Esoteric · CD & SACD Players
K-03XD SE
SACD/CD player with VRDS-ATLAS transport, Master Sound Discrete DAC, digital inputs, 10 MHz clock input, and XLR/RCA outputs.
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K-03XD SE
From Esoteric
The K-03XD SE is an Esoteric Reference SACD/CD player built around the VRDS-ATLAS transport and Master Sound Discrete DAC. It plays SACD and CD, accepts RCA, optical, and USB digital inputs, and provides XLR and RCA analog outputs with 10 MHz clock input.
Specifications
| Playable disc types | Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW) |
|---|---|
| Analog audio outputs: XLR/ESL-A | 1 pair (L/R) |
| Analog audio outputs: XLR/ESL-A: Output impedance | 114Ω |
| Analog audio outputs: XLR/ESL-A: Maximum output level | 5.0Vrms (1kHz, 10kΩ loaded) |
| Analog audio outputs: RCA | 1 pair (L/R) |
| Analog audio outputs: RCA: Output impedance | 34Ω |
| Analog audio outputs: RCA: Maximum output level | 2.5Vrms (1kHz, 10kΩ loaded) |
| Digital audio outputs: XLR | 1 |
| Digital audio outputs: XLR: Output impedance | 3Vp-p (110Ω loaded) |
| Digital audio outputs: XLR: Output signal formats | Linear PCM (AES/EBU) 44.1kHz,16-bit（CD） |
| Digital audio outputs: RCA | 1 |
| Digital audio outputs: RCA: Output impedance | 0.5Vp-p (75Ω loaded) |
| Digital audio outputs: RCA: Output signal formats | Linear PCM (IEC60958) 44.1kHz,16-bit（CD） |
| Digital audio inputs: RCA | 1 |
| Digital audio inputs: RCA: Linear PCM | 32k to 192kHz, 16/24-bit (IEC60958) |
| Digital audio inputs: RCA: DSD | 2.8MHz (DoP) |
| Digital audio inputs: OPTICAL | 1 |
| Digital audio inputs: OPTICAL: Linear PCM | 32k to 192kHz, 16/24-bit (IEC60958) |
| Digital audio inputs: OPTICAL: DSD | 2.8MHz (DoP) |
| Digital audio inputs: USB B | 1 (USB2.0 supported) |
| Digital audio inputs: USB B: Linear PCM | 44.1k to 384kHz, 16/24/32-bit (IEC60958) |
| Digital audio inputs: USB B: DSD | 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz |
| Clock input: BNC | 1 |
| Clock input: BNC: Input impedance | 50Ω |
| Clock input: BNC: Frequencies that can be input (±10ppm) | 10MHz |
| Clock input: BNC: Input level | 0.5 to 1.0Vrms (Sine wave) |
| External control interface: RS-232C | 1 (Please see here for command table) |
| External control interface: Trigger | 1 (3.5mm Monaural mini jack) |
| General: Model for Europe | AC 220 to 240V, 50/60Hz |
| General: Model for US/Canada | AC 120V, 60Hz |
| General: Model for Korea | AC 220V, 60Hz |
| General: Model for Hong Kong | AC 230V, 50Hz |
| General: Power consumption | 25W |
| General: External dimensions (W×H×D) | 445 × 162 × 438mm 17-⅝" × 6-½" × 17-¼" (including protrusions) |
| General: Weight | 28kg / 61-¾ lb |
| Included accessories | Power cord set × 1 Remote control (RC-1333) × 1 AA batteries × 2 Felt pads × 3 Owner's manual × 1 Warranty card × 1 |
| Included accessories: Frequency response | 5Hz to 30kHz (–3dB, Super Audio CD, 0dB, DSDF=F2, XLR output) |
| Included accessories: S/N ratio | 113dB (A-weight, Super Audio CD, 0dB, DSDF=F2, XLR output) |
| Included accessories: Distortions | 0.0007% (1kHz, Super Audio CD, 0dB, DSDF=F2, XLR output) |
| Product type | sacd/cd player |
| Series | Reference |