Esoteric Stereo Class-A Power Amplifier

Product Overview

The birth of an all new Stereo Power Amplifier

The new S-05 – a class-A power amplifier thoroughly focused on delivering all of music’s unique tonal qualities from a more compact stereo configuration, embracing the philosophy of the Grandioso M1X:

Key Features

Lavish material employment, simple and straight circuit design concept borrowed from the Grandioso M1X Finely detailed Class-A sound with super dynamics – an Esoteric’s signature tone Dual monaural construction in all stages including current smoothing circuit for better channel separation Esoteric’s proprietary current signal transmission, “ES-Link Analog” delivers music signal with exceptional high power and fidelity. High capacity bi-polar 3 parallel push/pull circuit that instantaneously responds to the music signal 940VA large EI-core power transformer that responds to dynamic current supply changes with high speed Large “Grandioso grade” custom capacitors on each channel (10,000μF × 4/ch) Balanced input amplifier for stable, noise-free signal transmission BTL / Bi-amp mode switch for dual amplifier configuration DC Trigger for sequential power ON/OFF with the N-05XD Esoteric’s unique isolation feet and semi-floating top panel Unique shaped heat-sink to minimize its own peak resonance

Spec Description

Speaker output Rated output power 30W + 30W (8Ω, Class-A) 60W + 60W (4Ω) 120W (BTL mode, 8Ω) Compatible Speaker Impedance 4Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω (BTL mode) Analog audio inputs ESL-A 1 pair XLR 1 pair RCA 1 pair General Power consumption 245W (210W at no signal) External dimensions (W×H×D) 445 × 191 × 444mm 17-½" × 7-½" × 17-½" (including protrusions) Weight 30.7kg / 67-¾ lb

Audio performance

Frequency response 5Hz to 100kHz (+0dB, –3dB, 8Ω) S/N ratio 102dB (IHF-A, XLR) Total harmonic distortion 0.007% (1kHz, 8Ω, 30W) Compatible Speaker Impedance 4Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω (BTL mode) Gain 28.5dB

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