S3 (Signature & Anniversary)

The S3 Anniversary is a true DualMono high-end audio integrated amplifier using the famous Gold Note proprietary MirrorAmp™ design technology that virtually eliminates the best audio distortion even at high levels of volume. The amplifier features a power supply enhanced by two massive custom transformers.


The two transformers are dedicated to the audio signal path exclusively, an internal galvanically insulated third transformer drives all the functions that could adversely affect the amplifier’s sound, such as all the accessories functions including the motor of the volume control, LED lights, etc. The S3 Anniversary does not have active or passive filters on the audio signal path. The amplifier features thermal switches to turn off the unit if it reaches an internal high temperature. This feature, while preventing, dangerous operating conditions also enables the amplifier to achieve the very best sonic performance eliminating completely any audio signal path interference.

The amplifier chassis is made of Steel to minimize RFI and EMI interference. The remote volume control is powered by a motorized inductive plastic film ALPS 50Kohm potentiometer setup to let the amplifier work very smoothly raising up the volume gently to be able working perfectly even with high sensitivity speakers as well as the mid-efficiency ones.


The S3 Anniversary features a Virtual Vinyl line RCA stereo input. The exclusive Gold Note Virtual Vinyl input allows the unit to perform a warmer audio signal and higher gain for all line sources enhancing such nice
audio benefits.


The S3 Anniversary features a high-quality built-in headphone amplifier having a 6,3mm jack output, a remote volume control, 4 RCA line inputs, one XLR line input (optionally RCA), and 1 Virtual Vinyl line input.

Technical specifications

POWER OUTPUT

100w + 100w @ 20-20000Hz

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

20Hz – 20KHz @ +/- 3dB

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)

<0.08% THD @ 20Hz-20KH

RATIO SIGNAL/NOISE

105dB

SLEW RATE

13 V/μs Line

VOLUME CONTROL

Motorised ALPS potentiometer

ANLOGUE INPUT

4x Line RCA

1x XLR

1x RCA Virtual Vinyl stereo (to enhance virtual analogue replay)

HEADPHONE

6.3mm jack

INPUT IMPEDENCE

47kΩ

INPUT SENSITIVITY

550mV (all input)

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Speaker connectors: gold plated binding posts

Fixed output: one stereo RCA (optional variable)

POWER

100V, 115V, 230V, 50/60Hz

(depending on market destination not convertible)

POWER TRANSFOMERS

2 audio E core customised + 1 service unit

 

POWER CONSUMPTION

Max: 350W

Min: 40W

S3

Manual: download >

 

S3 SIGNATURE

Manual: download >

DIMENSIONS:

425mm L x 105mm H x 350mm D

WEIGHT:

12Kg

FRONT PANEL

Brushed Black or Silver anodised aluminium

 

CASE

Black powder coated

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