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Esoteric Super Audio CD/CD Player K-01XD SE
VRDS-ATLAS SACD transport mechanism + the Master Sound Discrete DAC
Esoteric’s most iconic digital player, the K-01XD, has evolved into the latest SE model.
Esoteric has introduced numerous innovations to high-end audio, including the VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport, Master Sound Discrete DAC, and Master Sound Discrete Clock. The new SE versions of the K-01XD and K-03XD feature improved technology and analog circuitry for enhanced sound quality. Esoteric is dedicated to excellence in sound and our SE models reflect our technological advancements since their original release. Experience heightened presence, dynamics, and organic musical textures with our new SE models.
| 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, 10kΩ 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 (Please see here for command table) |
| 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, 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 17-⅝" × 6-½" × 17-¼" (including protrusions) |
| Weight | 31kg / 68-⅜ lb |
| Included accessories | Power cord set × 1 Remote control (RC-1333) × 1 AA batteries × 2 Felt pads × 3 Owner's manual × 1 Warranty card × 1 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz to 30kHz (–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) |