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Esoteric N-05XD
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The N-05 XD, Esoteric's first network DAC/preamp, is specifically designed to deliver superior sound quality in any system configuration that already has your favorite power amplifier, speakers, and headphones. Integrating a fully balanced circuit directly borrowed from the flagship Esoteric series, the N-05XD network player is equipped with a clean, dedicated linear power supply and a discrete DAC of its own design, which ensures that its preamp and headphone amplifier are able to clearly reproduce the full-fledged sound of the original recording wizard.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    N-05XD

  • Has internal DAC

    Yes

  • DSD compatability

    Yes

  • Parameters

    up to 32 bit / 384 kHz and DSD22.5

  • DSP processing

    N/A

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

    5

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

    75 000

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    50

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    25

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    220

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    60

  • Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    105

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)

    0.0015

  • Dimensions (mm)

    445 × 131 × 377

  • Weight (kg)

    13.8

  • Official link

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

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