ESOTERIC N-05XD NETWORK PLAYER / DAC / PRE-AMPLIFIER – EX-DEMO, SILVER ONLY!

Description

WE ARE SELLING OUR N-05XD DEMO UNIT TO MAKE WAY FOR THE NEW MODEL. Here is your chance to snap up a fantastic streaming DAC with analog pre-amp stage at a huge discount.

1 unit only, silver finish, overall very good used condition. Will come with FULL 3-year warranty. We no longer have the original box, however it will be securely packaged for shipping to the new owner. Feel free to call us on 03 8813 0130 if you have any questions.

ESOTERIC N-05XD NETWORK PLAYER / DAC / PRE-AMPLIFIER

Network × DAC × Preamplifier

Available in Black and Silver

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.
A network circuit that audio manufacturer designs, exclusive for music playback

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.

MASTER SOUND DISCRETE DAC

A newly developed DAC that succeeds the philosopy of the Grandioso D1X’s Master Sound Discrete DAC that reached the summit.

* The Master Sound Discrete DAC is a fully in-house designed discrete DAC completed by ESOTERIC who has been aiming for the original master sound.

PRE-AMPLIFIER FUNCTIONS

The ESOTERIC-QVCS attenuator system achieves operability and sound quality

The ESOTERIC-QVCS attenuator system establishes L/R and positive/negative independence refined by ESOTERIC’s successive preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers, while expressing passion of music regardless volume level.

The ESOTERIC-HCLD buffer circuit delivers every single allurement of music

Employing the ESOTERIC-HCLD circuit as an output buffer circuit that pursues the current transmission capacity and speed, crucial for analog output circuits. These high-speed elements with 2,000V/μs of response speed in through rate achieve the dynamism of music with breath-taking reality.
ES-LINK Analog input/output that enable unique current transmission.

BALANCED HEADPHONE OUTPUTS

A 4-pin XLR connector for balanced headphones

Accommodating an L/R independent and fully balanced headphone amplifier with exclusive ESOTERIC-HCLD buffer circuit that firmly grips high-end headphones with 600Ω impedance.

EXTERNAL CLOCK SYNC FUNCTION

Allowing the N-05XD to synchronize with high precision 10MHz Master Clock.

LARGE CAPACITY POWER SUPPLY UNITS BUILD THE ESOTERIC SOUND

Accommodating dedicated toroidal-core power transformers including 4-inch diameter one employed on the N-01XD for Network section and DAC/Audio section. And, an extra power supply for Control/Display sections consolidates independency from audio processing.

ROBUST & FLEXIBLE CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION TO CONTROL VIBRATIONS

Semi-floating top panel
Slits processed on the bottom chassis
ESOTERIC pin-point feet

Complementary network audio app with look-and-feel user interface, the ESOTERIC Sound Stream for iOS/Android

Built-in Bluetooth® receiver