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K-05X

Name: Esoteric K-05X
Brand: Esoteric

Esoteric

K Series Series

DigitalHi-Res PlayersDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$4,900

About the K-05X

The Esoteric K-05X is a premium Super Audio CD player and DAC, designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. It features a high-precision transport mechanism, a large toroidal transformer, and an array of high-capacity super capacitors for enhanced power supply stability. The player includes High Current Line Drive (HCLD) output-buffer circuits, which provide wide bandwidth and tight control over analog output. It supports PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD, and includes adjustable settings like upsampling and digital filters. The K-05X can be synchronized with external master clock generators for improved sound quality.

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