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  D-01
  Esoteric > Monaural D/A Converter

The World's first monaural D/A converter - Esoteric D-01 designed to bring out the full potential of the SACD format.

The advantage of developing a D/A converter as a monaural unit is to avoid channel cross-talk. A monaural unit also allows proper power distribution for each individual analog audio circuit. In addition, separate D/A converters eliminate the differences in sound between the left and right channels because each separate unit has the exact same parts and PCB layout pattern.

In a dual or stereo converter, placement of components usually differs, channel to channel, because they are placed in different physical locations and varying orientations within the single cabinet. By exactly replicating component locations, the result is an audible improvement in which the air around the instruments becomes more defined, and the image of each musical instrument becomes clearer, more transparent with enhanced ambience and presence.

Download D-01 Owner's Manual (PDF)

Specifications

Audio Features
Frequency Response 2 Hz - 80 kHz, –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) 118 db (JEITA)
Dynamic Range 112 db (JEITA)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.001% (JEITA)
Valid Sampling Frequency (kHz) 32, 44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 48, 96, 192, 48P(=46.08), 96P(=92.16), 192P(=184.32) DSD (IEEE1394 or ES-LINK only)
Word Clock Frequency (input/output)
Normal Mode 44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 48, 96, 192, 100 (kHz)
4% Down Mode 48P(=46.08), 96P(=92.16), 192P(=184.32), 100P(=96) (kHz)
Input Frequency Range WORD IN mode: ±15 ppm
Rb IN mode is designed for extremely precise external clocks like a rubidium clock generator
Sampling frequencies corresponding to de-emphasis 32, 44.1, 48, 96 (kHz)
Input Terminals
Digital XLR x2, 5.0Vp-p±0.1V/110Ω
RCA x1, 0.5Vp-p±0.1V/75Ω
IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 x2
WORD SYNC BNC x1, TTL level/75Ω
Output Terminals
Analog RCA x1, 2.2Vrms±0.1V/10kΩ
XLR x1, 2.2Vrms±0.1V/10kΩ
WORD SYNC BNC x1, TTL level/75Ω
General
Power Supply AC 230V, 50Hz
Power Consumption 23 W
Weight 21 kg (46 1/4 lbs)
External Dimensions (WxHxD) 445 x 108 x 420 mm
Accessories Power cord x 1
Felt pads x 4
Warranty card x 1
Owner’s manual x 1

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.
• Illustrations may differ slightly from production models.

For more information about this product, please refer to the manufacturer's website.

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