Esoteric · CD & SACD Players
K-03XD SE Black Edition
Black Edition 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 Black Edition
From Esoteric
The K-03XD SE Black Edition is the black-finish version of Esoteric's Reference SACD/CD player. It plays SACD and CD, uses the VRDS-ATLAS transport and Master Sound Discrete DAC, 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 |