Esoteric D-05X P-05X / D-05X Brochure - Page 2

A new milestone cultivated by 30 years of tradition e lineage of high-end digital audio follows the evolutionary steps of ESOTERIC digital players. is began with the rst generation P-1/D-1 model in 1987, which made the revolutionary step of including a VRDS mechanism, and was followed by models featuring the ultimate in engineering and craftsmanship, such as the P-70/D-70 in 2001 and the P-03/D-03 in 2005. In the year 2016 these models were succeeded by the superior P-02X/D02X. And now three decades after the birth of the ESOTERIC brand, we have the P-05X/D-05X. e P-05X/D-05X inherits the successful results of the P-02X/D-02X to give birth to a new milestone in high-end audio which is suitable for the start of the next three decades. LEADING TECHNOLOGY In the Footsteps of ESOTERIC's Most Advanced Grandioso Technology ES-LINK4 Both the P-05X and D-05X have been newly equipped with ESOTERIC's state-of-the-art ES-LINK4, which provides high-accuracy digital transmission of both DSD and ultra-wideband 352.8kHz/48-bit PCM by way of its HDMI cable connections. A core feature of the Grandioso P1/D1 digital source system, and developed in line with ESOTERIC's 'Pure D/A' concept, ES-LINK4 performs the major portion of digital signal processing on the transmission side to significantly reduce the processing load on the D/A converter in pursuit of the ultimate in sound quality. The Expressive Power of 34-bit D/A Processing The D-05X utilizes a 34-bit D/A processing algorithm to convert the PCM signal to analog. This 34-bit encoding provides an astounding level of digital resolution that is fully 1,024 times that of 24-bit encoding, and quadruple that of the original D-05 model. Taking advantage of the delicate tone realized by this high-bit data minimizes calculation errors for outstanding expression of even the most subtle musical signals. High-Precision VCXO Clock Technology A high-precision custom VCXO (voltage controlled crystal oscillator) supplies a highly accurate reference clock signal to the digital circuitry. Incorporating an unusually large crystal element, this custom VCXO realizes both excellent center accuracy (±0.5ppm*) and extremely low levels of phase noise to ensure exceptional sound playback quality. (*at time of shipping) High-Accuracy Clock Synchronization A BNC cable connects the D-05X to the P-05X to provide a master clock sync signal for synchronized playback with minimized jitter. ESOTERIC's proprietary Direct Master Clock Link* synchronizes the two units while eliminating the need for Phase-Locked Loop (PLL), enabling clear and accurate stereo imaging and crisp sound quality. The system can be further upgraded with the addition of an optional high-accuracy external Master Clock Generator and supports a wide range of frequencies including master clocks (22MHz/10MHz) and word clocks (44.1kHz/88.2kHz/176.4kHz). *DMCL (Direct Master Clock LINK) DMCL links the D-05X to the P-05X with a 22.5792MHz reference clock signal that causes the two units to function as a single integrated device. Compared to normal 'sync' systems, which generally require PLL (Phase Lock Loop) processing of the transmitted clock signal, DMCL provides simpler and more direct clocking between multiple devices. PROUDLY MADE IN TOKYO 34-bit Dual Mono D/A Converter D-0 X Super Audio CD Transport P-0 X