Esoteric N-05 XD network dac / preamp - mint customer trade-in

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Mint customer trade-in
Esoteric N-05 XD network dac / preamp

Excellent condition, original box, remote, manual.  I also have a black N-05XD available that is also in 9/10 condition.

Reproducing the full sound quality of the original masters.
The N-05XD represents a new frontier in network DAC/preamps.

As Esoteric’s first-ever network DAC/preamp, the N-05XD was specifically designed to deliver superior sound quality from the smallest system configurations combining your favorite power amplifier, speakers, and headphones. Integrating fully balanced circuitry directly derived from Esoteric’s flagship series, the N-05XD’s network engine is equipped with a pure, dedicated linear power supply and an in-house designed discrete DAC that ensures that its preamplifier and headphone amplifier are capable of clearly reproducing the full sound of a recording’s original master.

A seamless integration of the most Esoteric-like essences, the N-05XD has been thoroughly refined under the guiding principles of ultimate sound quality. Just a touch of its volume knob clearly reveals this quality in its most exquisite form, and promises the fullest and most satisfying enjoyment of Esoteric’s pure signature sound. No longer must superior sound quality be sacrificed in the pursuit of a simplified high-end audio system.

Digital audio inputs     

• XLR    1
  • Input Level    5.0Vp-p
  • Input Impedance    110Ω
  • Input signal formats     
    • Linear PCM    32k to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (AES/EBU format)
    • DSD    2.8MHz (ES-LINK1, ES-LINK2, DoP format)
• RCA    2
  • Input Level    0.5Vp-p
  • Input Impedance    75Ω
  • Input signal formats     
    • Linear PCM    32k to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (IEC60958 format)
    • DSD    2.8MHz (DoP format)
• Optical    2
  • Input Level    –24.0 to –14.5dBm peak
  • Input signal formats     
    • Linear PCM    32k to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (IEC60958 format)
    • DSD    2.8MHz (DoP format)
• USB    1 (USB B connector)
  • Input signal formats     
    • Linear PCM    44.1k to 384kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit
    • DSD    2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz
• ETHERNET    1 (1000BASE-T)
  • Input signal formats     
    • Linear PCM    44.1k to 384kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit (stereo)
    • • Only integer format file supported
    • DSD    2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz (stereo)
  • Supported file formats     
    • PCM Lossless    FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC) , WAV, AIFF, MQA
    • DSD Lossless    DSF, DSDIFF (DFF) , DoP
    • Compressed audio    MP3, AAC (m4a container)
• USB DRIVE    2 (Front, Rear)
  • Supported file system    FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, Single partition, USB2.0 or later recommended
  • Maximum power supply    0.5A
  • Input signal formats     
    • Linear PCM    44.1k to 384kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit (stereo)
    • • Only integer format file supported at 32bit
    • DSD    2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz (stereo)
  • Supported file formats     
    • PCM Lossless    FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC) , WAV, AIFF, MQA
    • DSD Lossless    DSF, DSDIFF (DFF) , DoP
    • Compressed audio    MP3, AAC (m4a container)
• Analog audio inputs     
  • XLR    1 pair (L/R)
    • Input Impedance    50kΩ
    • Maximum Input Voltage    8Vrms
  • RCA    1 pair (L/R)
    • Input Impedance    25kΩ
    • Maximum Input Voltage    4Vrms
• Analog audio outputs     
  • XLR/ESL-A    1 pair (L/R)
    • Output Impedance    220Ω
    • Maximum Output Level    5.0Vrms (PCM Full-scale signal input, Analog output level setting: FIX)
  • ESL-A PRE-OUT    1 pair (L/R)
  • RCA    1 pair (L/R)
    • Output Impedance    60Ω
    • Maximum Output Level    2.5Vrms (PCM Full-scale signal input, Analog output level setting: FIX)
• Bluetooth® section     
  • Version    4.0
  • Supported profile    A2DP, AVRCP
  • Supported A2DP codec    LDAC, LHDC, aptX™ HD audio, aptX™ audio, AAC, SBC
• Headphone out section     
  • Balanced    4-pin XLR × 1
    • Output Power    1500mW + 1500mW (at 32Ω load)
    • Compatible Impedance    16 to 600Ω
  • Unbalanced    ¼" (6.3mm) Standard Phone jack × 1
    • Output Power    750mW + 750mW (at 32Ω load)
    • Compatible Impedance    16 to 600Ω
• Clock sync section     
  • Clock Input    BNC × 1
  • Input frequency    10MHz (±10ppm)
  • Input impedance    50Ω
  • Input level     
    • Rectangular wave    TTL level or equivalent
    • Sine wave    0.5 to 1.0Vrms
• External control section     
  • RS-232C    × 1
  • Trigger In    ⅛" (3.5mm) Monaural mini jack × 1
    • Input level     
  • Trigger Out    ⅛" (3.5mm) Monaural mini jack × 1
    • Output level     
• General     
  • Power     
    •      AC 120V, 60Hz
  • Power consumption    38W
  • Overall dimensions (W×H×D)    445 × 131 × 377mm / 17-⅝" × 5-¼" × 14-⅞" (including protrusions)
  • Weight    13.8kg / 30.5 lb.
• Included accessories    
  • Power cord × 1
  • Remote control unit (RC-1334) × 1
  • AA batteries × 2
  • Felt mats × 3
  • Owner's manual × 1

• Frequency response    5Hz to 75kHz (–3dB)
• S/N ratio    105dB
• Distortion    0.0015% (1kHz)