Esoteric F-01
The “finest” class A integrated amplifier incorporating Grandioso “X” Edition amp technologies.
The Esoteric F-01 “Finest” Integrated Amplifier You Could Ever Want.
The new F Series integrated amplifiers are the culmination of a range of technologies designed to fulfill your ideals.
Incorporating all of the preamp and power amp developments from the flagship Grandioso “X” Edition, the new F Series integrated amplifiers deliver outstanding musicality that captures the rich textures of music in a single integrated amplifier.
Despite the fact that the F Series is an integrated amplifier, it delivers a thorough quality and performance that will be the envy of all separate amp users.
The F Series is the integrated amplifier that owners of Esoteric’s K and N Series digital players have been waiting for, and it pushes the boundaries of integrated amplifier technology.
Key Features
[Preamplifier Section]
- A fully balanced dual mono preamp in the direct line of the Grandioso C1X
- “Ultra Fidelity Attenuator System”, a stepped attenuator circuit developed by Esoteric
- Volume can be adjusted in 0.1dB/1,120* steps with our proprietary attenuator module “UFA-1792” *Preamp gain setting: at +12dB
- 3 inputs of “ES-Link Analogue”, a unique and proprietary current transmission system
- Two headphone outputs (balanced 4-pin XLR / unbalanced 6.3mm) with built-in fully balanced dual mono headphone amplifier
- Dual mono phono-stage preamp (RCA x 1, MM/MC)
- 3-band balanced tone control, independently adjustable for each input source
- ES-Link Analog(x1) /XLR (x1) pre-out for connecting the S-05 as an external power amplifier
- Dedicated DC power connector for connecting the PS-01F external power supply dedicated to the built-in preamp
- Preamp gain can be adjusted in 4 steps (0/+6/+12/+18dB) to match the connected power amplifier
[Amplifier Section]
- Simple and straightforward circuit design concept based on Grandioso S1X
- Class A 30 WPC/8Ω
- Excellent power linearity and driving power (60 WPC/4Ω)
- All stages of the power rectification and smoothing circuit are configured with dual monaural design
- Powerful bipolar transistor 3-parallel push-pull configuration
- Huge 940VA EI core power transformer
- Channel-independent Grandioso grade custom block capacitors (10,000μF x 4/ch)
- Custom wave-shaped heat sinks to reduce peak resonance
[Other Features]
- Independently adjustable input gains (±18dB; 0.1dB steps)
- L/R channel balance (0.1dB steps)
- AV through output (volume bypass) ensures seamless coexistence with AV systems
- Aluminium body remote controller (RC-1339) can also be used to operate Esoteric’s SACD players and network players
- Displayed source device names can be programmed
- Mute, dimmer and automatic display-off functions
- Control functions (RS-232C, trigger input / output)
Specifications: Esoteric F-01
| Speaker output | |
| Rated output power | 30W + 30W (8Ω, Class A) 60W + 60W (4Ω) |
| Compatible speaker impedance | 4Ω |
| Speaker terminal | 1 set (L/R) |
| Analog audio inputs | |
| ES-Link Analog/XLR | 3 pairs |
| Input impedance | 10kΩ (XLR) |
| RCA | 3 pairs |
| Input impedance | 10kΩ |
| PHONO | 1 pair (MC/MM switchable) |
| Input impedance | |
| MM | 47kΩ |
| MC | 100Ω |
| Analog audio outputs | |
| ES-Link Analog | 1 pair |
| XLR | 1 pair |
| Output impedance | 100Ω |
| Headphone outputs | |
| Standard 6.3mm (¼) stereo jack | 1 |
| 4-pin XLR jack | 1 |
| Maximum effective output | |
| Unbalanced | 300mW + 300mW (into 32Ω) |
| Balanced | 600mW + 600mW (into 32Ω) |
| Applicable load impedance | |
| Umbalanced | 16 to 600Ω |
| Balanced | 32 to 600Ω |
| Extrenal controls | |
| RS-232C | 1 |
| DC trigger input (TRIGGER IN) | 1 (3.5mm mono mini jack) |
| DC trigger output (TRIGGER OUT) | 1 (3.5mm mono mini jack) |
| General | |
| Power supply | |
| Model for US/Canada | AC 120V, 60Hz |
| Model for Europe/Hong Kong | AC 230V, 50Hz |
| Power consumption | 255W 230W (no sginal) |
| Standby power | 0.3W (when RC-232C is OFF) 0.6W (when RC-232C is ON) |
| Overall dimensions (W×H×D) | 445 × 191 × 471mm (including protrusions) |
| Weight | 32.2kg |
| Included accessories | Power cord × 1 Remote control (RC-1339) × 1 Batteries (AA) × 2 Felt pads × 4 Owner’s manual × 1 Warranty card × 1 |
Audio Performance
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 100kHz (0dB/–3.0dB, 1W output) |
| S/N ratio | 104dB (IHF-A) |
| Tota harmonic distortion | 0.008% (1kHz, 8Ω, 30W) |
| Damping factor | 500 |
| PREOUT S/N ratio | |
| XLR, RCA inputs | 110dB (1V out) |
| PHONO MM input | 97dB (1V out) |
| PHONO MC input | 78dB (1V out) |
| Gain | |
| Preamp | Maximum 18dB (adjustable, when volume at maximum) |
| Power amplifier | 28.5dB |
| Tone cotrol | |
| Treble | ±12dB (14kHz) |
| Middle | ±12dB (630Hz) |
| Bass | ±12dB (63Hz) |
