P - 03/D- 03 Main S p ecificatio n s General System Super Audio CD, CD, CD-R and CD-RW Power supply U.S.A./Canada model AC 120 V, 60 Hz Korea model AC 220 V, 60 Hz Europe model AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption 24 W Weight 30 kg (66 1/8 lbs) Dimensions (W x H x D) 445 x 159 x 437 mm (17-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 17-3/16") Operating temperature +5 C - +35 C Operating humidity 5% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature -20 C - +55 C Digital Audio Output i.link (AUDIO) output x 2 XLR output x 2 (Use 2 terminals for ES-LINK or Dual AES output) RCA coaxial output x 1 Word Clock Jack BNC x 1 Input level TTL level/75ω The main unit can accept and synchronize to the following frequencies received from external devices: 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz, 100kHz, 176.4kHz (rectangular wave) Input frequency range ±15ppm General Power supply Europe model U.S.A./Canada model Korea model Power consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Digital Input Terminals Input format AC 230 V, 50 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220 V, 60 Hz 24 W 27 kg (59 1/2 lbs) 445 x 159 x 437 mm (17-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 17-3/16") DSD, linear PCM (32kHz-192kHz, 16-24bit) i.link (AUDIO) terminal (6pin) x 2 XLR x 2, Input level: more than 5.0Vp-p/110Ω (Use 2 terminals for ES-LINK or Dual AES output) RCA x 2, Input level: more than 0.5Vp-p/75Ω OPTICAL x 1, Input level: -24.0 to -14.5dBm peak Audio features Analog output level Frequency response RCA: 2.2 Vrms/10kΩ (1 khz) XLR: 2.2 Vrms/10kΩ (1 khz) 2 Hz - 70 khz, ±3 db 2 Hz - 25 khz, ±0.5 db Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) 115 db (JEITA) Total harmonic distortion 0.0006% (JEITA) Word Clock Frequency (input/output) Jack BNC Input or output level TTL level/75ω Word Clock Frequency 44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 48, 96, 192, 100 (khz) Output precision ±0.5 ppm (in mint condition) Input frequency range ±5 ppm / corresponds to copyright protection system DTCP. Both the player and D/A converter should correspond to DTCP to play back Super Audio CD and DVD Audio by using i.link. Super Audio CD Separate Player System TEAC ESOTERIC COMPANY 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan Fax: (0422)-52-5132 www.teac.co.jp/av/ Super Audio CD is a registered trademark. i.link and i.link Logo is a trademark. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. PRINTED IN JAPAN 1205L05 D-5937 Please note that Esoteric products are available at limited distributors in respective countries. Esoteric VRDS and VRDS-NEO are trademarks of TEAC Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 2005 TEAC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. All text, images, graphics and other materials on this catalogue are subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of TEAC Corporation. These materials shall not directly or indirectly be published, reproduced, modified or distributed in any medium. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Super Audio CD Transport D/A Converter
Reproduces highly detailed musical performances surrounded by extreme transparency right down to the performer's breath Advanced technology combines the highly acclaimed separate design concepts of the P-01/D-01, and applies new DSD signal processing technology. As a result, the / combination meets the challenge of capturing all the musical potential of the Super Audio CD format. D/A Converter Super Audio CD Transport
Super Audio CD Transport Super Audio CD Transport rear view Newly advanced VRDS-NEO mechanism supported by a highly rigid body construction. Esoteric's CD/Super Audio CD system features PCM to DSD conversion functionality in addition to a PCM up-convert function. Digital audio output PCB with PCM to DSD conversion PCB on its top. Highly rigid integrated one-piece body style containing separate power supply and transport compartments The integrated separate-chassis construction is based on the same design concept of the P-01. The ESOTERIC flagship P-01 transport features an external power supply unit which provides ideal high-purity DC power with ample reserves. The power supply unit within the new model is based on the same design concept of the P-01, featuring a separate power supply unit integrated into a one-piece chassis design. The transport unit features a highly rigid internal chassis to support the high-mass mechanism. The isolated power supply unit features two transformers; one for the mechanism/motor drive and the other for all signal processing. The transformer for mechanism/motor drive is a WB transformer, providing excellent instantaneous current power to the system. The transformer for signal processing is an R-core type which has very low magnetic flux leakage and vibration. Thick aluminum front panel, side panels, top panels and front-corner rounded block covers complete the integrated chassis which is supported by a 5 mm-thick steel bottom chassis and three pinpoint isolation feet (patent pending), made of quenched steel. The approx. 30 kg (66 lb.), highest mass design ESOTERIC has ever produced, offers highly precise mechanical mounting and highly rigid / non resonant chassis construction. CD digital audio output features DSD conversion function in addition to PCM signal up-conversion. The can output up-converted digital audio signals and a high precision crystal clock oscillator reduces jitter within the signal path. The up-convert function offers maximum fs 176.4 khz digital signal transmission. (DSD/1 bit 64 fs signal for Super Audio CD is directly transmitted without up-conversion.) In addition to this function, the features an all new PCM to DSD signal conversion mode for standard CD playback. You can choose the most suitable digital conversion from a wide range of options to match your personal taste, the variances in the recording source, the category of music and to your other components' response characteristics. Digital signal transferring of Super Audio CD DSD - equipped with i.link interface in addition to ESOTERIC's proprietary ES-LINK format. Super Audio CD DSD format signal is output from the XLR terminals by ESOTERIC's proprietary ES-LINK format or output from i.link (IEEE1394) interface. The unit outputs a DSD signal automatically by ES-LINK when the unit is set to XLR DUAL output mode. ES-LINK-capable D/A converters are the ESOTERIC and D-01 only. The i.link connectivity is also known as IEEE 1394 or "Firewire", an international specification. / is already i.link (AUDIO) capable. By connecting other i.link (AUDIO)-capable devices to the IEEE 1394 (or i.link (AUDIO) terminal on this unit using an i.link cable, you can transmit Super Audio CD multi-channel signals that can be transmitted in their original digital format. i.link is also capabile of transmitting 2-ch linear PCM data and multi-channel compressed audio signals. If you have multiple i.link-capable devices, you can connect them through other devices to transmit data between them. Data transfer rate There are three transfer rate standards: 100 Mbps (S100), 200 Mbps (S200), and 400 Mbps (S400). The / system is capable of transferring data at a maximum 400Mbps or S400. For connection to an i.link-capable device, use ESOTERIC "Stressfree 8N Cu" i.link cable series or a commercially available S400-compliant 6-pin i.link cable. Word Synchronization The new transport features a WORD SYNC input terminal to synchronize it's operation to the D/A converter, by use of the incoming external WORD clock signal. The can operate with 44.1/88.2/176.4/or 100 khz clock signals. The can operate using the ESOTERIC original 100 khz Universal Clock signal. The incoming ultra-stable clock signal produced by external components such as the G-0s Rubidium master clock, effectively reduces jitter and prevents signal phase shifting. Selected high-grade parts and internal wiring. High purity 6N (99.9999%) copper wire strands are used for main internal wiring. This feature contributes to the detailed and beautiful sonically textured sound expression of the. The RCA digital output connector features pure copper + a gold plated WBT "Nextgen," socket for greater sound purity and true 75 Ohm characteristic impedance. High quality AC power inlet features a Rhodium plated pure copper terminal with ultra low temperature treatment. Super Audio CD's play area can be switched from a front panel button. Switching between the CD layer and Super Audio CD layer is accessible from a front panel button in addition to the remote control. "Integrated separate-chassis construction," implements an internally separated and isolated transport unit and power supply. Disc Tray Shutter mechanism High quality AC power inlet / WBT RCA sockets "nextgen"
"VRDS-NEO" mechanism is based on the same design concept of the P-01 transport and has evolved further aiming for the highest level of digital source reproduction in the world A 20 mm-thick steel bridge holds the turntable and spindle. / Coil of three-phase brushless spindle motor on the bridge (left), and newly developed ceramic ball bearing components. (right) Shaft-sliding pick up structure keeps the laser optical axis in a precise vertical orientation, greatly reducing or eliminating the need for error correction. A TEAC proprietary hall element sensing-type three-phase brushless motor. Speed feedback-controlled sled transport with superior response and minimal extraneous pickup lens movement. Refined P-01 type VRDS-NEO mechanism A pair of precision ceramic ball bearings used for the VRDS-NEO mechanism was newly developed exclusively for the transport, in collaboration with NSK Ltd. This ball bearing system supports a smooth and precisely controlled turntable rotation from low speed to very high speed. The features a newly developed Disc Tray Shutter mechanism. When the disc tray is closed, this shutter seals the front tray opening. As a result, the shutter shields the internal mechanism, reducing any mechanical vibration induced by external noise sources such as loudspeaker sound pressure. Ultra-high-precision turntable system When a SACD or DVD disc is played, the higher-speed rotation required causes increased and unwanted vibration. The VRDS-NEO turntable precisely supports disc rotation, so adverse effects during high-speed rotation can be minimized. High-speed rotation also necessitates that the spindle shaft be more rigid than in the past. The turntable, which may be considered the heart of the VRDS-NEO mechanism, is supported by high-precision, highly rigid mechanical components. Coreless motor with no rotational irregularities Esoteric has developed a long-life three-phase brushless spindle motor for high-speed rotation. Development of the magnetic circuit, consisting of a neodymium magnet, was completed through numerous tests and scientific validations, including magnetic field analysis. The optimized magnetic circuit minimizes rotational irregularities in the motor and makes it possible to reduce fluctuations in the motor drive current, thereby lessening any adverse effects on audio circuits and other areas. Duralumin turntable During Super Audio CD or DVD playback, the maximum rotational speed is 4.5 times greater than the rotational speed during conventional CD playback. In order to ensure that the turntable can handle this high-speed rotation, Esoteric selected duralumin as the turntable material. This material is best known as body material used in aircraft. Esoteric has developed new technology for processing this material into lower mass with higher dimensional precision. As a result, the enables ultra smooth turntable response and stable data acquisition properties by preventing disc vibration. The turntable is dyed black in order to absorb any diffused reflection of the laser from the pick-up device. Rigidity and precision are significantly improved by the use of highly precise ball bearings in the spindle shaft bearing assembly A pair of precise ball bearings are used in the spindle shaft bearing unit and a pre-load is applied to the bearing inner rings to significantly reduce potential for rattling and shaft shaking during use. This dramatically increases the precision of the bearing unit and greatly improves rotational and positioning accuracy. The pair of ceramic ball bearings supports smooth and precisely controlled turntable rotation from low speed to high speed. Structure of ceramic ball bearing components Stainless steels Ceramics Massive bridge unit to support the turntable and spindle unit The features a 20 mm-thick ultra high mass bridge (1.7 kg or 3.75 lbs), precisely processed from SS400 steel. This bridge rigidly supports the turntable and spindle unit. Any vibrations originating from the spindle during rotation are subsequently attenuated by the mass of the bridge. Advanced pick up technology thread servo section Esoteric has developed an ingenious component structure for driving the pickup lens and a horizontal sled structure to move the pickup unit with an extremely high level of accuracy. This system ensures that the laser optical axis is always positioned at the very center of the pit track for optimal reading, making it possible to minimize the adverse effects of disc surface shaking and eccentricity at higher rotational speeds. Pickup structure designed to prevent laser optical axis tilting during lens movement The pickup used in the has a shaft-sliding structure that prevents the laser optical axis from tilting away from a vertical orientation even when the lens is moved. This stable optical axis pickup and vibration-free VRDS turntable combination is the primary factor defining the mechanism performance superiority of the. Speed feedback-controlled sled transport with superior response and minimal extraneous pickup lens movement In order to provide a very high-performance pickup capable of smooth, continuous movement, a proprietary hall element sensing-type, three-phase brushless motor is used in the sled transport. Powerful electronic speed feedback circuits control this sled mechanism. This is yet another design feature that improves the precision and accuracy Pickup : sliding-shaft structure of the data acquisition process. Vibration isolation for spindle motor and moving sled systems. The spindle system, which may generate fine vibrations during rotation, is isolated from the moving sled system. Since the sled mechanism requires very delicate electronic control, this isolation Horizontal movement Pickup Lens Magnet for pickup floating x 2 Vertical movement Guide pin to keep a center from high-frequency vibrations ensures superior data reading performance. High-precision mechanism and new software controlled servo control for superior playability The precision-machined proprietary mechanism combines with new system software to provide optimal servo control for each type of optical disc. This equates to superior media playability.
D/A Converter rear view The top-end model of ESOTERIC 2-channel D/A converters, developed from the high performance mono block D-01 - without any compromise in sound quality. Stereo D/A converter based on the same design concept of the mono block D-01 The has completely separated L/R channel- components for power, analog audio circuits, etc. Each L/R component from power transformer through analog power circuit, to the analog audio circuit features a completely identical layout pattern. The follows the footsteps of the mono block D-01, combining two identical monaural D/A converter components into a one-piece body. This design concept provides even response between channels with extremely reduced channel crosstalk and exactly the same power-supply stability between channels. The proves the merits of these attributes in reproducing ambience and presence information recorded on the source; open acoustic space around the musical players, revealing the structure of instruments and clear imaging of even a concert hall environment. AD1955 DAC devices driven by differential mode for DSD and PCM signal processing. The features AD1955 DAC devices which are capable of processing both DSD and PCM signal formats. This processor extracts high-density and clear analog signals from the digital source: wide range smooth sound with rich aerial presence from Super Audio CDs, and texture-like detailed sound from CD. The automatically distinguish incoming signal formats between DSD and PCM, and converts directly from each format to analog. Interfaces for various digital input formats The can operate various digital input formats such as S/PDIFÅAAES/EBUÅA ES-Link and i.link, and is compatible with various source formats including CD, SACD and DVD-A. The can operate as high as 192 khz for sampling digital source inputs from all interfaces including the DUAL AES interface. Complete sound quality without compromises using know-how ESOTERIC has accumulated for over 20 years. The is equipped with three high efficiency R-core transformers which have low magnetic flux leakage and vibration. One is for digital processing and two are for analog processing. The stabilizer circuit for the analog power component is completely discrete. The driver circuit which outputs the converted analog signal using a discrete design and discrete components drives transistorized and FET components at +/- 38V power. There are many advantages to designing the analog circuits discretely. Discrete design allows an acoustic engineer to choose component parts and circuit layouts based purely in the interest of providing better sound quality. The also features a digital filter OFF mode. You can choose to have digital filtering on or off, according to your own musical taste, to match the source signal or to more closely match the characteristics of your system. ESOTERIC improved the former PCM-only RAM-Link circuit to cope with both PCM and DSD signals. Incoming digital audio signals are temporally stored in this new RAM-Link circuit, the jitter is reduced by an internal high precision master clock, and then transmitted to the D/A converter circuit. (This RAM-Link circuit is only activated when the system is operated in Word Sync mode.) Word Synchronization function with other digital components in the system. The features two Word Synchronization modes; OUT mode and IN mode. When set to the OUT mode, the can supply a high quality and very stable word clock signal produced from its internal +/-3 ppm VCXO oscillator. When the is set to the IN mode, it is possible to control the with an incoming master clock signal from an external component. The can also input/output an ESOTERIC original 100 khz Universal Clock signal, in addition to standard clock signal frequencies; of 44.1/88.2/176.4/48/96/192/kHz.
D/A Converter Power supply circuit, analog circuit and other main components are completely separated for L and R channels. The layout pattern of the analog audio circuit is identical between the left and right channels to let signals pass through the two identical paths independently. The features AD1955 DAC devices, which are capable of processing both DSD and PCM signal formats. ESOTERIC's proprietary RAM-Link circuit has been improved to manage both PCM and DSD signals. Parts and components are selected by ESOTERIC to create the highest quality 2-channel D/A converter. Digital PCB (left) and i.link (IEEE 1394) interface PCB boards (right),mounted on the bottom compartment of the double-decker structured chassis. Analog PCB board (center), is channel-exclusive. Two (L/R) boards are mounted on the upper compartments exclusively separated and isolated for each channel. Internal wiring materials featuring high purity 6N (99.9999%) copper wire High quality parts including WBT RCA sockets "nextgen," are used Front: AD1955 DAC device / Rear: High precision VCXO (Voltage controlled crystal oscillator). High purity 6N (99.9999%), copper wire strands for main internal wiring High purity 6N (99.9999%), copper wire strands are used for main internal wiring. This feature contributes to very high detail and texture-like sound expression from the. The RCA digital input connector features pure copper and gold plated WBT "Nextgen," sockets for sound purity and true 75 Ohm characteristic impedance. The RCA analog stereo output connectors are WBT-0201, isolated from the PCB board and solidly mounted on the back panel to reduce stress on PCB board, and to avoid mechanical resonance being applied to the PCB from external vibration. High quality AC power inlet features Rhodium plated pure copper terminal with ultra low temperature treatment. Internal sub chassis and highly rigid body construction eliminates noise interference and unwanted internal/external mechanical resonance for higher sound quality. Each component; power supply circuit, digital circuit and analog circuit, is divided by highly rigid internal sub chassis segments, This design eliminates the possibility of noise interference between each circuit, provides higher signal purity and isolates interference potential. Thick aluminum front panel, side panels, top panels and front-corner rounded block covers complete the chassis supported by a 5 mm-thick steel bottom chassis and three pinpoint isolation feet (patent pending) made of quenched steel. This feature offers highly precise component mounting and high rigidity. This design is known as non resonance, chassis construction. The brushed finish, front/side panels and 8-mm-thick sandblasted top panel finish contribute to the sense of quality found only in the highest-end audiophile equipment.