Combining streaming, DAC and preamplifier functionality, the N-05XD is a distinguished piece of engineering featuring some of Esoteric 's latest technical innovations. This is the case of the “Master Sound Discrete DAC”, a D/A conversion scheme entirely designed by the Japanese firm, in whose conception the nuances inherent to the music recording and mixing processes have been taken into account, in order to gain sound presence and warmth while maintaining tonal precision.
Another key element of the N-05XD is the networking circuitry that it incorporates, specifically designed for audio applications, to which must be added a regulated linear power supply that includes several specialized toroidal transformers and an independent system for the control sections and the function display.
Esoteric 's new network music player also includes audiophile-grade line preamplification circuitry, including one of the brand's complex and precise QVCS volume attenuators and an output separator stage equipped with the celebrated HCLD circuit, whose incredible “slew rate” of 2,000 V/us provides the N-05XD with extraordinary dynamic capacity.
The N-05XD is completed with the powerful Sound Stream control app exclusive to the Japanese firm, an all-metal construction in line with Esoteric 's usual perfectionism.
Characteristics:
- Reference network music player with integrated preamplifier.
- Network connection circuitry based on that of the absolute reference model N-01XD.
- Esoteric 's exclusive Master Sound Discrete DAC D/A conversion scheme.
- Linear power supply equipped with several toroidal transformers.
- Esoteric exclusive QVCS very high precision attenuator.
- Compatible (via USB) with PCM signals up to 32 bits/384 kHz and DSD up to 22.5 MHz.
- Analog circuits executed with audiophile grade components.
- Esoteric exclusive ES-LINK Analog high current analog inputs/outputs.
- USB, AES/EBU, coaxial and optical digital inputs.
- External synchronization signal socket (10 MHz).
- Balanced headphone jack with 4-pin XLR connector.
- Management “App” – compatible with iOS and Android – Sound Stream exclusive to Esoteric .
- All-metal, anti-resonant construction.
- Integrated Bluetooth receiver (version 4.0).
- Dimensions: 445 x 131 x 377 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 13.8 kg.
Offer by exdemo for a single unit, silver color, in very good condition and with a full three-year warranty. Check availability.
Also available is a single brand new unit in silver for €10,799. Check availability.
