Esoteric · Music Servers & Streamers
N-05XE
Network DAC and preamplifier with Ethernet, SFP, USB, Bluetooth, digital inputs, analog inputs, balanced outputs, RCA outputs, and a dedicated headphone section.
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N-05XE
From Esoteric
The N-05XE is an Esoteric network DAC and preamplifier built for systems that need both digital source handling and analog control. It supports PCM up to 768 kHz from USB storage, DSD up to 22.5 MHz, LDAC and aptX HD Bluetooth, 10 MHz clock input, ES-Link Analog output, balanced headphone output, and line-level XLR/RCA connectivity.
Specifications
| Network Section: PCM Lossless | FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA |
|---|---|
| Network Section: DSD Lossless | DSF, DSDIFF (DFF) , DoP |
| Network Section: Compressed Audio | MP3, AAC |
| Network Section: Ethernet Port | 1 (1000BASE-T) |
| Network Section: SFP Port | 1 (1000BASE-T/-LX (Single Mode), 1000BASE-SX (Multi Mode) ) |
| Network Section: USB Drive Port | 1 (Type-A) 1 (Type-C) * USB2.0 or higher recommended |
| Network Section: USB Drive Port: Supported File System | FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, Single Partation |
| Network Section: USB Drive Port: Maximum Current Supply | 0.5A Each |
| Network Section: USB Drive Port: PCM | 44.1 to 768kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit |
| Network Section: USB Drive Port: DSD | 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz |
| Bluetooth Section: Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Section: Output Class | Class2 (Range: Approx. 10m) * The communication range is approximate, and it varies depending on the surrounding environment and wave conditions. |
| Bluetooth Section: Supported Profile | A2DP, AVRCP |
| Bluetooth Section: Supported A2DP Codec | LDAC, LHDC, Qualcomm®aptX ™ HD audio, Qualcomm®aptX ™ audio, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Section: A2DP Contents Protection | SCMS-T |
| Bluetooth Section: Number of Pairing Memory | Max. 8 |
| Bluetooth Section: Number of Multipoint Connection | Max. 2 |
| Digital Audio Inputs: XLR | 1 |
| Digital Audio Inputs: XLR: Input Level | 5.0Vp-p |
| Digital Audio Inputs: XLR: Input Impedance | 110Ω |
| Digital Audio Inputs: XLR: Linear PCM | 32 to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (AES/EBU Format) |
| Digital Audio Inputs: XLR: DSD | 2.8MHz (ES-Link1, ES-Link2, DoP Format) |
| Digital Audio Inputs: RCA | 2 |
| Digital Audio Inputs: RCA: Input Level | 0.5Vp-p |
| Digital Audio Inputs: RCA: Input Impedance | 75Ω |
| Digital Audio Inputs: RCA: Linear PCM | 32 to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (IEC60958 Format) |
| Digital Audio Inputs: RCA: DSD | 2.8MHz (DoP Format) |
| Digital Audio Inputs: Optical | 2 |
| Digital Audio Inputs: Optical: Input Level | –24.0 to –14.5 dBm peak |
| Digital Audio Inputs: Optical: Linear PCM | 32 to 192kHz, 16bit / 24bit (IEC60958 Format) |
| Digital Audio Inputs: Optical: DSD | 2.8MHz (DoP Format) |
| Digital Audio Inputs: USB | 2 (Type-B, Type-C) , USB 2.0 Compliant |
| Digital Audio Inputs: USB: Linear PCM | 44.1 to 384kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit |
| Digital Audio Inputs: USB: DSD | 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz (DoP Format) |
| Analog Audio Inputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog | 1 (L/R) |
| Analog Audio Inputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog: Input Impedance | 16kΩ (XLR) |
| Analog Audio Inputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog: Input Voltage | 5Vrms (XLR) |
| Analog Audio Inputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog: Maximum Input Voltage | 11Vrms (XLR, 1kHz, THD 0.1％) |
| Analog Audio Inputs: RCA | 1 (L/R) |
| Analog Audio Inputs: RCA: Input Impedance | 10kΩ |
| Analog Audio Inputs: RCA: Input Voltage | 2.5Vrms |
| Analog Audio Inputs: RCA: Maximum Input Voltage | 5.5Vrms (1kHz, THD 0.1％) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog | 1 (L/R) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog: Output Impedance | 40Ω (XLR) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog: Rated Output Voltage | 5Vrms (XLR, at 0.0dB Volume, PCM Digital Input, Full Scale Signal) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: XLR/ES-Link Analog: Maximum Output Voltage | 12Vrms (XLR, 1kHz, THD 1％) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: RCA | 1 (L/R) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: RCA: Output Impedance | 15Ω |
| Analog Audio Outputs: RCA: Rated Output Voltage | 2.5Vrms (at 0.0dB Volume, PCM Digital Input, Full Scale Signal) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: RCA: Maximum Output Voltage | 6Vrms (1kHz, THD 1％) |
| Analog Audio Outputs: ES-Link Analog Pre-Out | 1 (L/R) |
| DAC Audio Performance: Frequency Response | 5Hz to 30kHz (–3dB, DSD 2.8MHz 0dB, DSDF=8SFT, XLR Output) |
| DAC Audio Performance: S/N Ratio | 109dB (A-Weight, DSD 2.8MHz 0dB, DSDF=8SFT, XLR Output) |
| DAC Audio Performance: Distortion | 0.001％ (1kHz, DSD 2.8MHz 0dB, DSDF=8SFT, XLR Output) |
| Headphone Outputs: ¼ (6.3mm) Stereo Phone Jack | 1 |
| Headphone Outputs: 4-Pin XLR | 1 |
| Headphone Outputs: 4-Pin XLR: Maximum Output Power | 1,200mW + 1,200ｍW (32Ω Load) |
| Headphone Outputs: 4-Pin XLR: Compatible Impedance | 16 to 600Ω |
| Clock Input: BNC | 1 |
| Clock Input: BNC: Input Frequency | 10MHz (±10ppm) |
| Clock Input: BNC: Input Impedance | 50Ω |
| Clock Input: BNC: Rectangular Wave | TTL Level or Equivalent |
| Clock Input: BNC: Sine Wave | 0.5 to 1.0Vrms |
| External Control: Trigger In | 1 (3.5mm Monaural Mini Jack) |
| External Control: Trigger In: Input Level | 12V, 1mA |
| External Control: Trigger Out | 1 (3.5mm Monaural Mini Jack) |
| External Control: Trigger Out: Output Level | 12V, 100mA Max |
| General: Power Supply | AC 220-240V 50/60Hz (Europe) AC 120V, 60Hz (US/Canada) AC 220V, 60Hz (Korea) AC 230V, 50Hz (Hong Kong) |
| General: Power Consumption | 30W (Standby: 0.3W) |
| General: External Dimensions (W×H×D) | 445 × 131 × 377mm (Including Protrusions) |
| General: Weight | 13.6kg |
| Included Accessories | Power Cord × 1 Remote Control (RC-1339) × 1 AA Batteries × 2 Owner’s Manual × 1 Warranty Card × 1 |
| Product type | network dac / preamplifier |
| Series | Reference |