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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)