RZ-1 - Integrated Music System

 

 

 

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Integrated System for Casual Listening

Being a high-end integrated music system in an elegant, slim profile body the RZ-1 features a drive mechanism that is capable of Super Audio CD and CD playback using its high resolution 32-bit DA converter.

This system offers a complete set of external inputs, including three different digital inputs (USB, coaxial, and optical digital), enabling it to support digital audio inputs in studio master quality from a PC or other external devices.

The RZ-1 is also equipped with ESOTERIC's custom design integrated power amplifier, which amplifies all sources signals in high fidelity.

Though the RZ-1 is an integrated system that is best suited for casual listening, it faithfully incorporates the high-end design philosophy that is characteristic of ESOTERIC, and was developed to be the finest integrated music system in its class.

 

Specifications

  • ESOTERIC SACD/CD transport mechanism
  • 32 bit DAC (AK4392) with 3 digital audio input connections
  • USB digital input (24 bit / 96 kHz)
  • USB isolator to eliminate PC noise from entering the system
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz high-rez S/PDIF input (Coaxial + Optical)
  • User selectable 32 bit 8 times digital filters: FIR and short delay apodizing filter
  • Short delay filter effectively reduces pre-echo effect
  • ESOTERIC master sound power amplification
  • Maximum output power: 100 Watt + 100 Watt (6 Ω load)
  • Large toroidal, high capacitance analog power supply
  • Analog input x 2 (Line 1 / Line 2)
  • Line 2 input can be switched to MM phono input
  • Minimum impedance 4 Ω
  • Frequency response 15 Hz to 65 kHz (+1/-3dB, 6 Ω)
  • T.H.D. 0.03% (1kHz, 45W, 6 Ω,, LPF20kHz)
  • S/N ratio 102 dB
  • Input sensitivity LINE : 46 mV, PHONO: 1.0 mV
  • Analog audio input: RCA x2 sets
  • Input impedance LINE: 100 kΩ, PHONO: 47 kΩ
  • RIAA deviation (MM) 20Hz to 15kHz (±0.5 dB)
  • Digital audio input: COAXIAL RCA x1 (> 0.2Vp-p / 75 Ω) 32 kHz to 192 kHz / 24 bit, OPTICAL TOS x1 (-24.0 to -14.5 dBm peak) 32 kHz to 192 kHz / 24 bit, USB Type B x 1 (USB1.1 or higher) 32 kHz to 96 kHz /24 bit
  • Power supply AC 230V 50Hz, AC 120V 60Hz, AC 220V 60Hz
  • Power consumption 65 Watt (Stand-by: 0.4 Watt)
  • WxHxD: 400 x 77 x 368 mm
  • Weight: 9 kg