Great C1X alone
All instruments begin to breathe naturally
and dynamic on an inky black background of silence.
A jewel of a preamplifier created by the wisdom of Esoteric
The most important role of the preamplifier is to act as the command center of the audio system, maximizing the performance of each device that makes up the system and offering the listener an exceptional listening experience that makes him forget the existence of the audio system.
The C1X is the flagship model of Esoteric preamplifiers. It carries the proud Esoteric “Grandioso” branding. The Grandioso C1X is a reference standard for the next generation, featuring a carefully designed dual balanced circuit, a full dual mono configuration, a powerful buffer amplifier and power supply circuit to drive the power amplifiers, and ES-Link analog power 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 modifying the internal circuit configuration of the original C1X, as well as its five independent power transformer configurations for each circuit block, achieving a sleek and beautiful form factor while retaining the C1X’s signature sound.
Main features
Complete dual monoblock configuration in a monoblock frame
Dual-balanced configuration with 4 circuits per channel for low noise and complete
"Ultra-fidelity attenuator system" with 1,120 steps at 0.1 dB intervals
Discrete amplifier module "IDM-01"
3 inputs and 2 outputs of ES-Link Analog, a unique and proprietary power transmission system
Improved output buffer circuit with slew rate of 2,000 V/µs
Esoteric-HCLD (High Current Line Driver)
2 XLR outputs and 2 ES-Link Analog outputs for a multi-power amplifier system
5 transformers: 4 large toroidal transformers for the audio system and 1 R-core transformer for the control system
Input switching circuit with FET elements for great sound and long life
Smooth control knob with high precision ball bearings
Input gain adjustment: ±18 dB (0.1 dB step) and L/R balance adjustment: ±6 dB (0.1 dB step)
AV-thru function that allows the coexistence of AV surround and pure 2-channel (selectable input terminals)
Editable source device names on display
Various functions such as dimmer function, mute function, display auto off setting, etc.
Large volume font for better visibility
RS-232C terminal for external control
DC trigger input/output for system on/off
Double-sided remote control to operate Esoteric source devices (RC-1334)
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