X05 vs Yamaha CD-S2100
The CD-S2100's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the X05's 130 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the X05
The Esoteric X-05, manufactured from 2006-2008 by Teac Esoteric in Japan, is a premium SACD/CD player renowned for its VRDS-NEO 'VMK-5' transport with precision aluminum/polycarbonate turntable, differential gearing disc loading, short spindle shaft, and frequency generation sensor for stable rotation and minimal vibration. It employs dual-mono Cirrus Logic CS-4398 24-bit/192kHz DACs with dual-mono analog output circuits for superior channel separation, imaging, and soundstage. The robust chassis features heavy extruded aluminum front, 5mm thick steel plates, toroidal transformer on isolation base, and pinpoint feet. Analog outputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA. No digital inputs; standalone disc player only. Available in silver/black/titanium finishes with RC-1156 remote. Praised for neutral tonality, refined highs, dense mids, controlled bass, macro dynamics, and musicality.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Cirrus Logic CS-4398
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 130 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- coaxial, optical
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 442 × 153 × 353 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 17.2 kg (38 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver, Black, Titanium
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