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Representing the next generation in a proud lineage of audio excellence, the S-02 Stereo Power amplifier and it's matching Stereo Preamplifier C-02X feature state-of-the-art circuitry in a discrete dual mono configuration that dramatically conveys all the power and energy of music. Assembled one at a time in ESOTERIS's Tokyo factory and incorporating all the knowledge and technology of the flagship Grandioso line, these two new models accentuate the refined qualities of audio reproduction with expert draftsmanship and handmade precision.
Proudly taking its place as a new reference boasting Grandioso lineage, the S-02 utilizes the know-how and technology employed in Esoteric's premier monoblock M1 and stereo S1 power amplifiers to offer generous power and exceptional dynamics that propel musical crescendos to breathtaking heights. The S-02's outstanding performance and unsurpassed clarity allow the listener not only to hear the music but also to feel the music, by helping to reproduce the emotion that is the essence of an involving musical experience
Spec description
Speaker output:
Rated output power- 145W + 145W (8Ω)
290W + 290W (4Ω)
Maximum output power- 580W + 580W (2Ω)
Damping factor- 1000
Analog audio inputs:
XLR- 1 pair
Input impedance- 44kΩ
RCA- 1 pair
Input impedance- 22kΩ
General:
Power supply- AC 230V, 50Hz
AC 120V, 60Hz
AC 220V, 60Hz
Power consumption- 440W (no signal: 160W)
External dimensions (WxHxD)- 445 x 221.5 x 489.6mm
17 5/8" x 8 3/4" x 19 3/8" (including protrusions)
Weight- 48kg/105 7/8 lb
Included accessories- Power cord x1
Power cord support bracket x1
Power cord support bracket screw x2
Felt pads x4
Owner's manual x1
Warranty card x1
Audio performance
Frequency response- 5Hz to 100kHz (+0dB, -3dB, 8Ω)
S/N ratio- 115dB (IHF-A)
Total harmonic distortion- 0.003% (1kHz, 8Ω, 145W)
Gain- 28.5dB