FLS 20 vs Esoteric K-03XD SE
The K-03XD SE's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the FLS 20's 192 kHz, its signal-to-noise 113 dB against 110 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$21,999
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About the FLS 20
The Audia Flight FLS 20 is a high-end top-loading SACD/CD player and DAC designed for ultra-precise disc reading, low-vibration operation, and flexible digital playback. It uses dual mono ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DACs, a Crystek CCHD-950 low-noise clock, and a fully balanced discrete Class A output stage. It also includes multiple digital inputs and outputs, fixed or variable analog output level, and support for an optional internal streamer card.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre ES9038PRO
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 240Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Toslink, AES/EBU, S/PDIF coaxial, USB
- Digital Outputs
- Toslink, AES/EBU, S/PDIF coaxial, I2S
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 134 × 364 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 17 kg (37 lbs)
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