VRDS-ATLAS, a superlative transport mechanism. ESOTERIC’s own, in-house designed Master Sound Discrete DAC. Two innovative technologies, originally developed for our flagship Grandioso models, now combined into new “XD” edition K series model that delivers unrivaled performance.
Spec description
Playable disc types |
Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW) |
Anaog audio outputs |
|
XLR/ESL-A |
1 pair (L/R) |
Output impedance |
114Ω |
Maximum output level |
5.0Vrms (1kHz, 10kHz loaded) |
RCA |
1 pair (L/R) |
Output impedance |
34Ω |
Maximum output level |
2.5Vrms (1kHz, 10kHz loaded) |
Digital audio outputs |
|
XLR |
1 |
Output impedance |
3Vp-p (110Ω loaded) |
Output signal formats |
Linear PCM (AES/EBU) 44.1kHz,16-bit(CD) |
RCA |
1 |
Output impedance |
0.5Vp-p (75Ω loaded) |
Output signal formats |
Linear PCM (IEC60958) 44.1kHz,16-bit(CD) |
Digital audio inputs |
|
RCA |
1 |
Input signal formats |
|
Linear PCM |
32k to 192kHz, 16/24-bit (IEC60958) |
DSD |
2.8MHz (DoP) |
OPTICAL |
1 |
Input signal formats |
|
Linear PCM |
32k to 192kHz, 16/24-bit (IEC60958) |
DSD |
2.8MHz (DoP) |
USB B |
1 (USB2.0 supported) |
Input signal formats |
|
Linear PCM |
44.1k to 384kHz, 16/24/32-bit (IEC60958) |
DSD |
2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz |
Clock input |
|
BNC |
1 |
Input impedance |
50Ω |
Frequencies that can be input (±10ppm) |
10MHz |
Input level |
0.5 to 1.0Vrms (Sine wave) |
External control interface |
|
RS-232C |
1 |
Trigger |
1 (3.5mm Monaural mini jack) |
General |
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Power supply |
|
Model for Europe |
AC 220 to 240V, 50/60Hz |
Model for US/Canada |
AC 120V, 60Hz |
Model for Korea |
AC 220V, 60Hz |
Model for Hong Kong |
AC 230V, 50Hz |
Power consumption |
26W |
External dimensions (W×H×D) |
445 × 162 × 438mm |
Weight |
31kg / 68-⅜ lb |
Included accessories |
Power cord set × 1 |
Audio performance
Frequency response |
5Hz to 70kHz (–3dB, Super Audio CD, 0dB, DSDF=F2, XLR output) |
S/N ratio |
113dB (A-weight, Super Audio CD, 0dB, DSDF=F2, XLR output) |
Distortions |
0.0007% (1kHz, Super Audio CD, 0dB, DSDF=F2, XLR output) |