SACD PLAYER X-03SE

High End Technology that succeeds concept of X-01 and UX-1...

High Quality 2ch Audio Output for Ideal SACD Reproduction...

To further improve the quality of analog audio reconstruction on the DAC circuit board, the X-03 / UX-3 employs a specially designed DAC transformer to remove all noise generated from the transport mechanism and digital circuitry. This structure enables a completely pure audio signal. Burr-Brown 24-bit DACs are used as the audio decoders on all channels. To further improve the purity of the sound, a two-chip-per-channel differential configuration is used on the front L/R channels for improved linearity and common noise rejection. X-03 employs a crystal oscillator precise to ± 3ppm. It is placed directly on the audio DAC board to suppress jitter, helping to ensure highly precise D/A conversion.

The improvements in the X-03SE are:

Main internal wiring has been upgraded to “6N copper class,” providing a highly accurate signal path for enhanced audio reproduction! By upgrading to high purity 6N copper class wire, the X-03’s audio resolution characteristics and “acoustic texture” improves. This wiring was jointly developed with Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd. and Acro Japan Ltd. Other improvements include internal connection and higher grade power cables, adopted from the Esoteric P-01/D-01 “flagship” system components. Upgraded audio output circuits influence and improve performance of the D to A signal converter. Through the use of upgraded capacitors and resistors, like those used in the P-01/D-01 system, Esoteric has enhanced the DAC and analog output stage for audio performance. This provides superior ambience and “presence,” creating more of an “open air” listening experience. These improvements allow a more natural impact and audio depth of field perception is improved. Audio output terminals (L/R) and digital audio output terminals are upgraded to RCA "NextGen" terminal connectors, as provided by Germany’s WBT Company. These terminal upgrades to model “WBT-0210Cu,” RCA’s next generation connectors, provide higher performance for audio output applications. Typically, lower grade connector plates touch a “cold side.”  Electrically this is assumed to be an open structure by contact at that single point. The RCA “NextGen WBT” connectors eliminate adverse effects generated by an open structure, and noise such as eddy current is greatly reduced or even eliminated. Additionally, digital transmission, in combination with a new high-level, digital cable, one that guarantees true 75Ω impedance, has now been utilized. This allows better control of signal attenuation due impedance fluctuation. This adds additional sonic improvements.