{"product_id":"gold-note-hp-5-2-kopfhoererverstaerker-schwarz","title":"Gold Note HP-5.2 Headphone Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Note HP-5.2 is a balanced Class A headphone amplifier in dual-mono design that combines four headphone outputs, Bluetooth aptX HD and analogue sound-shaping tools in one compact chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black version is made from brushed, anodised aluminium and built in Tuscany. On the front you'll find a touchscreen, a rotary knob and no fewer than four sockets – from in-ears with a 3.5 mm plug to balanced over-ears with 4-pin XLR. Fiddling with adapters? They can stay in the drawer from now on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the HP-5.2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it does things you rarely find in this price class. Crossfeed brings the soundstage of old stereo recordings out of the middle of your head and back in front of you, the Harman curve and Superflat mode tailor the voicing to your headphones, and the switchable damping factor tames dynamic drivers that like to ring on. On top of that you get three gain settings, balance and a mono switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because music often comes from the phone these days, the HP-5.2 receives Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD in 24 bit. A USB-C input (PCM up to 48 kHz) takes sound from your laptop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower with composure: up to 5 W are on tap, and the signal-to-noise ratio is 105 dB. Quiet passages stay black, loud ones stay clean – even with headphones that would normally demand a bigger amplifier. Via its RCA and XLR line outputs, the HP-5.2 also works as a line preamp for active speakers or a power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the HP-5.2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who finally wants to drive their good headphones properly without spending a fortune – at the desk, in the living room or as the hub of a small active system. Bottom line: the USB input is limited to 48 kHz. If you want to play hi-res files from your computer at full resolution, pair the HP-5.2 with an external DAC or take a look at the bigger HP-10 Deluxe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HP-5.2 is the entry point into the Gold Note headphone world, but not a stripped-down one: true Class A, four outputs, sound-shaping tools, Bluetooth. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we help you set gain, damping and curve to suit your headphones – it often makes more difference than you'd think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: headphone amplifier and line preamp, Class A, dual mono, balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black, brushed anodised aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output power: max. 5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone outputs (front): 3.5 mm and 6.3 mm unbalanced, 4.4 mm (Pentaconn) and 4-pin XLR balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine outputs: 1× RCA, 1× XLR (line preamp mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue inputs: 1× RCA (max. 5 Vrms), 1× XLR (max. 8 Vrms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs: 1× USB-C (PCM up to 48 kHz), Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD (24 bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\/A converter: ESS Sabre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: low, mid, high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound functions: crossfeed (full band or highs\/mids\/lows), Harman curve, Superflat, damping factor high\/low, balance, stereo\/mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N): 0.015 % (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation: touchscreen, rotary knob, IR remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 100–240 V, 50\/60 Hz; power consumption max. 25 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 80 × 260 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: multifunction remote control (IR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich headphones can I connect to the HP-5.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically all of them. The HP-5.2 has four outputs on the front: 3.5 mm and 6.3 mm unbalanced plus 4.4 mm Pentaconn and 4-pin XLR balanced. With three gain settings and up to 5 W, it drives sensitive in-ears as well as high-impedance or low-sensitivity over-ear models, without you needing any adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I listen to music from my phone with the HP-5.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HP-5.2 receives Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD in 24 bit, which is clearly better than basic Bluetooth. There is also a USB-C input for computers, although it is limited to PCM up to 48 kHz. You connect analogue sources via RCA or XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the HP-5.2 drive speakers too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndirectly, yes. Via its RCA and XLR line outputs, the HP-5.2 works as a line preamp. You connect active speakers or a power amplifier with passive speakers to it. Connecting speakers directly isn't possible because there is no power stage – a compact solution would be the Gold Note PA-10 EVO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gold Note HP-5.2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we help you get the most out of your headphones. We advise you honestly whether the HP-5.2 or an HP-10 suits your headphones better, set gain and sound options with you, and are there for you after the purchase too – by phone, WhatsApp or right here in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the HP-5.2 you'll find matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhoererkabel\"\u003eheadphone cables\u003c\/a\u003e. For hi-res from your computer, add an external \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you want to connect speakers later, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53808894378320,"sku":"305514","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-hp-5-2-kopfhoererverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1792503376","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/gold-note-hp-5-2-kopfhoererverstaerker-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}