P-05 SACD/CD audio transport
In honor of their 20th anniversary, ESOTERIC introduces the P-05/D-05 components which incorporate a completely new VRDS-NEO mechanism (called VMK-5), optimized for high speed rotational requirements of Super Audio CD. The new digital to analog converter model D-05, introduces the world's first 32-bit D/A converter technology. The P-05/D-05 can output native and up-converted digital audio signals and a high precision crystal clock oscillator reduces jitter within the signal path. For CD playback the up-convert function offers fs 88.2 kHz (x2) and fs 176.4 kHz (x4). In DSD mode a 1-bit 64 fs signal for Super Audio CD is directly transmitted without up-conversion. The D-05 is the world's first D/A converter to incorporate the AK4397 Delta-Sigma DAC device from AKM Semiconductor. ESOTERIC implements their designs in a dual-mono configuration for both the digital and analog signal paths. The D-05 has 32-bit processing capability and "combines the best properties of a 1-bit and multi-bit device." PCM audio signals can be up-converted to 176.4 kHz and PCM audio can also be converted to full DSD standard. The P-05 (MSRP $7000), and D-05 ($7000), are available now through ESOTERIC's dealer network of audio specialists.
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