Integrated Amplifiers

Esoteric F-02 integrated amplifier

The Esoteric F-02 is a brand new class AB integrated amplifier. It sits pretty much along side the new F-01 but is for those wanting more power than the 30 WPC offered by the F-01. It is cosmetically pretty much identical to the F-01.

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Information

The “finest” integrated amplifier incorporating Grandioso “X” Edition amp technologies.

The “Finest” Integrated Amplifier you could ever want – The new F Series integrated amplifiers are the culmination of a range of technologies designed to fulfil your ideals.

Incorporating all of the preamp and power amp developments from the flagship Grandioso “X” Edition, the new F Series integrated amplifiers deliver outstanding musicality that captures the rich textures of music in a single integrated amplifier. Despite the fact that the F Series is an integrated amplifier, it delivers a thorough quality and performance that will be the envy of all separate amp users. The F Series is the integrated amplifier that owners of Esoteric’s K and N Series digital players have been waiting for, and it pushes the boundaries of integrated amplifier technology.

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Specification

Technical Specifications:

Preamplifier Section:

A fully balanced dual mono preamp in the direct line of the Grandioso C1X
“Ultra Fidelity Attenuator System”, a stepped attenuator circuit developed by Esoteric
Volume can be adjusted in 0.1dB/1,120* steps with our proprietary attenuator module “UFA-1792” *Preamp gain setting: at +12dB
3 inputs of “ES-Link Analog”, a unique and proprietary current transmission system
Two headphone outputs (balanced 4-pin XLR / unbalanced 6.3mm) with built-in fully balanced dual mono headphone amplifier
Dual mono phono stage preamp (RCA x 1, MM/MC)
3-band balanced tone control, independently adjustable for each input source
ES-Link Analog(x1) /XLR (x1) pre-out for connecting the S-05 as an external power amplifier
A dedicated DC power connector for connecting the PS-01F external power supply dedicated to the built-in preamp (to be released later)
Preamp gain can be adjusted in 4 steps (0/+6/+12/+18dB) to match the connected power amplifier

Amplifier Section:

Simple circuit design concept based on Grandioso M1X
120 WPC/8Ω
Excellent power linearity and driving power (240 WPC/4Ω)
All stages of the power rectification and smoothing circuit are configured with a dual monaural design
Powerful bipolar transistor 3-parallel push-pull configuration
Huge 940VA EI core power transformer
Channel-independent Grandioso grade custom block capacitors (10,000μF x 4/ch)
Custom wave-shaped heat sinks to reduce peak resonance

Other Features:

Independently adjustable input gains (±18dB; 0.1dB steps)
L/R channel balance (0.1dB steps)
AV through output (volume bypass) ensures seamless coexistence with AV systems
The aluminium body remote controller (RC-1339) can also be used to operate Esoteric’s SACD players and network players
Displayed source device names can be programmed
Mute, dimmer and automatic display-off functions
Control functions (RS-232C, trigger input/output)

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