Esoteric X-03SE Product Comparisons

Primary application
Mechanism type
Mechanism materials
(proprietary).
Disc clamp
SACD/CD capable
SACD playback mode
SACD multi-channel capable
Internal DACs
Up-conversion
Dual mono 2 ch. design
Optical pick-up
Power supplies
WORD sync input
Internal wiring
WBT output terminals
Capacitors and resistors
Colors available
Weight
MSRP
X-05 COMPARED TO X-03SE
X-05
2 ch. audiophile
VRDS
Bulk mounded compound
(BMC) for tray and frame. BMC
is a hybrid compound of glass,
resins and carbon fiber.
Stronger and denser than any
known plastic. Metal surround
and hybrid steel bridge.
Aluminum and polycarbonate /
full size clamping
Yes
DSD
Yes, with optional i.LINK audio
output
Cirrus Logic x 2 per ch.
24 bit / 192 kHz fixed
Yes
P-03 series
Single toroidal
Yes
Below 6N copper
No
Below P-01 grade
Silver/Black
39 lbs.
$6,000
X-03SE
2 ch. audiophile / Reference
grade
VRDS
Die cast aluminum and steel
including steel bridge.
Cut aluminum / full size
clamping
Yes
PCM at 88.2 kHz
Yes, i.LINK output included
Burr-Brown x 2 per ch.
24 bit / 96 kHz fixed
Yes
P-03 series
Dedicated analog plus
dedicated digital
Yes
6N copper
Yes
P-01 grade
Silver
52 lbs.
$8,200