Esoteric F-01
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Model name
F-01
Type
Integrated Amplifier with Phono
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3 + 1 (Phono)
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
10 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
100
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
47 000 (MM) + 100 (MC)
Output power (8Ω) (W)
30
Output power (4Ω) (W)
60
Gain (dBu)
28.5
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
104
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.008
Damping factor
500
Dimensions (mm)
445 × 191 × 471
Weight (kg)
32.2
Official link
The Esoteric F01 is the best Class A integrated amplifier using Grandioso X Edition amplifier technology. The F-01/02 Dual mono balanced amplifier has been significantly upgraded from the previous F series in terms of functionality and sound quality, including a number of new technologies developed in the flagship Grandioso C1X preamp.