"gold-note-cd-5-kopia","title":"Gold Note CD-5.2","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eGold Note CD-5.2 CD Player\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Gold Note CD-5.2 is a statement CD player for the audiophile who believes the format still has more to give. Built around a high-precision Stream Unlimited tray-loading mechanism and the AKM AK4493 DAC — the same chip found in the DS-5.2 streaming DAC — it approaches CD replay with the same rigour Gold Note applies across the Series 5.2 range. The design philosophy here is unambiguous: not incremental improvements, but meaningful, audible changes that justify the upgrade on every listen. The new black sandblasted anodised aluminium chassis minimises interaction with magnetic fields, creating a more stable electrical and mechanical environment that lowers the noise floor and allows the finest recorded detail to surface more naturally. With a signal-to-noise ratio of 124dB and total harmonic distortion of just 0.001%, the measurements reflect what the listening confirms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eContact the team at Martins Hi-Fi to discuss the CD-5.2 and arrange a private demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAKM AK4493 DAC with 20Hz–20kHz frequency response at ±0.3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStream Unlimited tray-loading mechanism with 0.0001% speed fluctuation and Gapless playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e124dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.001% maximum total harmonic distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFully balanced analogue outputs alongside versatile digital outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlack sandblasted anodised aluminium chassis engineered to reduce magnetic field interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntuitive touchscreen display with volume control and multifunctional remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUpgradeable with the optional PSX-5.2 external inductive power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe mechanism at the heart of the CD-5.2 is supplied by Stream Unlimited, one of the most respected names in precision CD transport engineering. Speed fluctuation is held to just 0.0001%, which has a direct bearing on the accuracy of digital-to-analogue conversion — reduced jitter and timing error translate into a more stable, coherent soundstage and better low-level detail resolution. Gapless playback is supported, ensuring that live recordings and concept albums are presented as intended, without artificial silences between tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe AKM AK4493 DAC handles conversion with a dynamic range of 123dB, and the fully balanced analogue output stage means the CD-5.2 can connect directly to balanced preamplifier or integrated amplifier inputs without compromise. Digital outputs are also provided for those who prefer to use an external DAC or processor. The chassis itself is not simply an aesthetic decision — the sandblasted anodised aluminium construction has been specifically chosen and engineered to reduce its interaction with magnetic fields, isolating the sensitive circuitry within from a common source of interference that affects both noise floor and micro-detail retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Listening Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe CD-5.2 makes a compelling case for what CD replay can achieve when the engineering is genuinely thoughtful. The combination of a precision transport, a capable DAC, and a low-noise chassis produces a presentation with real clarity and solidity — bass lines that are defined rather than approximate, a midrange with body and presence, and high frequencies that extend naturally without artificial sheen. The 124dB signal-to-noise ratio is not merely an impressive number on a specification sheet; in practice it manifests as a genuinely black background against which musical detail is presented with exceptional clarity, particularly on quieter passages and complex recordings where lesser players begin to lose composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGold Note is based in Florence, Italy, and the CD-5.2 is the latest expression of their commitment to the CD format as a serious audiophile medium. The Series 5.2 range — which includes the PH-5.2 phono stage, DS-5.2 streaming DAC, and HP-5.2 headphone amplifier — shares a common design language, build philosophy, and upgrade path via the PSX-5.2 external power supply, making the CD-5.2 a natural component within a coordinated Gold Note system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAKM AK4493\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz ±0.3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e0.001% maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e124dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e123dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStream Unlimited tray loader (SUOS-Hifi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSpeed Fluctuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e0.0001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDisc Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCD, CD-R, CD-RW (Red Book)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGapless Playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFully balanced analogue, digital outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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