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K-03
Digital Source Device
VRDS-NEO, 4-DAC (32BIT)/CH, 192/24 HIGH-REZ INPUTS, ADVANCED CLOCKING
INTRODUCTION
ESOTERIC releases the K-01, the flagship model of our all-in-one advanced D/A converter and Super Audio CD/CD player series,
capitalizing on ESOTERIC's state-of-the-art technology and derived from our award winning P-01/D-01 series separates. It has been
seven years since the debut of the original X-01, with its high-precision and high-rigidity VRDS-NEO SACD/CD transport mechanism.
The X-01/X-03 series, which have stayed at the top of ESOTERIC's all-in-one SACD/CD player lineup, have been completely updated
and make their debut as the all-new "K" series in November 2010.
The design concept of the K series is extremely clear and simple -- a 2-channel D/A converter and stereo player that gives a stress-free
musical experience, without adding or removing anything from the original source material. All aspects of the design and engineering
process for the K series had extremely tough requirements to further advance ESOTERIC's top technology. Design and engineering
was completed applying all of ESOTERIC's know-how in mechatronics technology, state-of-the-art audio technology, and evolutionary
materials including DAC implementation, for which cost was not a consideration. The K series is committed to advancing the "state of
the art" for the 2 channel audio purist, for both high resolution audio files and disc based audio playback applications.
The K-03 is equipped with our new VRDS-NEO "VMK-3.5-10" mechanism, which has further advanced substantially beyond existing
VRDS models, and a dual mono configuration of 32-bit monaural D/A converters with four parallel/differential DAC circuits per channel.
The analog audio circuit has a separate power transformer. The on-board high-precision clocking circuit has also been advanced. Three
sets of 192 kHz/24-bit digital inputs supporting the most advanced high-sampling digital sources are also built-in. USB driver software
supports 192 kHz/24-bit asynchronous transmission for connecting with a PC.
The K-03 is a high performance model that follows the philosophy of the top-end all-in-one K-01 digital source,
2-channel playback device.
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Summary of Contents for Esoteric K-03
- Page 1 VRDS-NEO, 4-DAC (32BIT)/CH, 192/24 HIGH-REZ INPUTS, ADVANCED CLOCKING INTRODUCTION ESOTERIC releases the K-01, the flagship model of our all-in-one advanced D/A converter and Super Audio CD/CD player series, capitalizing on ESOTERIC’s state-of-the-art technology and derived from our award winning P-01/D-01 series separates. It has been seven years since the debut of the original X-01, with its high-precision and high-rigidity VRDS-NEO SACD/CD transport mechanism.
- Page 2 Three digital input systems to support a high sampling rate Even when you use the K-03 as a discrete D/A converter for a high-sampling-rate source, the K-03 makes the most of the astonishing quality of its 32-bit dual mono D/A converters.
- Page 3 The output voltage of the XLR audio outputs can be switched according to the input sensitivity of the amplifier that you connect to the K-03 (0dB/ +6dB). You can also choose Hot 2 or Hot 3 for the XLR pin assignment. Additionally, you can switch the analog output between RCA, XLR and OFF, as desired based on connected components.
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Page 4: Specifications
- The shape of the AC inlet and plug of the supplied power cord depends on the voltage rating and destination country. Please note that ESOTERIC products are available at limited retailers in respective countries. “ESOTERIC“ is a trademark of the TEAC Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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