A new frontier in network DAC/preamps As Esoteric’s first-ever network DAC/preamp, the N-05XD was specifically designed to deliver superior sound quality from the smallest system configurations combining your favorite power amplifier, speakers, and headphones. Integrating fully balanced circuitry directly derived from Esoteric’s flagship series, the N-05XD’s network engine is equipped with a pure, dedicated linear power supply and an in-house designed discrete DAC that ensures that its preamplifier and headphone amplifier are capable of clearly reproducing the full sound of a recording’s original master. Faithful music reproduction Esoteric’s primary goal in the creation of the N-05XD Network DAC/Preamp was to assemble a careful selection of rigorously tested discrete components into a complete circuit that could perfectly reproduce all the dynamics and energy of recorded music, something simply unattainable using ordinary integrated chips. Esoteric’s top engineering teams put their pride on the line to design and produce a quality of sound that can only be experienced by way of our Master Sound Discrete DAC. Esoteric Sound Stream Esoteric Sound Stream is a streaming and network playback control app designed for use with both iOS (iPhones & iPads) and Android. Even inexperienced neophytes can operate this app with fully intuitive and stress-free ease. Additionally, Esoteric Sound Stream has been designed with a degree of refinement that smartly meets the high demands of more advanced users. Native support for such streaming services as Tidal and Qobuz ensures that anyone can easily search for and add songs to playlists from related streaming services while playing music files. Furthermore, songs can be seamlessly selected as if one’s own personal music library has been dramatically expanded. Specifications Digital Audio Inputs RCA Connectors: 2 pairs (L /R)Input Level: 0.5Vp-pInput Impedance: 110Input Signal Formats: 32 – 192kHz, 16 – 24-bit, Linear PCM (IEC 60958), DSD (DoP)Optical Digital Connector: 2Input Level: −24.0 to – 14.5dBm (peak)Input Signal Formats: 32 – 192kHz, 16 – 24-bit, Linear PCM (IEC 60958), DSD (DoP)USB Port: 1 (Type B)Input Signal Formats: 44.1 – 384kHz, 16 – 32-bit, Linear PCM, 2.8/5.6/11.2MHz DSDEthernet Port: 1000BASE-TInput Signal Formats: 44.1 – 384kHz, 16 – 32-bitLinear PCM2.8/5.6MHz DSD Supported File Formats DSD Lossless: DSF, DSDIFF (DFF), DoPPCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFFCompressed Audio: MP3, AAC (m4a container)USB Storage Device Port: FAT32; USB 2.0 or faster recommended Digital Audio Output RCA Connectors: 1Output Level: 0.5Vp-p (into 75 load)Output Impedance: 75Output Signal Formats: 44.1 – 192kHz, 16 – 24-bitLinear PCM (IEC 60958 format), DSD (DoP format) Clock Sync Input BNC Connectors: 1Input Frequencies (±15 ppm): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz, 10, 22.5792, 24.576MHzInput Impedance: 75Input Level: Rectangle wave: TTL level equivalent, Sine wave: 0.5 to 1.0Vrms (50 – 75) Clock Sync Output BNC Connectors: 1Output Level: TTL level equivalent (into 75)Output Frequencies: 44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 48, 96, 192kHz, 22.5792, 24.576MHzEquivalent to input frequency (at through output) Analog Audio Outputs XLR Connectors: 1 pair (L /R)RCA Connectors: 1 pair (L /R)Output Impedance: XLR: 20, RCA: 20Maximum Output Level (at 1kHz, 10k load): XLR: 5.0Vrms, RCA: 2.5VrmsFrequency Response (192kHz PCM): 5Hz – 70kHz (−3dB)S/N Ratio: 117dBDistortion:0.0007% (1 kHz) General AC Power Supply: 230V, 50Hz / 120V, 60Hz / 220V, 60HzPower Consumption: 18WExternal Dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions): 445 × 107 × 356mmWeight: 11kgIncluded AccessoriesPower cord × 1Owner’s manual × 1Warranty card × 1
