{"title":"Esoteric Power Amplifiers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"esoteric-s-05-class-a-stereo-power-amplifier-silver-mint-demo-see-pricing-during-tent-sale","title":"Esoteric S-05 Class-A Stereo Power Amplifier Silver (Mint Demo) See pricing during Tent sale","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eEsoteric S-05 Class-A Stereo Power Amplifier - Esoteric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis amp is packed with cool features like dual monaural construction, a balanced input amplifier for noise-free signal transmission, and a bi-polar 3 parallel push\/pull circuit that responds super fast to music signals. Plus, it's got a large power transformer, high-capacity custom capacitors, and an ES-Link Analog input for super high-fidelity music signal transmission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe S-05 is a Class A stereo power amplifier that is thoroughly focused on the unique tone that can only be expressed by this model. It incorporates many of the development results of the flagship model \"Grandioso M1X\" to refine its overflowing driving power and pure performance. Class A amplifiers are dense with little distortion, this alone does not begin to describe the S-05's appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVivid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePassionate and vivid colors, like a direct-heating tri-tube amplifier. The overwhelmingly high speed sound start-up, backed up by the abundant idling current. Powerful drive capability and open-ended dynamism.... Regardless of the amplification method, the S-05 is a new milestone in Class A amplifiers, a sincere pursuit of what an amplifier should be, and the culmination of ESOTERIC's commitment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWith the flagship Grandioso C1X\/M1X, ESOTERIC has challenged the limits of fidelity in pre-power transmission and opened up new horizons. ESOTERIC's unique current transmission \"ES-LINK Analog\" is the ideal method for pre-power transmission, where signal levels are extremely low in actual use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Grandioso technology has been carried over to the S-05. Compared to conventional voltage transmission, ES-LINK Analog transmits approximately 100 times more current. Therefore, it is less susceptible to noise, and all the energy of the music is transmitted from the preamplifier to the power supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIn addition, in principle, the output signal from the preamplifier and the input signal to the power amplifier are not affected by the impedance of the connecting cables, so the output signal from the preamplifier and the input signal to the power amplifier can be kept identical to each other to an extremely high degree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eES-LINK Analog – ESOTERIC’s unique current transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eEsoteric's unique current transmission system “ES-Link Analog” is the ideal method for preamp to amplifier transmission where the signal level is extremely low. Compared to the conventional voltage transmission, it transmits approximately 100 times more current, making it less susceptible to noise and sending the full energy of the music to the amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, it is not affected by the impedance of the interconnects running between the preamp and amplifier, so it maintains a perfect integrity between the output signal of the preamp and the input signal to the amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conventional voltage transmission, the output impedance of the source device is low, and the input impedance of the target device is high. In other words, the current required for signal transmission tends to be kept low. Also, due to the resistance component (impedance) of the transmission path (interconnect cable), the voltage of the transmitted signal is attenuated by the level calculated by Ohm's law (voltage = current × resistance) when delivered to the target device. Therefore, a longer the cable causes increased resistance which has significant affects on that signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn contrast, in current transmission, the output impedance of the source device is high and the input impedance of the input device is low, resulting in a \"High out, Low in\" circuit, and the current level is maintained higher during signal transmission than in voltage transmission, allowing a powerful audio signal delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, in current transmission, the current level output from the source device always matches the one on the target device. Imagine using a hose to send water from a faucet to a bucket. As long as there are no holes in the hose, the same amount of water from the faucet will always flow to the bucket, regardless of the length of the hose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilarly, if the cable that serves as the transmission path is not divided into multiple paths, all current from the source device will be delivered to the target device, and the current values flowing will always be the same, even if the transmission path is longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis advantage of accurate transmission of even the smallest signals is evident from the fact that current transmission is widely used in measuring instruments that measure precise signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConventional voltage transmission impedance of the ESOTERIC products is designed several tens of ohms on out-going circuits and around 100k ohms on in-coming circuits. In contrast, the ES-LINK Analog out-going\/in-coming circuits are designed approximately 1kΩ on the out-going circuit, and 0Ω on the in-coming circuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf we focus on the current value that flows when transmitting audio signals, the current level of ES-LINK Analog transmission when transmitting audio signals at the same level as normal voltage transmission is approximately 100 times higher than the current level flowing in voltage transmission. Consequently, the high current level allows for the full energy of the music to be delivered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe power is so overwhelming that its size is unimaginable. The source of this power is ESOTERIC's carefully designed power supply. The power supply is the most important component in realizing a powerful and rich sound stage for the amplifier block, which always requires a large current for Class A operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to ESOTERIC's unique power supply design, the S-05 boasts dynamic musical expression that transcends its size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBare mount over-sized power transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe S-05 uses the maximum capacity that can be installed (940VA EI core transformer). By using a transformer with a much larger capacity than the original product performance, the S-05 is able to follow dynamic changes in current supply extremely well, resulting in a dynamic and open sound. The suppression of transformer vibration also results in the suppression of current flow. For this reason, the transformer is bare-mounted without a case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower rectification circuit with dual mono configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUnless the sound source is monaural, the left and right music signals are different. The power rectification circuits are not shared by the left and right channels, but are dual mono circuits, which avoid mutual interference between the left and right channels, resulting in clear channel separation and resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiple block capacitors in parallel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIn the S-05, the rectification system also incorporates the special attention that is unique to this model. The block capacitors are Grandioso grade high quality custom capacitors. Dual mono and parallel configuration of four 10,000μF capacitors per channel is used. The rectification operation is time-delayed in parallel to stabilize charge and release, thereby ensuring a large current supply required for Class A operation at all times. Therefore, it can faithfully and agilely follow the dramatic changes in the music signal and fully express its dynamism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow impedance design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCritical wiring from the primary side to the power supply section, drive stage, etc., is bolted with extra thick cables. The response of the power supply is maximized by ensuring a low impedance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRated output power: 30W + 30W (8Ω, Class-A), 60W + 60W (4Ω), 120W (BTL mode, 8Ω)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCompatible Speaker Impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω, 8Ω to 16Ω (BTL mode)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog audio inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eESL-A: 1 pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eXLR: 1 pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRCA: 1 pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePower consumption: 245W (210W at no signal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eExternal dimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 191 × 444mm, 17-½\" × 7-½\" × 17-½\" (including protrusions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWeight: 30.7kg \/ 67-¾ lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePower cord × 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFelt pads × 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eOwner's manual × 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFrequency response: 5Hz to 100kHz (+0dB, –3dB, 8Ω)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eS\/N ratio: 102dB (IHF-A, XLR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 0.007% (1kHz, 8Ω, 30W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCompatible Speaker Impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω, 8Ω to 16Ω (BTL mode)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eGain: 28.5dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eAudiolab Stereo \u0026amp; 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A newly designed, fully symmetrical balanced input buffer\n          and a robust, high-capacity power supply help it stay quiet, stable, and dynamic across real-world speaker loads.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\n          Rated at \u003cstrong\u003e30W + 30W into 8Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e (Class A) and \u003cstrong\u003e60W + 60W into 4Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is designed to sound far larger than the\n          numbers suggest—especially with high-resolution sources and revealing loudspeakers.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bh-badges\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003e30W + 30W (8Ω, Class A)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003e60W + 60W (4Ω)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eBTL: 120W (8Ω)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003e1,000VA Toroidal Transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eBalanced Input Buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"highlights\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Class A musicality\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eEsoteric S-05XE Class A Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for density, texture, and low-level detail with an effortless, unforced presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious power supply foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high-capacity \u003cstrong\u003e1,000VA toroidal-core transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e supports strong transient response and authoritative control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-low noise front end\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fully symmetrical balanced input buffer helps block external noise and preserve micro-detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible system configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e — run \u003cstrong\u003eStereo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBi-Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eBTL (bridged)\u003c\/strong\u003e modes to match your speakers and room goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker-friendly stability\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with \u003cstrong\u003e4Ω to 16Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e loads in Stereo\/Bi-Amp mode for confident pairing with demanding speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"technology\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully symmetrical balanced input buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e — a newly designed balanced buffer stage focuses on lowering noise and maintaining signal purity from XLR sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-mono power supply smoothing\u003c\/strong\u003e — independent smoothing circuits for each channel help improve separation, stability, and dynamic swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000VA toroidal-core transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e — high current delivery with low leakage flux supports responsiveness to sudden musical transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          In a reference two-channel system, the \u003cstrong\u003eEsoteric S-05XE Class A Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling choice when you want\n          Class A transparency but still need composure, grip, and scale with modern loudspeakers.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eFAQ — S-05XE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eIs 30 watts enough?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            With Class A power, the first watts matter most. For efficient to moderately efficient speakers in typical rooms, 30W of Class A can sound\n            remarkably authoritative. For larger rooms or lower-sensitivity speakers, consider BTL mode or speaker matching guidance.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eWhat is BTL mode?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            BTL (bridged) mode combines channels to deliver higher output into 8Ω loads. It is useful when you want more headroom and are using a compatible speaker impedance.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eWhat inputs does it provide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Analog inputs include \u003cstrong\u003eES-Link Analog\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRCA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eXLR\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing easy integration with both Esoteric components and other high-end sources.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSystem matching support for speakers, cables, and room size\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSetup guidance for Stereo vs Bi-Amp vs BTL configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIntegration help with balanced sources and ES-Link components\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLong-term ownership support and performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; Recommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBalanced preamplifier or network DAC\/preamplifier (XLR) for lowest-noise operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHigh-current speaker cable and robust power conditioning (system-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSpeaker matching consultation for Class A power and room size\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n    \u003caside\u003e\n      \u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eEsoteric S-05XE Class A Stereo Power Amplifier Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eClass A stereo power amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eRated Output Power (8Ω)\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e30W + 30W (Class A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eRated Output Power (4Ω)\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e60W + 60W\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eBTL Output (8Ω)\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e120W\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCompatible Speaker Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e4Ω to 16Ω (Stereo\/Bi-Amp) • 8Ω to 16Ω (BTL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e5Hz to 100kHz (+0dB, −3dB, 8Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eS\/N Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e104dB (IHF-A, XLR input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e0.007% (1kHz, 8Ω, 30W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eGain\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e28.5dB (BTL: 34.5dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eAnalog Audio Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eES-Link Analog × 1 pair • RCA × 1 pair • XLR × 1 pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eStereo • Bi-Amp • BTL (Bridge-Tied Load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003ePower Transformer\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e1,000VA toroidal-core transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eAC 120V 60Hz (US\/Canada) • AC 230V 50Hz (Europe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eSingle stereo power amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-05XE Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDocumentation (owner’s manual \/ warranty information)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003c\/aside\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Esoteric\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Power Amplifiers, Class A Amplifiers, Stereo Amplifiers\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Esoteric","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":53302749692270,"sku":"ESOS05XESLV","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":53302749725038,"sku":"ESOS05XE-P-2","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/esoteric-s-05xe-class-a-stereo-power-amplifier-in-silver.jpg?v=1771005810"}],"url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/collections\/esoteric-power-amplifiers.oembed","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}