Esoteric K-01 Specification

K-01
Digital Source Device
VRDS-NEO, 8-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-01 is equipped with our new VRDS-NEO "VMK-3.5-20S" mechanism, which has advanced substantially beyond existing VRDS
models. The K-01 follows the philosophy of the D-01, and has two 32-bit monaural D/A converters with eight parallel/differential DAC
circuits used per channel, as well as separate L/R power supplies. The on-board, high-precision clocking circuit has also been
advanced. The power supply for each circuit block has been optimized by using four on-board power transformers. Three sets of 192
kHz/24-bit digital inputs, supporting the most advanced high-sampling-rate digital sources are also built-in. USB driver
software supports 192 kHz/24-bit asynchronous transmission for connecting with a PC.
The K-01 responds to the stringent demands of music lovers and audio purists, for a top-of-the-line
digital source, 2-channel playback device.
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