Gold Note PH-10

The Gold Note PH-10 is a high-performance phono stage designed and built in Florence, Italy. It sits at the heart of the Gold Note analogue range, offering a level of flexibility and sonic performance that makes it genuinely suitable for a wide variety of cartridges and systems — from entry-level moving magnet to high-output moving coil.

Single Knob Control

Rather than banks of DIP switches or multiple menus, the PH-10 uses Gold Note's Single Knob Control system. A large TFT display on the front panel shows all current settings clearly, and a single rotary control lets you navigate and adjust every parameter — loading, gain, equalisation curve — without disconnecting cables or reaching around the back of your rack. It is an elegant solution to a problem that has frustrated vinyl enthusiasts for years.

MM and MC Compatibility

The PH-10 handles both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, with a wide range of loading and gain options accessible entirely from the front panel. This makes it straightforward to match the PH-10 precisely to whichever cartridge you are running — and equally straightforward to change if your cartridge changes.

Equalisation Curves

Beyond the standard RIAA curve, the PH-10 offers additional equalisation options to accommodate older records cut to different standards. For collectors of vintage vinyl, this is a meaningful practical advantage rather than a marketing point.

Technical Specifications

Who Is It For?

The PH-10 suits anyone running a serious turntable who wants precise cartridge matching without the faff of switches and screwdrivers. It pairs naturally with Gold Note's own turntables — the Gold Note Pianosa or the Gold Note Mediterraneo — and works equally well as a standalone upgrade in a mixed system. If you are running a cartridge such as the Gold Note Donatello or the Gold Note Tuscany, the PH-10 is a logical and well-matched partner.

Buying from Martins Hi-Fi

Martins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. We are one of very few UK dealers for Gold Note, and we can demonstrate the PH-10 in our Norwich showroom alongside a full Gold Note system. Dave and Chris are on hand to help you get the most from your analogue setup and to advise on cartridge matching.

Contact us at [email protected], call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our Why Martins Hi-Fi page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.