Esoteric C1 Grandioso Pre Amplifier

$51,000.00

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Specifications

Dual Chassis Flagship pre-amplifier. The culmination of all the research and development conducted by Esoteric's Grandioso design team. A true reference masterpiece featuring DC power supply, dual AC power inputs, true dual mono circuitry and fully balanced configuration throughout the signal path.

Analog audio inputs

Connectors RCA × 2 pairs / XLR × 3 pairs
(RCA 2 can be used as an AV pre-input)
Input impedance RCA :10 k / XLR :10 k
Input sensitivity At rated output : 510 mV
Maximum input level 12 V

Analog audio outputs

Connectors RCA × 2 pairs / XLR × 2 pairs
Output impedance RCA : 47 / XLR : 66
Total harmonic distortion RCA : 0.0006 % / XLR : 0.0004 %
Frequency response 1 Hz − 200 kHz ( -3.0 dB) / 3 Hz − 50 kHz ( -0.2 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 116 dB (2 V input, A-weight)
Gain +12 dB
Rated output 2 V
Maximum output level RCA : 7.5 V (1 kHz, 0.003 %) / XLR : 15 V (1 kHz, 0.003 %)

General

Power supply AC 230 V, 50 Hz / AC 120 V, 60 Hz / AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 25 W
External dimensions (W × H × D) (including protrusions)
Main unit 445 × 132 × 457 mm (17 5/8˝ × 5 1/4˝ × 18)
Power unit 445 × 132 × 451 mm (17 5/8˝ × 5 1/4˝ × 17 7/8˝ )
Weight
Main unit 21 kg (46 3/8 lb)
Power unit 29 kg (64 lb)
Included accessories
Power cords × 2 / DC power connection cords × 2 / Remote control (RC-1315) × 1
Batteries for remote control (AAA) × 2 / Felt pads × 8 / Owner’s manual × 1 / Warranty card × 1