Super Audio CD / CD Transport
35bit Dual Mono D/A Converter
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experience for music enthusiasts.
Delivers a stress-free musical experience
in its original form to listeners.
Esoteric’s P-02 SACD/CD transport and D-02 system DAC,
aim at the highest level of audio performance.
is is only possible using separate audio components,
based on the company's evolving product design concepts.
e P-02 and D-02 have incorporated a number of new technologies
such as "ES-LINK3" and "35-bit D/A processing."
e P-02 and D-02 are new design implementations from Esoteric,
which are totally dedicated to evolving the critical listening
experience for music enthusiasts.
Super Audio CD / CD Transport
35bit Dual Mono D/A Converter
Analog 35bit 34bit
A new digital link: "ES-LINK3"
The P-02 and D-02 have support for Esoteric's original transmission format "ES-LINK3" and can
perform a maximum 48-bit/176.4kHz broadband PCM digital transmission (*1) using two XLR
cables. These models also have support for "Dual AES 8Fs" standard (maximum 24-bit/352.8kHz)
(*2). These models can also perform conventional Direct Stream Digital (DSD) transmission and
direct DSD-to-analog conversion processing for Super Audio CD (SACD) playback.
1 The D-02 can handle inputs of signals up to 48-bit/192kHz. *2 The D-02 can handle inputs of signals up to 24-bit/384kHz.
*
35-bit D/A processing (patent pending)
The D-02 applies a completely new technology, "35-bit D/A processing" (patent pending)
algorithm. This process enhances the reproduction of analog waveforms by implementing even
finer bit gradation. In comparison with 24-bit data processing, 32-bit processing can
theoretically have 256 times higher resolution. 35-bit processing is 8 times higher than the
resolution of 32-bit processing, that is 2,048 times higher than the resolution of 24-bit
processing. The final analog output signal has a very smooth sound quality with ultimate
resolution, and a distinctive power of expression, even for extremely small signal levels.
Abundant use of high-grade components in design
33bit 32bit
Clock module and Power supply (P-02)
Clock module and Power supply (D-02)
Esoteric has made maximum use of high-grade components for the internal construction of
the P-02 and D-02. A total of eight independent Esoteric toroidal core power supply units are
installed in the combined system to supply clean and stable power to each circuit. The inside of
the chassis has our multiple layer structure that is partitioned into 5 sections. Each circuit block
is assembled in a dedicated compartment and placed three-dimensionally, in order to minimize
interference between circuits and to achieve the shortest signal paths. The exterior is
constructed with aluminum and a 5mm gauge steel bottom chassis, supported at four points
with Esoteric pinpoint feet (patent No. 4075477). This four-point system effectively suppresses
vibration, reduces resonance and assures extremely high rigidity.
A DVA NCED
TECHNOLOGIES
Isolated clock technology
The P-02 and D-02 adopt an isolated clock technology that completely isolates the clock circuit
from other circuit blocks. The clock module is equipped with a dedicated toroidal core power
supply. The ground of the clock module is isolated from other circuits. As a result, this module
can supply pure clock signals to the system by completely minimizing the occurrence of
random jitter that results from power voltage or ground voltage fluctuations.
The clock module adopts high accuracy (+/-0.5ppm, at our factory prior to shipment) Voltage
Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXO). DAC modules and clock module are hard-wired using
special coaxial cable supplied with gold-plated SMA connectors, keeping transmission losses of
the audio clock to an absolute minimum.
P-02
Digital Audio
22.5792MHz
Master Clock
D-02
Direct master clock Link without PLL
The clock sync between transport and DAC is a well established jitter reduction system, but
further advanced with a new technology called the “Direct Master Clock Link".
With the previous clock sync system, the reference clock (master clock) of the digital audio
output is generated by the transport, being synchronized to D/A processing by using PLL
(Phase Locked Loop) circuits. Esoteric's new "Direct master clock link" system is simpler and
more consistent for clock signal integrity. The 22.5792MHz master clock generated by the DAC
is supplied directly to the transport, therefore there is no need for re-clocking at the PLL circuit.
Pure and direct clocking makes sound much clearer with more accurate focus and imaging.
10MHz clock input / wide-ranging clock options
A conventional WORD clock (44.1kHz, 88.2kHz, and 176.4kHz) sync setting is also selectable, and
the system can be upgraded by adding Esoteric’s external rubidium master clock generator. Both
the P-02 and D-02 are equipped with a 10MHz master clock input jack for connecting a
10MHz-output clock system. You can connect the units to a wide variety of optional external
clock generators for upgrading incrementally to a higher quality Esoteric sound system.
Super Audio CD / CD Transport
e ultimate music transport
VRDS-NEO "VMK-3.5-20S"
The P-02 is equipped with the Esoteric-original VRDS-NEO "VMK-
3.5-20S" transport mechanism. This mechanism enhances readout accuracy by using a high-precision turntable whitch corrects
the “wobbling effect” of the disc during rotation. The disc tray loader
is provided with a shutter mechanism to further reduce resonance
and airborne particles from entering the transport.
The VRDS-NEO "VMK-3.5-20S" transport mechanism uses a pair
of ceramic ball bearings in the spindle shaft bearing assembly. The
P-02 has adopted a duralumin turntable with micron-level accuracy and a 20mm-thick steel turntable bridge assembly to achieve
a total weight of 5.2kg. The P-02 has a well proven mechanism,
including a strong neodymium-magnet-driven, coreless, threephase brushless spindle motor, thread feed control, and a slidingshaft pickup that assures the laser beam is always precisely
aligned at right angles to the disc.
Spindle servo driver circuit "VS-DD"
The P-02 has adopted a discrete amplifier circuit called "VS-DD
(VRDS Spindle Discrete Driver)" for driving the spindle motor. A
dedicated toroidal core power supply unit stabilizes power current
to the motor, achieving both a very smooth spindle rotation and
highly precise servo control. Thanks to the isolated motor design,
digital audio circuits are free from noise and from power supply
fluctuation potentially caused by high current motor operation.
P-02 (top side)
P-02 (bottom side)
Various digital output terminals
The P-02 transport is equipped with output terminals of three types
and five channels (XLR x2, coaxial x1, iLINK 4p/6p x1 each), including an ES-LINK3 compliant dual XLR terminal for user connections
to a wide range of external equipment.
The front panel is provided with a loading indicator lamp that illuminates in
blue when a disc is inserted into the
unit. The indicator lamps remains on
during the loading process.
VRDS-NEO "VMK-3.5-20S"
Aluminum body and leather-finish remote control
35bit Dual Mono D/A Converter
e state-of-the-art,
35 bit resolution
D-02 (top side)
D-02 (bottom side)
"35-bit D/A processing" dual monaural D/A converter
The D-02's D/A converter ICs incorporate top-end 32-bit AK4399
chipsets by ASAHI KASEI Microdevices Corporation. Eight circuits
per channel are provided to achieve phenomenal linearity and low
noise. In addition to direct processing of DSD signals, the D-02
has newly adopted a "35-bit D/A processing" algorithm that converts PCM signals to analog signals, at a high resolution of 35 bits.
As a result of this new technology, the D-02 achieves an
improved level of delicate sound quality and imaging with ultra
high resolution.
The D/A converter circuits are mounted on separate analog
audio boards for each of the left and right channels. All components, including the power circuits and power transformers, are
separated for right and left channels to implement a fully dual
monaural configuration. This identical layout per channel,
achieves ideal power supply performance and excellent channel separation, enabling high-quality playback with a deep and
wide soundstage.
Low distortion, high linearity, discrete Class A buffer
parallel unbalanced buffer amp," configuration when RCA outputs
are selected. The D-02 offers an exceedingly high drive capability
by means of a low-distortion and high linearity Class A buffer amplifier and a high-voltage toroidal core power supply unit of +/-22V.
Wide-ranging D/D conversion functions
The D-02 provides a wide variety of D/D conversion modes for
the PCM format, including x2 and x4 up-conversion, and PCMto-DSD conversion, in addition to original frequency, native data
PCM processing.
Four types of digital filters and digital filter OFF mode
The D-02 has four types of user selectable digital filters for PCM
signal processing. Two types of short-delay digital filters and two
types of Finite Impulse Response (FIR) digital filters are included.
These short-delay digital filters eliminate the pre-echo effect in the
impulse waveform to reproduce a more natural audio signal. A
digital filter OFF mode is also available.
Five digital input systems
for high sampling rate support
The D-02 is equipped with wide-ranging digital inputs of five types
for eight channels (XLR x2, i.LINK 4p/6p x1, USB x1, coaxial x2, and
optical x1). The D-02 can be used for high-sampling-rate sources
of up to 24-bit/192kHz. XLR x2 provides additional support for
high-sampling-rate/high-bit inputs of 48-bit/192kHz (ES-LINK3)
and 24-bit/384kHz (Dual AES 8Fs).
Asynchronous, 24-bit/192kHz USB input
Esoteric provides original PC driver software to support asynchronous, 24-bit/192kHz high resolution data input through its USB
interface. The internal USB isolator prevents interference from PC
generated noise and enhances studio master-quality degital
source playback performance. Both 32 bit and 64 bit PC operating systems are supported for asynchronous USB transmission.
High-precision digital volume attenuator
The D-02 is implemented with a high quality 32 bit digital volume
attenuator function, and can be directly connected to a power
amplifier.
The D-02 features fully discrete Class A buffer amplifiers with four
circuits per channel, which is twice the amount of components
used in the K series players. These extended buffer circuits are
configured as a "double-parallel fully balanced buffer amp," when
the XLR outputs are selected, and switched to a "quadruple-
Excellent usability
The D-02 can switch the output voltage of XLR audio outputs in
accordance with the input sensitivity of the amplifier (0dB/+6dB).
Either Hot 2 or Hot 3 can be assigned for XLR audio outputs.
Super Audio CD / CD Transport P-02 Specifications
Compatible disc types Super Audio CD, CD (CD-R/CD-RW compatible)
Digital Audio Output XLR output x 2 (Use 2 terminals for Dual AES output)
i.LINK (AUDIO) output (6-pin) x 1
i.LINK (AUDIO) output (4-pin) x 1
RCA coaxial output x 1
i.LINK output format (CD) IEC60958
Word synchronization Jack BNC x 2
input format
10MHz IN 50 Ω
10MHz IN Sine wave: 0.5 to 1.0 Vrms
Input frequency range ±15 ppm
General AC 230V 50Hz
Power supply AC 120V 60Hz
AC 220V 60Hz
Power consumption 25 W
Weight 31 kg (68 3/8 lbs)
Accessories Remote control unit (RC-1156) x 1, Batteries (AA) x 2, Power cord set x 1, Felt pads x 4
Owner’s manual x 1, Warranty card x 1
Super Audio CD Transport
Word synchronization
frequencies
Input impedance
Input level
External dimensions
(W x H x D)
WORD IN 75 Ω
WORD IN TTL levels
P-02
Input
445 x 162 x 438 mm (17 1/4" x 6 3/8" x 13 1/4")
(including protrusions)
44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
10 MHz, 22.5792 MHz
35bit Dual Mono D/A Conver ter D-02
35bit Dual Mono D/A Converter D-02 Specifications
Analog audio output Terminals XLR (2 channels) x 1
RCA (2 channels) x 1
Output impedance XLR 100 Ω
RCA 47 Ω
Maximum output level XLR (Gain: 0 dB) 2.45 Vrms
(1 kHz, full scale, 10 kΩ) RCA 2.45 Vrms
Frequency response(when 192kHz PCM signal input) 5 Hz to 55 kHz (.3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 115 dB
Total harmonic distortion 0.0008% (1 kHz)
Digital audio input XLR terminal x 2 (both XLR1 and XLR2 connectors are used for Dual input)
Input level 5.0 Vp-p
Input impedance 110 Ω
32-384.8 kHz, 16-24 bit
Dual connection Linear PCM (Dual AES format)
Input sampling 32-192 kHz, 16-48 bit
frequencies Linear PCM (ES-LINK3 format)
DSD (ES-LINK1, ES-LINK2 format)
Single connection 32-192 kHz, 16-24 bit
Input sampling Linear PCM (AES/EBU format)
frequencies DSD (ES-LINK1, ES-LINK2 format)
RCA terminal x 2
Input level 0.5 Vp-p
Input impedance 75 Ω
Input sampling 32-192 kHz, 16-24 bit
frequencies Linear PCM (IEC60958 format)
Optical digital terminal x 1
Input level 24.0 - .14.5 dBm peak
Input impedance 75 Ω
Input sampling 32-192 kHz, 16-24 bit
frequencies Linear PCM (IEC60958 format)
i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal x 2 (6-pin, 4-pin) S400
DSD
USB port . B connector x 1
PLL2 locking range Lockable frequency range ±5 ppm for each sampling frequency
Clock output BNC connector ×1
Output level equal to TTL level (into 75 Ω load)
Output frequency 44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 48, 96, 192 kHz, 22.5792, 24.576 MHz
same frequency as input (when output set to thru)
Output frequency precision ±0.5 ppm (when shipped new)
Clock input Terminal BNC ×2 (WORD IN, 10MHz IN)
Input impedance WORD IN 75 Ω
10MHz IN 50 Ω
Input frequency compatibility WORD IN 44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 48, 96, 192 kHz
22.5792, 24.576 MHz (±5 ppm)
10MHz IN 10 MHz (±5 ppm)
Input level WORD IN equal to TTL level
10MHz IN 0.5.1.0 Vrms sine wave
General Power supply AC 230V 50Hz, AC 120V 60Hz, AC 220V 60Hz
Power consumption 14 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 445 x 162 x 438 mm (17 1/4" x 6 3/8" x 13 1/4")
Weight 27.4 kg (60 2/5 lbs)
Accessories Power cord x 1, Felt pads x 4, Warranty card x 1, Owner’s manual x 1
Input sampling frequencies
Input sampling frequencies
32-192 kHz, 16-24 bit, Linear PCM
32-192 kHz, 16-24 bit, Linear PCM
ESOTERIC COMPANY
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan
Fax: (042)356-9240
www.esoteric.jp
www.esoteric.teac.com/
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This product is available in three different power supply variations shown in the chart above.
Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area. The shape of the AC inlet and plug of the supplied power cord
depends on the voltage rating and destination country.
" Super Audio CD " is a registered trademark．
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