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Preamplifiers — Esoteric Grandioso C1X

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Esoteric Grandioso C1X
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The C1X is Esoteric's flagship preamp model. It bears the proud Esoteric trademark "Grandioso". The Grandioso C1X is a next-generation benchmark featuring a carefully designed dual balanced circuit, a complete dual mono configuration, a powerful buffer amplifier and power supply circuit for controlling power amplifiers, as well as an analog ES-Link current transmission that defies the limits of quality. This is the flagship preamp that combines all the wisdom of Esoteric and numerous technological innovations.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    Grandioso C1X

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    2

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    12

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    500

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    50 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    68 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    30

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    17

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    1

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    150 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    120

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    0.00035

  • Dimensions (mm)

    445 × 132 × 449 + 445 × 132 × 452 (Power)

  • Weight (kg)

    20.2 + 29 (Power)

  • Official link

    https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/c1x/top

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