Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Class-AB mono power amplifier. Analog inputs: Balanced (XLR), single-ended (RCA), and Esoteric ESL-A (for connecting other Esoteric components). Outputs: 1 pair binding posts. Input impedance: 100k ohms for XLR, 10k ohms for RCA. Rated output power: 300W into 8 ohms (24.8dBW), 600W into 4 ohms (24.8dBW). Power consumption: 400W, 55W when no signal. Frequency response: 5Hz–100kHz, +0dB/–3dB into 8 ohms. S/N ratio: 119dB (IHF-A, XLR). THD: 0.006% (1kHz, 8 ohms, 300W). Compatible speaker impedance: 4 ohms to 16 ohms (see explanation in review text). Gain: 28.5dB.
Dimensions: 8 ¾" (221.5mm) H × 21 1/8" (536mm) W × 19 3/8" (491mm) D. Weight: 136.75lb (62kg).
Finish: Silver (brushed aluminum).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 20014, 20015.
Price: $71,000/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 35 (14 carry the Grandioso line; five carry the M1X). Warranty: three years parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Esoteric Company, 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan. Tel: (042) 356-9100. Web: www.esoteric.jp/en. US distributor: Eleven Trading Company, 3502 Woodview Trace #200, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Web: 11tradingcompany
Dimensions: 8 ¾" (221.5mm) H × 21 1/8" (536mm) W × 19 3/8" (491mm) D. Weight: 136.75lb (62kg).
Finish: Silver (brushed aluminum).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 20014, 20015.
Price: $71,000/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 35 (14 carry the Grandioso line; five carry the M1X). Warranty: three years parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Esoteric Company, 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan. Tel: (042) 356-9100. Web: www.esoteric.jp/en. US distributor: Eleven Trading Company, 3502 Woodview Trace #200, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Web: 11tradingcompany
