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ESOTERIC - X-05 CD - SACD PLAYER (SILVER)

ESOTERIC has just introduced a new single-box CD/SACD disc player, based on the P-05/D-05 separates. The new Esoteric X-05 includes their newest version of the world’s most sophisticated transport, the VRDS-Neo, the VMK-5 Transport Mechanism. This new transport expands the VRDS family and is optimized for high speed rotational requirements of CD and SACD. The X-05 incorporates a newly developed, high precision aluminum turntable and a new drive mechanism for disc loading. This new development allows the VRDS transport mechanism to be experienced by a wider audience of audiophiles!

Disc tray opening, clamping and closing is managed by a proprietary process know as "differential gearing". This system enables exceptionally smooth disc loading through the seamless engagement of the tray and disc clamp gears during the entire loading process. This reduces the number of parts required and adds to the longevity of the transport. The short spindle shaft design implemented in the X-05 contributes to very stable turntable rotation, reducing vibration and random movements associated with longer shaft designs. The spindle motor incorporates a frequency generation sensor which enables self detection of rotational speed. Unlike conventional designs, this provides ultra fast motor response and optimal speed control capability. This is quite technical, but the results are much better rhythm, pace and timing. The sound quality is more natural and life-like. The new VMK-5 also allows the player to extract more detail for every disc it plays.

The X-05 uses Cirrus Logic's 24-bit/192 kHz processing DAC, model CS-4398, in a dual mono configuration. The analog audio output circuits are engineered in a dual mono configuration, as well, helping to produce superior channel separation. This dedicated 2-channel circuit design contributes to precise imaging and a deeper sound stage from the X-05. The dual-mono configuration directly leads to the lower noise-floor and the incredible detail retrieval from the X-05 Player.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS:
System Super Audio CD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW
Output terminals: XLR (2 channel), RCA jacks (2 channel)
Audio output (analog audio):
 Maximum output level 2.2 Vrms / 10kΩ (1 kHz, full scale)
 Frequency response 5 Hz to 80 kHz (SACD, DSD mode direct)
 Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 130 dB (SACD, CD)
 Dynamic range 107 dB (SACD, CD)
 Total harmonic distortion 0.001% (Super Audio CD, 1 kHz, JEITA)
Audio output (digital audio):
 OPTICAL Optical digital jack x 1
 COAXIAL RCA jack x 1
 i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal / 4-Pin x 1
 Multi-channel output (optional)
 i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal / 6-Pin x 1
 Input terminal BNC jack x 1
 Input frequency Word synchronization input format 44.1, 88.2, 176.4,  100‚‹Hz (rectangular wave)
 Input level TTL level / 75 ohms
General:
 Power supply U.S.A Model: AC 120V, 60Hz
 Power consumption: 15W
 External Dimensions: (W×H×D) 442 x 153 x 353 mm
 Weight: 40 lbs.

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