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  • Esoteric C-03Xs | Brochure - Page 1
    service centers. Please direct enquiries to your nearest Esoteric dealer. Owing to the specialized requirements of the installation procedure, phono module boards cannot be sold separately. Following installation, the RCA3 jacks located on the rear panel of the C-03Xs will be converted to phono
  • Esoteric C-03Xs | Brochure - Page 2
    A Legacy of Consummate Purity and Perfection Esoteric's new C-03Xs Preamplifier and S-03 Power Amplifier carry on the refi to a rich new range of musical experience. Hand-assembled one-by-one in Esoteric's Tokyo factory, each unit combines the most advanced technologies with an unprecedented level of
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    signal-to-noise ratio. ESOTERIC-QVCS The C-03Xs' Esoteric-QVCS* volume control employs components than available in previous 03 Series preamplifiers, realizing supported at 4 points by milled steel isolation feet, which enhance chassis rigidity while effectively suppressing resonant vibration. C-03Xs
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    fiers use the finest components and massive power supplies to achieve the high output power this demands. The new S-03 Power Amplifier extends the legacy of Esoteric's premier Grandiose M1, setting free every nuance of sound, and imparting to music all the vibrancy and richness of life. Exceptional
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Stereo Linestage Preamplifier
C-03Xs
Stereo Power Amplifier
S
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Audio expression, symphonic beauty, artistic passion, the concert hall’s spatial feel, the excitement of the
audience. Esoteric’s Master Sound Works is an audio product concept that recreates all of the music
information in original master recordings with the most state - of- the - art technology available today.
PRINTED IN JAPAN 1015O05
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TECD-0215
ESOTERIC COMPANY
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan
Fax: (042) 356-9240
www.esoteric.jp
Please note that Esoteric products are only available from approved distributors in overseas territories.
“ESOTERIC”and “VRDS” are trademarks of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
“Grandioso” is a trademark of TEAC Corporation.
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property rights of TEAC Corporation. These materials may not be directly or indirectly published, reproduced, modified or distributed in any medium.
“Super Audio CD” and “DSD” are registered trademarks.
Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
PROUDLY MADE IN TOKYO
Auxiliary Phono Modules
MM/MC-compliant phono module boards are also available.
Independent L & R boards designed in dual mono configuration.
Can be configured for remote control operation.
High-quality 4-layer board design with optimized power rectification.
Main Specifications
●Gain: MM: 52dB, MC: 72dB ● Input Sensitivity: MM: 5mV, MC: 0.5mV ●S/N
Ratio: MM: 91dB, MC: 76dB ●Input Impedance: MM: 47kΩ, MC: 20/100/300Ω,
selectable ●RCA3: Distance between L & R input terminals: 22.5cm
* Installation only available at authorized Esoteric service centers. Please direct enquiries to your nearest Esoteric dealer.
Owing to the specialized requirements of the installation procedure, phono module boards cannot be sold separately.
Following installation, the RCA3 jacks located on the rear panel of the C-03Xs will be converted to phono-only input
terminals, and line inputs limited to 2 pairs of RCA jacks and 2 pairs of XLR jacks.
Upgrade Service
An upgrade service is available to owners of the C-03X Stereo Linestage Preamplifier which allows
the new Xs edition functions and related parts to be retrofitted to the earlier model.
Applicable Model: C-03X
Contents: Addition of EDLC (super capacitor) array and exchange of power supply boards for sound
quality upgrade to equivalent of C-03Xs.
Analog Audio Inputs
Connectors
RCA x 3 pairs (RCA 2 can be used as an AV pre-input )
/
XLR × 2 pairs
Input Impedance
LINE :10kΩ
Input Sensitivity
510mV (at rated output)
/
200mV (at 800mV output)
Maximum Input Level
12V
Analog Audio Outputs
Connectors
RCA × 2 pairs
/
XLR × 2 pairs
Output Impedance
47Ω (RCA)
/
100Ω ( XLR )
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.0006% (RCA)
/
0.0004% ( XLR )
Frequency Response
1Hz ± 200kHz ( -3dB )
/
3Hz ± 50kHz (-0.2dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N)
116dB (2V input, A-weighted)
Gain
+12dB
Rated Output
2V
Maximum Output Level
7.5V ( RCA output, 1kHz, 0.003% )
/
15V ( XLR output, 1kHz, 0.003% )
General
Power Supply
230V AC, 50Hz
/
120V AC, 60Hz
/
220V AC, 60Hz
Power Consumption
19W
External Dimensions (W×H×D) 445 × 162 × 457mm
(including protrusions)
(17 5/8 × 6 1/2 × 18")
Weight
28 kg (61 3/4 lb)
Included Accessories
Power cord × 1 / Remote control (RC-1301) × 1 / Batteries for remote control (AAA) × 2
Felt pads × 4 / Ownerˇs manual × 1 / Warranty card × 1
Rated Power Output
145W + 145W (8Ω)
290W + 290W (4Ω)
Maximum Power Output
580W + 580W (2Ω)
Frequency Response
5Hz ± 100kHz (+0dB, -3dB, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N)
115dB (IHF-A)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.003% (1kHz, 8Ω, 145W)
Gain
29dB
Damping Factor
1000
Analog Audio Input Jacks
RCA ×1 pair
/
XLR ×1 pair
Input Impedance
22kΩ (RCA)
/
44kΩ (XLR)
General
Power Supply
230V AC, 50Hz
/
120V AC, 60Hz
/
220V AC, 60Hz
Power Consumption
440W (no signal: 160W)
External Dimensions (W×H×D)
445 × 221.5 × 476mm
(Including protrusions)
(17 5/8 × 8 3/4 × 18 3/4")
Weight
48kg (105 7/8 lb)
Included Accessories
Power cord × 1 / Felt pads × 4 / Owner’s manual × 1 / Warranty card × 1
- These products are made 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.
- Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
- Weight and dimensions are approximate.
S-03 Specifications
C-03Xs Specifications