C-03 - Dual Monaural / Stereo Pre-Amplifier
C-03: A Pre-Amp that Combines Exquisite Quality with Simplicity and Sets a new High-End Standard
The C-03 pre-amplifier is a pure integration of ESOTERIC state-of-the-art design, engineering manufacturing and highly advanced analog signal processing. A dual mono pre-amplifier driven by dedicated channel, custom power supplies, the C-03 reproduces a true-to-life soundstage with precise detail of each musical expression. Circuit components including input stage, output stage and power supply are completely isolated for ideal signal transmission. The C-03 features a highly rigid multiple-chambered chassis design for optimum resonance control properties. All design elements and proprietary technology are dedicated to achieving a listening experience of the highest order!
Specifications
- 5 user-selectale inputs: RCA x3, XLR x2
- 3 user-selectable output modes: RCA, XLR or RCA/XLR, RCA x2 can be used for bi-amping
- highly rigid chassis construction 22.5 kg
- multiple-chambered chassis design
- channel exclusive large toroidal power supplies
- isolated input and output stages
- discrete input buffer circuit
- Discrete output buffer circuit driven by high voltage current (+/- 38 V), the same circuit as used in the ESOTERIC D-01 reference monaural D/A converter
- Large capacitor (4,700/ch.), used for output buffer circuits
- Maximum output level 7V
- Rated output level 2V
- Output impedance 47Ω (RCA), 100Ω (XLR)
- T. H. D. 0.005% (1kHz, 2V input), 0.001% (1kHz, 2V input, Awgt)
- Frequency response 5Hz to 120kHz (-3dB), 10Hz to 35kHz (-0.5dB)
- S/N ratio 100dB (2V input, Awgt)
- Gain 0dB/+12dB switchable
- Input sensitivity 2.05V (rated output), 870mV (850mV output), 410mV (400mV output)
- Maximum input level 7V
- Input impedance 40kΩ (RCA,XLR)
- General Power supply AC 230V 50Hz (Europe), AC 120V 60Hz (USA), AC 220V 60Hz (Korea)
- Power consumption 18W
- WxHxD: 445 x 129 x 383 mm
- Weight: 22 kg
