K-05XD
Uncompromising quality refined with flagship technology. Beautiful styling. High-quality sound worthy of the term “high-end”.
£11,650
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£2,330.00 initial 20% deposit then £310.67 per month for 30 months. Other finance terms available. Finance subject to statusK-05XD
£11,650
The core model of Esoteric Super Audio CD players, the K-05, is finally available in an XD edition. The design platform is completely revamped and now features VRDS-ATLAS and Master Sound Discrete DAC / Clock circuitry.This is an arrival of a completely new Super Audio CD player.
The first K-05 model was introduced in 2011, evolved into the K-05X in 2015, and K-05Xs in 2018. It has become the best-selling model at the heart of the Esoteric K Series. The K-05XD inherits the philosophy of the historic K-05 series but is totally edesigned as a Super Audio CD player; completely different from the previous 05 models by way of revamping it with an all-new design platform.
A new VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism, "ATLAS 05," has been designed exclusively for this model, while the DAC section features a discrete circuit incorporating the "Master Sound Discrete DAC" to enhance music reproduction capabilities.
Drawing from advancements made during the development of the Grandioso G1X master clock generator, a unique discrete clock circuit for built-in players, known as the "Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player," has been implemented.
An enlarged double-layer chassis houses the upgraded ATLAS mechanism, expanded circuit blocks, and the power supply section. Meanwhile, the refined appearance of the K-05XD—now even closer to the upper models—subtly conveys the richness of its design, making it a significant innovation.
A wide variety of tones that expressively portray the details of music has been achieved, while acquiring the flexibility to adapt to a truly diverse range of genres from silky smooth arias to edgy rock. The lineage of the legendary models fascinating music lovers, and blissful sound brought by an encounter with new technology, the K-05XD invites you to enjoy it to the fullest.
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)
- Low-feedback DC regulator
- 10MHz external clock input
- Equipped with MQA decoder
- USB DAC function (DSD 22.5MHz / Asynchronous transmission capability)
- Various in/out terminals;
- Digital inputs: coaxial, optical (192kHz & DoP)
- Digital outputs: XLR, coaxial - Selectable digital filter options for PCM, analog FIR filter on/off function for DSD
- RS-232C port, trigger on/off control
- RC-1333 remote controller that can also control Esoteric amplifiers.
Tech spec
Analog Audio Outputs
1 pair XLR/ES-Link Analog / 1 pair RCA
Digital Audio Outputs
XLR / Coaxial
Digital Audio Inputs
USB / Coaxial / Optical
10MHz Clock Input
BNC
External Control Section
RS-232C
Trigger In
⅛” (3.5mm) Monaural mini jack × 1
General
Remote control (RC-1333)
Power
AC 120V, 60Hz / AC 220-240V, 50Hz
Overall Dimensions (W×H×D)
445 × 161 × 357mm (including protrusions)
Weight
20.7kg
Frequency Response
5Hz to 70kHz (–3dB, SACD 0dB, DSDF: F2, XLR Output)
S/N Ratio
110dB (IHF-A, SACD 0dB, DSDF: F2, XLR Output)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.0007% (1kHz, SACD 0dB, DSDF: F2, XLR Output)
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