Esoteric N-05XE Network DAC/Preamplifier
Retail price: $13,000
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The Esoteric N-05XE combines a reference-quality network streamer, discrete DAC, fully balanced preamplifier, and high-performance headphone amplifier in one elegant component. Its next-generation Master Sound Discrete DAC G2 and fourth-generation Network Engine G4 bring technology derived from Esoteric’s Grandioso series to a compact, versatile system centerpiece.
A fully dual-mono analog architecture, high-current HCLD output buffers, dedicated linear power supplies, and optical-network capability are engineered for low noise, precise imaging, and natural musical flow. Extensive streaming, digital, analog, and headphone connectivity make the N-05XE equally at home in a minimalist two-component system or a sophisticated reference installation.
Features and Specifications
Network streamer, discrete DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier
Master Sound Discrete DAC G2 with 64-bit/512Fs delta-sigma processing
Native DSD playback up to 22.5 MHz and PCM up to 768 kHz through the network engine
Fourth-generation Esoteric Network Engine G4
Gigabit Ethernet and SFP optical-network connections
Supports TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Spotify Connect, and QQ Music
Supported formats include DSF, DSDIFF, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA, MP3, and AAC
Fully dual-mono, dual-balanced preamplifier with eight independent signal circuits
Esoteric HCLD high-current output-buffer circuitry
ES-Link Analog input and output
Dual-mono parallel single-ended headphone amplifier
4-pin XLR and 6.3 mm headphone outputs; 1,200 mW per channel into 32 ohms
USB Type-C front input plus USB Type-B and Type-C digital inputs
Built-in Bluetooth receiver supporting LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC
10 MHz master-clock input
Dimensions: 445 × 131 × 377 mm
Weight: 13.6 kg
Made in Tokyo
