S-05XE (Silver) ¥1,210,000
S-05XE B (Black) ¥1,232,000
- Simple. Pure. Straightforward. Circuit design philosophy inherited from Esoteric’s Grandioso amplifiers
- The Class A Clarity and Detail Meet Hyper Dynamics – Esoteric’s hallmark sonic signature
- High-Power Bipolar Transistor in a Three-Parallel Push-Pull Configuration
- 30W per Channel Into 8Ω (Class A) / 60W per Channel Into 4Ω / 120W Into 8Ω (BTL)
- Monoblock-Level Performance in a Stereo Chassis: Fully dual-mono construction, including power-supply smoothing circuits
- Minimal NFB (Negative Feedback): Contributes to a lively, dynamic sound
- Large 1,000 VA Toroidal-Core Power Transformer: Delivers enhanced dynamic performance
- New Power Supply Smoothing Circuit: Enhances L/R independence and channel separation
- “Grandioso Grade” Custom Capacitors: 10,000μF × 4 pcs per channel
- New “Fully Symmetrical Balanced Input Buffer Amplifier”: Blocks noise and produces meticulously detailed sound
- ES-Link Analog Input: Esoteric’s proprietary current-signal transmission for ultra-authentic sound
- Triple Drive Mode Switch (Stereo / BTL / Bi-Amp): Supports multi-amplifier system configurations
- DC Trigger: For sequential power on/off with the N-05XE
- Esoteric’s Patented Isolation Feet and Semi-Floating Top Panel: Contribute to an open and natural sonic character
- Wave-Shaped Heat Sink: Reduces peak resonance for a more neutral response
- New Top Panel Design: Inspired by the “Dual Honeycomb Grille” design of the Grandioso amplifiers
- Proudly Made in Tokyo
