As Esoteric’s first-ever network DAC/preamp, the N-05XD was specifically designed to deliver superior sound quality from the smallest system configurations combining your favorite power amplifier, speakers, and headphones. Integrating fully balanced circuitry directly derived from Esoteric’s flagship series, the N-05XD’s network engine is equipped with a pure, dedicated linear power supply and an in-house designed discrete DAC that ensures that its preamplifier and headphone amplifier are capable of clearly reproducing the full sound of a recording’s original master.
A seamless integration of the most Esoteric-like essences, the N-05XD has been thoroughly refined under the guiding principles of ultimate sound quality. Just a touch of its volume knob clearly reveals this quality in its most exquisite form, and promises the fullest and most satisfying enjoyment of Esoteric’s pure signature sound. No longer must superior sound quality be sacrificed in the pursuit of a simplified high-end audio system.
Digital audio inputs XLR1Input Level5.0Vp-pInput Impedance110ΩInput signal formats Linear PCM32k to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (AES/EBU format)DSD2.8MHz (ES-LINK1, ES-LINK2, DoP format)RCA2Input Level5.0Vp-pInput Impedance75ΩInput signal formats Linear PCM32k to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (IEC60958 format)DSD2.8MHz (DoP format)Optical2Input Level–24.0 to –14.5dBm peakInput signal formats Linear PCM32k to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (IEC60958 format)DSD2.8MHz (DoP format)USB1 (USB B connector)Input signal formats Linear PCM44.1k to 384kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bitDSD2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHzETHERNET1 (1000BASE-T)Input signal formats Linear PCM44.1k to 384kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit (stereo)
• Only integer format file supportedDSD2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz (stereo)Supported file formats PCM LosslessFLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC) , WAV, AIFF, MQADSD LosslessDSF, DSDIFF (DFF) , DoPCompressed audioMP3, AAC (m4a container)USB DRIVE2 (Front, Rear)Supported file systemFAT32, exFAT, NTFS, Single partition, USB2.0 or later recommendedMaximum power supply0.5AInput signal formats Linear PCM44.1k to 384kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit (stereo)
• Only integer format file supported at 32bitDSD2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (stereo)Supported file formats PCM LosslessFLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC) , WAV, AIFF, MQADSD LosslessDSF, DSDIFF (DFF) , DoPCompressed audioMP3, AAC (m4a container)Analog audio inputs XLR1 pair (L/R)Input Impedance50kΩMaximum Input Voltage8VrmsRCA1 pair (L/R)Input Impedance25kΩMaximum Input Voltage4VrmsAnalog audio outputs XLR/ESL-A1 pair (L/R)Output Impedance220ΩMaximum Output Level5.0Vrms (PCM Full-scale signal input, Analog output level setting: FIX)ESL-A PRE-OUT1 pair (L/R)RCA1 pair (L/R)Output Impedance60ΩMaximum Output Level2.5Vrms (PCM Full-scale signal input, Analog output level setting: FIX)Bluetooth® section Version4.0Supported profileA2DP, AVRCPSupported A2DP codecLDAC, LHDC, aptX™ HD audio, aptX™ audio, AAC, SBCHeadphone out section Balanced4-pin XLR × 1Output Power1500mW + 1500mW (at 32Ω load)Compatible Impedance16 to 600ΩUnbalanced¼" (6.3mm) Standard Phone jack × 1Output Power750mW + 750mW (at 32Ω load)Compatible Impedance16 to 600ΩClock sync section Clock InputBNC × 1Input frequency10MHz (±10ppm)Input impedance50ΩInput level Rectangular waveTTL level or equivalentSine wave0.5 to 1.0VrmsExternal control section RS-232C× 1Trigger In⅛" (3.5mm) Monaural mini jack × 1Input level Trigger Out⅛" (3.5mm) Monaural mini jack × 1Output level General Power AC 120V, 60Hz AC 220 - 240V, 50HzPower consumption38WOverall dimensions (W×H×D)445 × 131 × 377mm / 17-⅝" × 5-¼" × 14-⅞" (including protrusions)Weight13.8kg / 30.5 lb.