Esoteric · Preamplifiers
Grandioso C1X
Grandioso stereo preamplifier system with separate left/right channels, XLR/ES-Link Analog inputs, RCA inputs, and XLR/ES-Link outputs.
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Grandioso C1X
From Esoteric
The Grandioso C1X is an Esoteric stereo preamplifier system with separate left and right channel units plus a dedicated power unit. It has 3 pairs of XLR/ES-Link Analog inputs, 2 pairs of RCA inputs, 2 pairs of XLR outputs, and ES-Link Analog output connections.
Specifications
| Analog audio inputs: XLR/ESL-A | 3 pairs |
|---|---|
| Analog audio inputs: XLR/ESL-A: Input impedance | 50kΩ |
| Analog audio inputs: XLR/ESL-A: Input sensitivity | 500mV (at reted output) |
| Analog audio inputs: XLR/ESL-A: Maximum input level | 12V |
| Analog audio inputs: RCA | 2 pairs |
| Analog audio inputs: RCA: Input impedance | 68kΩ |
| Analog audio inputs: RCA: Input sensitvity | 500mV (at rate output) |
| Analog audio inputs: RCA: Maximum input level | 12V |
| Analog audio outputs: XLR | 2 pairs |
| Analog audio outputs: XLR: Output impedance | 30Ω |
| Analog audio outputs: XLR: Rate output | 2V |
| Analog audio outputs: XLR: Maximum output level | 17V |
| Analog audio outputs: ESL-A | 2 pairs * Option: Changing the ESL-A terminals with RCA terminals. |
| Analog audio outputs: ESL-A: Output impedance | 30Ω |
| External Control: Terminal | D-sub 9-pin × 1 |
| External Control: Terminal (2) | 3.5mm Monaural Mini jack × 1 |
| External Control: Input Level | 12V, 2mA |
| External Control: Terminal (3) | 3.5mm Monaural Mini jack × 2 |
| External Control: Output Level | 12V, 100mA (total) |
| General: Power consumption | 15W (L), 15W (R) |
| General: Main unit | 445 × 132 × 449mm 17-⅝" × 5-¼" × 17-⅝" (including protrusions) |
| General: Power unit | 445 × 132 × 452mm 17-⅝" × 5-¼" × 17-⅞" (including protrusions) |
| General: Main unit (2) | 20.2kg / 44.6 lb |
| General: Power unit (2) | 29.0kg / 64 lb |
| Included accessories | Power cords × 2 DC power connection cords × 2 Remote control (RC-1334) × 1 AA batteries × 2 Felt pads × 8 Owner's manual × 1 Warranty card × 1 |
| Included accessories: Frequency response | 1Hz to 150kHz (–3dB, XLR IN, XLR OUT) |
| Included accessories: S/N ratio | 120dB (2V input, A weight, XLR IN, XLR OUT) |
| Included accessories: Total harmonic distortion | 0.00035% (XLR IN, XLR OUT) |
| Included accessories: Gain | +12dB (XLR IN, XLR OUT) |
| Product type | stereo preamplifier |
| Series | Grandioso |