Super Audio CD/CD Player
K-03XD SE
VRDS-ATLAS SACD transport mechanism + the Master Sound Discrete DAC
The K-03XD has now evolved into the latest SE model with advanced sound quality.
Since its inception in 1987, Esoteric has been at the forefront of innovation as a high-end audio brand from Japan, continually pushing the boundaries of high quality sound reproduction. The Esoteric brand is known for its outstanding acoustic engineering that has sustained its reputation and prestige, its massive investment without regard to cost, its “museum quality” craftsmanship, and its beautiful designs worthy of music reproduction.
Esoteric has brought a number of highly original innovations to the world of high-end audio, including the legendary VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism, Master Sound Discrete DAC and Master Sound Discrete Clock with proprietary discrete circuits; it is no exaggeration to say that Esoteric’s history is synonymous with digital playback innovation in high-end audio.
Finally, the SE versions of the K-01XD and K-03XD are now available with new discrete clock technology and improved analog circuitry in the DAC. We are proud of our brand and always strive for the best sound.
The SE models we are releasing this time reflect every conceivable technological accumulation from the time the original model was introduced to the present. Enjoy the enhanced presence, dynamics, and beautifully organic and musical textures of the new SE models.
Since its inception in 1987, Esoteric has been at the forefront of innovation as a high-end audio brand from Japan, continually pushing the boundaries of high quality sound reproduction. The Esoteric brand is known for its outstanding acoustic engineering that has sustained its reputation and prestige, its massive investment without regard to cost, its “museum quality” craftsmanship, and its beautiful designs worthy of music reproduction.
The quality and attention to detail of Esoteric products reflect our respect for all music lovers and the pride of Japanese craftsmen who are passionate about high quality sound reproduction. Ultimately, Esoteric products should be the final destination that all audiophiles and music lovers aspire to.
For Esoteric, the word “tradition” means purifying the essence through constant innovation. – In this sense, the K Series is our most “traditional” product. The ultimate in precision engineering, epitomized by the VRDS technology. Unique discrete circuits that express the richness of musical texture. A powerful power supply that is the key to dynamic sound reproduction. A remarkably massive chassis that has no regard for cost, and a cool, elegant finish that combines a variety of machining processes. With all these features, the K Series is the icon of the Esoteric brand and continues the line of digital disc players that Esoteric has been updating and producing since its inception.
Since its introduction in 2010, the K Series has been acclaimed for its exceptional music reproduction capabilities and has established itself as the reference digital player in the world. Enjoy our signature sound that has captivated music lovers around the world.
K-03XD SE key features  (New features of the SE model are shown withK-03XD SEicon)
“VRDS-ATLAS (ATLAS 03)” Super Audio CD transport mechanism with 18 mm turntable bridge
“Master Sound Discrete DAC” – In-house developed ladder DAC with unique FPGA, 64bit/512Fs Delta-Sigma modulator
Up-graded DAC board with premium grade partsK-03XD SE
Super high slew-rate, “Esoteric-HCLD” high current line driver (2,000V/μs)
“ES-Link Analog” current signal transmission output
“Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player” – in-house developed discrete clock moduleK-03XD SE
Clock sync function
Two independent toroidal power supply transformers (for digital and analog circuits)
Low-feedback discrete DC regulators
26 × EDLC* super capacitors (total capacitance: 650,000μFï¼0.65F)
Up-sampling function (x2/x4/x8/x16, max. 768kHz), PCM to DSD (22.5MHz) convert function
USB Type-B port supporting 22.5MHz DSD and asynchronous transmission
RC-1333 double-face remote controller that can also control Esoteric amplifiers.
* EDLC (Electric Double-Layer Capacitor): A special capacitor with tremendous large capacitance compared to conventional electrolytic capacitors for audio equipment. A special capacitor that boasts an astonishingly large capacitance compared to ordinary audio electrolytic capacitors.
