Esoteric K-03XD SACD Player

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, are now combined into a 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)

Analog audio outputs:

XLR/ESL-A- 1 pair (L/R)

Output impedance- 114Ω

Maximum output level- 5.0Vrms (1kHz, 10kΩloaded)

RCA- 1 pair (L/R)

Output impedance- 34Ω

Maximum output level- 2.5Vrms (1kHz, 10kΩloaded)

Digital audio outputs: 

XLR- 1

Output impedance- 3Vp-p (110Ωloaded)

Output signal formats- Linear PCM (AES/EBU) 44.1kHz, 16-bit (CD)

RCA- 1

Output impedance- 0.5Vp-p (75Ωloaded)

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, 11.2, 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: 

Power supply

Model for Europe- AC 220 to 240V, 50/60Hz

Model for US/Canada- AC 120V, 60 Hz

Model for Korea- AC 220V, 60Hz

Model for Hong Kong- AC 230V, 50Hz

Power consumption- 25W

External dimensions (WxHxD)- 445 x 162 x 438mm

17 5/8" x 6 1/2" x 17 1/4" (including protrusions)

Weight- 28kg/61 3/4 lb

Included accessories- Power cord set x1

Remote control (RC-1333) x1

AA batteries x2

Felt pads x3

Owner's manual x1

Warranty card x1

Audio performance

Frequency response- 5Hz to 70kHz (-3dB, Super Audio CD, 0dBm 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)