Gold Note - PA-10 EVO - Mono/Stereo Power Amplifier

Compact and powerful. 140W stereo. 280W mono. The Gold Note PA-10 EVO is a fully balanced, high-power mono/stereo power amplifier with adjustable damping factor, GN Link master-slave switching, balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, and the ultra-solid Series 10 solid aluminium chassis — in three stunning finishes. Designed and built in Florence, Italy.

Compact and Powerful — No Compromises

There is a class of power amplifier built to impress with size and weight. And then there is the Gold Note PA-10 EVO — a compact, fully balanced power amplifier that proves exceptional performance and modest dimensions are not mutually exclusive. Musically engaging and powerfully controlled, it delivers up to 140 watts per channel in stereo and up to 280 watts in mono configuration, driving a wide selection of loudspeakers with the authority and refinement that the best recordings demand.

Carefully designed with select components, meticulously assembled and tested by hand in Florence, Italy, the PA-10 EVO brings the ultra-solid Series 10 chassis — crafted from solid aluminium and inspired by Italian design and Gold Note's modular philosophy — to a power amplifier that punches far above its physical weight. This is an amplifier built for the modern high-end audio system: one that values performance, versatility, and considered engineering in equal measure.

Stereo and Mono — One Amplifier, Two Personalities

The PA-10 EVO's most compelling capability is its dual operating mode. In stereo configuration, it delivers 2 × 140 watts into 8Ω — or 2 × 140 watts into 4Ω — with a sound that is controlled, detailed, and musically engaging across the full range of programme material. Pair two PA-10 EVO units as monoblocks, and each channel receives the full 280 watts of a dedicated amplifier — with the channel separation, power reserve, and low-frequency authority that only a true monoblock configuration can deliver.

For those beginning with a single unit in stereo and wishing to expand, the upgrade path is clear: add a second PA-10 EVO, switch both to mono, and unlock a level of performance that would otherwise require a substantially larger investment.

Adjustable Damping Factor — Matched to Any Loudspeaker

The PA-10 EVO includes a switchable damping factor — High (250) or Low (25) — allowing the amplifier to be optimally matched to virtually any loudspeaker design. High damping (250) provides firm, precise control over the speaker's bass drivers — ideal for ported designs, large floor-standers, and bass-heavy material that rewards tight, well-controlled low-frequency performance. Low damping (25) softens the amplifier's grip on the bass drivers, producing a warmer, more relaxed character — often preferred with sealed-box designs, stand-mount speakers, and more intimate musical styles.

This flexibility makes the PA-10 EVO genuinely compatible with everything from compact mini-monitors to demanding 3-way floor-standing designs — with the correct sonic character for each, at the flick of a switch.

Fully Balanced Architecture — XLR and RCA Inputs

The PA-10 EVO's fully balanced internal architecture is reflected in its input stage: both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are provided, with input sensitivity of 2.5Vrms on both connections. Input impedance of 3.6kΩ (RCA) and 7.2kΩ (XLR) ensures compatibility with a wide range of preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and source components with variable outputs — including the Gold Note DS-5.2 streaming DAC when used in preamplifier mode.

GN Link — Master-Slave System Integration

GN Link technology allows the PA-10 EVO to be switched on and off automatically by a connected Gold Note source component in master-slave mode. The amplifier powers up when the source powers up, and powers down when the source powers down — removing the need for manual switching and enabling a seamlessly integrated, system-level approach to power management.

The Italian Design — Series 10 Solid Aluminium Chassis

The PA-10 EVO's chassis is drawn from Gold Note's Series 10 — a solid aluminium construction that provides exceptional rigidity, effective electromagnetic shielding, and a tactile quality that communicates the care of its construction. Available in three anodised finishes — Black, Silver, and Gold — each with a traditional brushed finish, it is a component that earns its place at the centre of any system as a statement of intent as much as a statement of sound.

Feature Cards

⚡ 140W Stereo / 280W Mono — Switchable

Two PA-10 EVO units as monoblocks deliver 280W per channel — a scalable, future-proof architecture that grows from a single stereo amplifier to a full monoblock pair. Fully balanced design throughout, with THD of 0.01% at 1W and frequency response from 5Hz to 50kHz.

🎛️ Adjustable Damping Factor — High (250) or Low (25)

Switch between high damping (250) for tight, controlled bass with floor-standers and ported designs, or low damping (25) for a warmer character with stand-mounts and sealed enclosures — the PA-10 EVO is matched to any loudspeaker.

🔗 GN Link — Master-Slave Integration

GN Link technology enables automatic on/off switching controlled by a connected Gold Note source component — for seamless, system-level power management without manual intervention.

🏗️ Series 10 Solid Aluminium Chassis — Three Finishes

The ultra-solid Series 10 chassis — hand-assembled from solid aluminium with a traditional brushed anodised finish — in Black, Silver, or Gold. Italian design. Florence craftsmanship. Built to last.

Editorial Blockquote

"Musically engaging and controlled, capable of driving a wide selection of loudspeakers with power and control. Compact and powerful: no compromises." — Gold Note

At-a-Glance Bullets

• Mono/stereo power amplifier — fully balanced
• Stereo power output: 2 × 140W (8Ω) / 2 × 140W (4Ω)
• Mono power output: 1 × 280W (8Ω) / 1 × 280W (4Ω) — use two units as monoblocks
• Frequency response: 5Hz–50kHz (–3dB)
• THD: 0.01% (1kHz @ 1W)
• Adjustable damping factor: High = 250 / Low = 25
• Balanced XLR input — 2.5Vrms / 7.2kΩ
• Unbalanced RCA input — 2.5Vrms / 3.6kΩ
• Speaker outputs: binding posts
• GN Link — master-slave on/off from connected source
• Select audio components — hand-assembled and hand-tested in Florence, Italy
• Power consumption: < 6W (no signal) / < 1W (standby)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 80 × 260mm — Weight: 3kg
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 35°C
• Available in Black, Silver, and Gold

Finish / Colour Options

• Black (black anodised aluminium — traditional brushed finish)
• Silver (silver anodised aluminium — traditional brushed finish)
• Gold (gold anodised aluminium — traditional brushed finish)

Specifications

Performance

Inputs

Outputs

Connectivity

Power

General

Closing Quote

"140 watts in stereo. 280 watts in mono. In a chassis that fits in the palm of your hand. The Gold Note PA-10 EVO — compact, powerful, and built without compromise."