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Esoteric C-03Xs Stereo Linestage Preamplifier
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Esoteric C-03Xs Stereo Linestage Preamplifier

£12,650.00    
£10,541.67 Exc. VAT |  
  

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Esoteric C-03Xs Stereo Linestage Preamplifier

A legacy of consummate purity and perfection

ESOTERIC's new C-03Xs preamplifier carries on the refinement of the 02 series' superb quality of musical reproduction, which stand as a Grandioso legacy. Their minimalist approach to the consummate purity of sound returns to the vey source of audio component design to give birth to a rich new range of musical experience. Hand-assembled one-by-one in ESOTERIC's Tokyo factory, each unit combines the most advanced techonologies wiht an unprecedented level of draftsmanship to give life to a preeminent philosophy of sound appreciation, from which a timeless new standard is born.

At the heart of every fine system, it is the preamplifier that determines one's ideal sound. Applying Esoteric's wealth of knowledge and technology, the C-03Xs carries forward in continuous succession the Grandioso lineage of high fidelity and breathtaking powers of musical expression, drawing on the refined sensitivities of musicians and engineers alike to transcend the boundaries of sound reproduction quality.

 

 

Audio performance

Frequency response 1Hz to 200kHz (–3dB)
3Hz to 50kHz (–0.2dB)
S/N ratio 116dB (2V input, A weight)
Total harmonic distortion  
XLR 0.0004%
RCA 0.0006%
Gain +12dB

 

  • This product is available in three different power supply variations, as shown in the chart above. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area.
  • The shape of the AC inlet and plug of the supplied power cord depends on the voltage rating and destination country.
  • Design and specification are subject to change without notice.
  • Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Analog audio inputs  
XLR 2 pairs
Inputimpedance 10kΩ (LINE)
Input sensitivity  
at Rated output 510mV
at 800mV output 200mV
Maximum input level 12V
RCA 3 pairs (RCA 2 can be used as an AV pre-input. RCA3 can be changed to PHONO input with version-up service.)
Input impedance 10kΩ (LINE)
Input sensitivity  
at Rated output 510mV
at 800mV output 200mV
Maximum input level 12V
Analog audio outputs  
XLR 2 pairs
Output impedance 100Ω (LINE)
Rated output 2V
Maximum output level 15V (1kHz, 0.003%)
RCA 2 pairs
Output impedance 47Ω (LINE)
Rated output 2V
Maximum output level 7.5V (1kHz, 0.003%)
General  
Power supply  
  AC 230V, 50Hz
  AC 120V, 60Hz
  AC 220V, 60Hz
Power consumption 19W
External dimensions (W×H×D) 445 × 162 × 457mm
17-⅝" × 6-½" × 18" (including protrusions)
Weight 28kg / 61-¾ lb
Included accessories Power cord × 1
Remote cotrol (RC-1301) × 1
AAA batteries × 2
Felt pads × 4
Owner's manual × 1
Warranty card × 1

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