Esoteric International writes: “ESOTERIC Grandioso C1X flagship Preamplifier and Grandioso M1X Monoblock Amplifier, driving Sonus Faber Aida II high-end speaker. Beautiful system for music!
Grandioso C1X:
https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/c1x/top
The C1X’s new Ultra Fidelity Attenuator System takes Esoteric’s signature Dual Mono Full Balance circuit to a whole new level, achieving an astoundingly precise 1,120 steps at 0.1dB intervals. The Grandioso C1X’s Monoblock configuration ensures that left and right audio channels maintain total independence by design. These totally separate audio channels extend from the preamplifier inputs through the amplification section, and even to its separate DC power supply unit with its dual AC power cables.
Grandioso M1X:
https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/m1x/top
Everything about the Grandioso M1X monoblock amplifier is done on an extraordinary scale. The M1X’s incredible power is supported by Esoteric’s largest-ever power supply, which occupies the space of approximately 60% of the unit’s internal components. The 3,000VA/19kg main power transformer has been further refined in terms of rectification capability by implementing heavier winding gauge. In addition, high-capacity Esoteric custom capacitors with a total capacity of 60,000μF have been adopted to refine the amplifier’s signature high-quality tone.
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