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Preamplifiers — Esoteric N-05XE

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Esoteric N-05XE
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The Esoteric N-05XE combines network streaming, digital-to-analog conversion, and a balanced preamp with a headphone amplifier in one package. According to Esoteric, the goal was to provide the highest possible sound quality in the most compact system, and the new product solves this problem.

Specifications

  • Model name

    N-05XE

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    16 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    10 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    40

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    15

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    12

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

    6

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

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

    5

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

    30 000

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

    N/A

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

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    445 × 131 × 377

  • Weight (kg)

    13.5

  • Official link

    https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/n-05xe/top

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