K-05X vs X-03SE
The X-03SE's weight is 23.6 kg (52 lbs) against the K-05X's 14 kg (31 lbs) and its width 442 mm against 445 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,900
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the K-05X
The Esoteric K-05X is a premium Super Audio CD player and DAC, designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. It features a high-precision transport mechanism, a large toroidal transformer, and an array of high-capacity super capacitors for enhanced power supply stability. The player includes High Current Line Drive (HCLD) output-buffer circuits, which provide wide bandwidth and tight control over analog output. It supports PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD, and includes adjustable settings like upsampling and digital filters. The K-05X can be synchronized with external master clock generators for improved sound quality.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 445 × 135 × 360 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 14 kg (31 lbs)
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