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Esoteric Grandioso C1X Solo Preamplifier

$25,000.00

The most important role of the preamplifier is to act as the command center of the audio system, drawing out the performance of each device that makes up the system to the highest level, and providing the listener with an exceptional listening experience that makes them forget the existence of audio system.

The Grandioso C1X is a reference standard for the next generation, featuring a carefully designed dual balanced circuit, a complete dual mono configuration, a powerful buffer amplifier and power supply circuit to drive the power amplifiers, and ES-Link Analog current transmission that challenges the limits of fidelity. It is a flagship preamplifier that incorporates all of Esoteric’s wisdom and numerous technological innovations.

The Grandioso C1X “solo” edition is housed in an integrated chassis without changing the internal circuit configuration of the original C1X, as well as its five independent power transformer configurations for each circuit block, achieving an elegant and beautiful size form factor while maintaining the C1X’s signature sound.

To order or get more information, give us a call at (602) 796-4127

The most important role of the preamplifier is to act as the command center of the audio system, drawing out the performance of each device that makes up the system to the highest level, and providing the listener with an exceptional listening experience that makes them forget the existence of audio system.

The Grandioso C1X is a reference standard for the next generation, featuring a carefully designed dual balanced circuit, a complete dual mono configuration, a powerful buffer amplifier and power supply circuit to drive the power amplifiers, and ES-Link Analog current transmission that challenges the limits of fidelity. It is a flagship preamplifier that incorporates all of Esoteric’s wisdom and numerous technological innovations.

The Grandioso C1X “solo” edition is housed in an integrated chassis without changing the internal circuit configuration of the original C1X, as well as its five independent power transformer configurations for each circuit block, achieving an elegant and beautiful size form factor while maintaining the C1X’s signature sound.

To order or get more information, give us a call at (602) 796-4127

Product Specifications

  • Analog Audio Inputs 

    • XLR/ES-Link Analog

      • × 3 pairs

      • Input Impedance 50kΩ

      • Input Sensitivity 500mV (at rated output)

      • Maximum Input Level11.7V

    • RCA

      • × 2 pairs

      • Input Impedance500kΩ

      • Input Sensitivity 500mV (at rated output)

  • Analog Audio Outputs 

    • XLR

      • × 2 pairs

      • Output Impedance 30Ω

      • Rated Output2V

      • Maximum Output level17V (1kHz, 0.003%)

    • ES-Link Analog

      • × 2 pairs

      • Output Impedance 30Ω

  • External Control 

    • RS-232C ConnectorS-sub 9pin × 1

    • Trigger Input Connector 3.5mm Monaural mini jack × 1

    • Input Level12V, 2mA

    • Trigger Output Connector 3.5mm Monaural mini jack × 2

    • Output Level12V, Total 100mA maximum

  • General 

    • Power  AC 120V, 60Hz AC 220-240V, 50Hz

    • Power Consumption 22W

    • Standby Power 0.3W when RS-232C Remote control is disabled, 1.0W when enabled

    • Overall Dimensions (W×H×D)445 × 132 × 449mm (including protrusions)

    • Weight27.5kg

  • Included Accessories

    • Remote control (RC-1334) × 1

    • AA batteries × 2

    • Felt pads × 4

    • Owner's manual × 1

    • Warranty card × 1

Audio performance

  • Frequency Response 1Hz to 150kHz (–3dB, XLR)

  • S/N Ratio120dB (2V input, IHF-A, XLR)

  • Total Harmonic Distortion 0.00035%

  • Gain+12dB

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