Esoteric P-05 (transport) και D-05 (32-bit DAC)

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Θυμάστε το νέο 32bit/192kHz DAC της AKM που σας έλεγα εδώ; Αυτό είναι η καρδιά του D-05, δηλαδή του νέου dual mono 32 bit D/A converter της Esoteric. Το ταίρι του είναι το P-05 CD/SACD transport.

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D-05 dual mono 32 bit D/A converter





ESOTERIC is proud to introduce evolutionary components for CD/SACD audiophile playback.

The D-05 DAC supplies extremely natural and “true-to-life” analog signals to the amplifier by using the latest 32 bit digital to analog converter devices. The D-05 is the world’s first D/A converter incorporating the “AK4397” Delta-Sigma DAC device from AKM Semiconductor, Inc., This device has full 32 bit processing capability. The “AK4397” was designed combining newly developed high speed / high capacity digital processing components and improved analog processing components. This device provides premium quality sound reproduction on a professional level. The “AK4397” has a superior and precise D/A conversion capability thanks to its fully extended 32 bit processing throughout all stages, including digital filter and the “Delta-Sigma,” modulator. This high performance technology is an evolutionary upgrade path from conventional 16 or 24 bit D/A converters. The D-05 incorporates dual mono digital and dual mono analog circuits, with dual mono power supply components to achieve extremely high resolution and superior channel separation. This design follows in the footsteps of Esoteric’s D-03 dual mono D/A converter. Word clock input and output is included for use with Esoteric transports or stand alone master clock sync generators. For more information please see the PDF file indicated below.

D-05 feature highlights;
- PCM digital audio up-conversion function
- PCM to DSD conversion function
- Native DSD mode for SACD playback
- Remote control (When used with the companion transport model P-05 or transport model P-01).
- Output level control from the D-05 front panel and the P-05 remote control (requires P-05).
- iLink terminal



P-05 CD/SACD transport






ESOTERIC is proud to introduce evolutionary components for CD/SACD audiophile playback, incorporating a completely new VRDS-NEO mechanism (and using new 32 bit D/A converter technology in the companion DAC model D-05).

The VRDS-NEO mechanism in the P-05 is a high performance CD/SACD transport solution for the next generation of audiophiles! The P-05 builds upon the success of Esoteric's model P-70. This newly developed VRDS-NEO model VMK-5, (New-Vibration free Rigid Disc clamping System), combines two ESOTERIC proprietary technologies; the turntable disc clamping system and the unique VOSP (Vertically aligned Optical Stability Platform). The turntable securely clamps the disc and effectively reduces unwanted swing or vibration of the disc. This new turntable is precisely machined from solid aluminum helping to minimize rotational inertia. This extra light turntable design also ensures optimal performance as required for high speed disc rotation. In combination with this turntable system, the VOSP mechanism provides extremely accurate data retrieval by positioning the laser optical axis at the very center of the data track. This design eliminates off axis tracking and off axis error correction. Word clock input is included for synchronization with the matching D-05, D/A audio converter or with any of Esoteric’s stand alone master clock generators. Optical tracking and data retrieval is processed by the same pick-up assembly as in the Esoteric model P-03 audio transport. The P-05 transport works with both CD and SACD software. For more information please see the PDF file indicated below.

P-05 / D-05 additional features;
- PCM digital audio up-conversion function (with D-05 DAC).
- PCM to DSD conversion function (with D-05 DAC).
- Native DSD mode for SACD playback (with D-05 DAC).
- Toroidal transformer for power supply.
- Remote control from the P-03.
- Output level control from the optional D-05 front panel and from the P-05 remote control (requires D-05).
- iLink terminal



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"Every one of my finest recordings sounded finer. One has to hear the sound this unit produces to appreciate it. It is the most three dimensional and real sound field digital ever produced in this room with some of the best CD's, possibly rivaling the best stereo analog, both vinyl and master tapes. The two channel RCA SACD remastering sound cleaner, clearer and more live than the third generation master tapes that I owned years ago of the same performances. The best quality input is the dual AES-EBU, with the FireWire close but even the RCA SPDIF word-clocked to the DV-60 as transport sounded better than the DV-60 alone, which is no slouch. It's so good that I'm almost prepared to sacrifice my pension fund to keep the units but can't for the sake of my poor family. This is the first product I can remember returning that I truly wanted to keep. I'm really going to miss these units, and, as most reviewers take months to complete their evaluations, even though the review is done, I plan to keep them as long as possible. Maybe I can possibly buy the D-05 to get a large percentage of the improvement, and possibly not buy any Christmas presents for anybody else. I wonder if I do that, whether the Ghost of Christmas Present will pay me a visit. Oh well, the problems of an audiophile!"


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The P05/D05 have made questionable CDs not just listenable but enjoyable again and turned my best recorded CDs and SACDs into brand new experiences and new enjoyment closer to the real event than ever before. Musically, the Fives are all I could hope for - yet I leave this review feeling that the D05 could have been so much more, the beginning of a new era for Esoteric, had it only looked a little farther ahead to the PC compatibility of where our hobby is headed. But then, vinyl is still here and will remain for the foreseeable future. Perhaps Esoteric is correct and there will be a place for no-compromise transports and DACs in the near future that don't bother with hard drives or streaming files. If so, the P05/D05 unequivocally belongs to and in this future.
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