A PAIR OF USED EXCELLENT CONDITION 9/10 IN SILVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX/MANUAL
120W (BTL mode, 8Ω) PURE CLASS A EACH
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Welcome to first class.
This sleek stem, consisting of the N-05XD
and the S-05 is simple, yet versatile.
All you have to do is carefully choose
a pair of speakers, and you will be set for life..
Compact – Pure – Class A.
Witness the birth of an all-new stereo power amplifier,
borrowing from the engineering techniques
utilized in our flagship Grandioso M1X mono block.
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:
“minimal circuitry – maximum output”.
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
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| 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 |
| Included accessories | Power cord × 1 Felt pads × 4 Owner's manual × 1 |
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 |