Technical specifications for Esoteric P-02X Super Audio CD Transport and D-02X 36‑bit dual‑mono D/A converter.
The Esoteric P-02X Super Audio CD Transport and D-02X 36‑bit Dual Mono D/A Converter are high‑end digital audio products featuring ES‑LINK4 digital transmission, isolated clock technology, and premium mechanical design. The P-02X provides a refined VRDS‑NEO transport with a coreless three‑phase brushless spindle motor, while the D-02X delivers 36‑bit D/A processing and a high‑current line driver for exceptional analog performance.
Both units support a wide range of digital inputs (ES‑LINK, XLR, coaxial, optical, USB) and outputs (ES‑LINK, XLR, RCA) and include features such as master‑clock synchronization via BNC, optional high‑accuracy Rubidium clock, and extensive power‑supply isolation. Detailed dimensions, power consumption, and accessory lists are provided for system integration.
| Power Consumption (P-02X) | 23 W |
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| Power Consumption (D-02X) | 24 W |
| External Dimensions | 445 × 162 × 437 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight (P-02X) | 31 kg |
| Weight (D-02X) | 27 kg |
| Maximum Output Level (XLR) | 5.0 Vrms (1 kHz, full‑scale, into 10 kΩ) |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – 65 kHz (-3 dB) |
| Signal‑to‑Noise Ratio | 121 dB (DSD 5.6 MHz, 1 kHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.0007 % (1 kHz) |
Clock synchronization is available at 44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 10 MHz, and 22.5792 MHz.
The XLR outputs can deliver up to 5.0 Vrms at 1 kHz into a 10 kΩ load.
The D-02X consumes 24 W of power.