Esoteric K-05XD Super Audio CD Player

The K-05, which is the primary model for Esoteric Super Audio CD players, is now available in an XD edition. Its design platform has been completely revamped and now boasts VRDS-ATLAS and Master Sound Discrete DAC/Clock circuitry. The uncompromising quality is refined with flagship technology and the beautiful styling is complemented by high-quality sound that is truly worthy of the term “high-end”. This model comes with a brand new VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism called "ATLAS 05", designed exclusively for this model. Additionally, the DAC section features a discrete circuit with the "Master Sound Discrete DAC", which further refines the music reproduction capability.Key Features: Newly designed VRDS-ATLAS "ATLAS 05" Super Audio CD Transport mechanism “Master Sound Discrete DAC” – In-house developed FPGA, 64bit/512Fs Delta-Sigma modulator “Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player” – in-house discrete clock module Our proprietary “ES-Link Analog” current signal transmission output “Esoteric-HCLD” output buffer amplifier (slew rate: 2,000V/μs) 3 power supply transformers (two toroids for analog, digital and one EI for control) Equipped with MQA decoder USB DAC function (DSD 22.5MHz / Asynchronous transmission capability) Digital inputs: coaxial, optical (192kHz & DoP) & Digital outputs: XLR, coaxial

Esoteric Grandioso G1X Master Clock Generator

Devoting ESOTERIC’s boasting discrete technologies into master clock generator, a newly developed “Master Sound Discrete Clock” has employed.   A newly developed “Master Sound Discrete Clock” has employed on this flagship model to explore the new horizon. With the discrete clock exclusively designed for music playback, the Grandioso G1 has evolved into the X Edition.

Esoteric N-05XD Network DAC Preamplifier

Starting new audio style with network, with the Master Sound Discrete DAC that invites you to a new digital audio world, an attenuator system that maximizes potential of your speakers and power amplifier, digital and analog inputs, and preamplifier that settles in the middle of the system. Accommodating a linear-power driven network circuit that employed on the N-01XD, expressing more musical detail on network sources with natural power supply regulated by dedicated power transformers, supporting various Internet streaming services.

Esoteric N-01XD Network Audio Player

An all unique circuit design called "Master Sound Discrete DAC", together with a further refined sound quality Network Module as core technology result in the ultimate Network Audio Player/DAC, the N-01XD. The outcome of ESOTERIC's passion that strives for the original master sound.

Esoteric K-03XD Super Audio CD Player

Since their debut, Esoteric's K-03 Super Audio CD Players have captivated listeners with exceptional playback quality, establishing themselves as the gold standard in digital players and earning numerous awards. The "XD" edition introduces advanced features from Esoteric’s flagship Grandioso K-1X model, including the VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism and the Master Sound Discrete DAC. These technologies provide remarkable dynamic range and resolution, delivering thrilling symphonic crescendos and detailed musical nuances with stunning realism. This versatility ensures a superior listening experience across a wide range of musical genres. Key Features: VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism Master Sound Discrete DAC Format support for Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW) Optical, RCA, USB digital inputs XLR & RCA Analogue Outputs XLR/ESL-A & RCA Digital Outputs

Esoteric K-01XD Super Audio CD Player

Since their debut, Esoteric's K-01 Super Audio CD Players have captivated listeners with exceptional playback quality, establishing themselves as the gold standard in digital players and earning numerous awards. The "XD" edition introduces advanced features from Esoteric’s flagship Grandioso K-1X model, including the VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism and the Master Sound Discrete DAC. These technologies provide remarkable dynamic range and resolution, delivering thrilling symphonic crescendos and detailed musical nuances with stunning realism. This versatility ensures a superior listening experience across a wide range of musical genres. Key Features: VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism Master Sound Discrete DAC Format support for Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW) Optical, RCA, USB digital inputs XLR & RCA Analogue Outputs XLR/ESL-A & RCA Digital Outputs

Esoteric Grandioso PS1 Power Supply

The new PS1 is a high-performance external power supply that has been specially designed for use with the K1X Super Audio CD Player. While the K1X’s integrated design offers excellent space-saving characteristics, to obtain closer level of performance as ESOTERIC’s top-of-the-line P1X/D1X, development was focused on providing a never before seen level of scalability. Then, in the process of evaluating the K1X’s development, a new idea was hatched: Develop a high-performance external power supply that could deliver even greater enhancements to the K1X’s superb sound quality. As a result, the Grandioso PS1 development project was officially launched. The project resulted in a high-performance power supply that optimizes the performance of the K1X’s VRDS-ATLAS CD transport and Master Sound Discrete DAC, while providing further enhancements to its already breathtakingly realistic audio playback, thus making it feel as if one is experiencing a live performance.

Esoteric Grandioso K1X Super Audio CD Player

Two revolutions connecting people to music — VRDS-ATLAS and Master Sound Discrete DAC — now come to fruition in an integrated player that carries the name… Grandioso.

Esoteric E-02 Phonostage Moving Coil Preamplifier

To meet the demands of vinyl lovers the world over, ESOTERIC has poured knowledge accumulated over many years of developing audio technology into the E-02, their newest phonostage preamplifier. The E-02 inherits the philosophy that guided our highly acclaimed E-03 phonostage to be a continual best-seller for the last 8 years, and adds the new fully balanced transmission and amplification circuit utilizing MC cartridges to achieve a level of analog playback that was previously unimaginable.

Esoteric OP-ESLA1 ES-LINK Analogue Input Board

OP-ESLA1 is an optional board that adds the "ES-Link Analog" input function to the Esoteric F series integrated amplifier models. "ES-Link Analog" is an Esoteric's proprietary audio signal link that provides a completely new level of sound experience to the listeners - the sound is more powerful, clear, and dynamic with this new generation of audio signal link. The ES-Link Analog is a ‘current transmission’ signal link. Being different from conventional voltage line link, the impedance of cable has no negative effect for signal transmission - signal clarity will never be lost during transmission. Compatible Products: Grandioso F1 Integrated Amplifier F-03 Integrated Amplifier F-05 Integrated Amplifier F-07 Integrated Amplifier

Esoteric N-03T Network Audio Player

Massive, super high quality modular systems are the key philosophy that Esoteric has followed since they were first established. Esoteric are now bringing this same philosophy to network playback systems with the N-03T network digital audio transport system. Your favorite D/A converter or Super Audio CD player can be digitally connected by USB, enabling you to build just the right system to enjoy playing files or streaming content your way. Esoteric takes digital transport to a new level with endless options and even more possibilities for audio playback.

Esoteric Grandioso D1X D/A Converter

The Greek god Atlas held the skies on his shoulders as he stood at the center of the heavens. This peerless new Esoteric system has been designed from the ground up to showcase two unique innovations; a completely new VRDS-ATLAS transport. This unparalleled flagship product, the latest to carry the 'Grandioso' name, now stands at the centre of future exaltation in the audio experience

Esoteric Grandioso P1X Super Audio CD Transport

The Greek god Atlas held the skies on his shoulders as he stood at the center of the heavens. This peerless new Esoteric system has been designed from the ground up to showcase two unique innovations; a completely new VRDS-ATLAS transport. This unparalleled flagship product, the latest to carry the 'Grandioso' name, now stands at the centre of future exaltation in the audio experience

Esoteric S-02 Stereo Power Amplifier

Proudly taking its place as a new reference boasting Grandioso lineage, the S-02 utilizes the know-how and  technology employed in Esoteric's premier monoblock M1 and stereo S1 power amplifiers to offer generous power and exceptional dynamics that propel musical crescendos to breathtaking heights. The S-02's outstanding performance and unsurpassed clarity allow the listener not only to hear the music, but also to feel the music, by helping to reproduce the emotion that is the essence of an involving musical experience.

Esoteric C-03Xs MM/MC Phono Stereo Preamplifier

Esoteric's new C-03Xs Preamplifier carries on the refinement of the 02 Series' superb qualities of musical reproduction, which stand as a Grandioso legacy.   Its minimalist approach to the consummate purity of sound returns to the very source of audio component design to give birth to a rich new range of musical experience. Hand-assembled one-by-one in Esoteric's Tokyo factory, each unit combines the most advanced technologies with an unprecedented level of craftsmanship to give life to a pre-eminent philosophy of sound appreciation, from which a timeless new standard is born.   At the heart of every fine system, it is the preamplifier that determines one's ideal sound. Applying Esoteric's wealth of knowledge and technology, the C-03Xs carries forward in continuous succession the Grandioso lineage of high fidelity and breathtaking powers of musical expression, drawing on the refined sensitivities of musicians and engineers alike to transcend the boundaries of sound reproduction quality.

Esoteric C-03Xs Stereo Preamplifier

Esoteric's new C-03Xs Preamplifier carries on the refinement of the 02 Series' superb qualities of musical reproduction, which stand as a Grandioso legacy.   Its minimalist approach to the consummate purity of sound returns to the very source of audio component design to give birth to a rich new range of musical experience. Hand-assembled one-by-one in Esoteric's Tokyo factory, each unit combines the most advanced technologies with an unprecedented level of craftsmanship to give life to a pre-eminent philosophy of sound appreciation, from which a timeless new standard is born.   At the heart of every fine system, it is the preamplifier that determines one's ideal sound. Applying Esoteric's wealth of knowledge and technology, the C-03Xs carries forward in continuous succession the Grandioso lineage of high fidelity and breathtaking powers of musical expression, drawing on the refined sensitivities of musicians and engineers alike to transcend the boundaries of sound reproduction quality.