Esoteric S-05 - Power Amplifier

Welcome to first class.
This elegant stem, composed of N-05XD
and S-05, is simple yet versatile.
All you have to do is choose carefully
a couple of speakers and you'll be set for life..

Witness the birth of a completely new stereo power amplifier,
which draws inspiration from engineering techniques
used in our flagship Grandioso M1X monoblock.
The new S-05, a fully-featured Class A power amplifier
focused on conveying all of the unique tonal qualities of music
from a more compact stereo configuration,
which embraces the philosophy of the Grandioso M1X:
"minimum circuitry - maximum power".

Main features
Use of sumptuous materials, simple and straightforward circuit design concept borrowed from the Grandioso M1X
Finely detailed Class A sound with super dynamics: a distinctive tone of Esoteric
Double mono construction in all stages, including current smoothing circuit for improved channel separation
Esoteric's proprietary current signal transmission, "ES-Link Analog", provides a music signal with exceptional power and high fidelity. High capacity 3-parallel bipolar push/pull circuit responds instantly to the music signal
Large 940VA EI-core power transformer responds to dynamic variations of high-speed power supply
Large custom "Grandioso grade" capacitors on each channel (10,000 μF × 4/ch)
Balanced input amplifier for stable and noise-free signal transmission
BTL/Bi-amp mode selector for dual amplifier configuration
DC Trigger for Sequential On/Off with N-05XD
Esoteric's exclusive isolation feet and semi-floating top panel
Uniquely shaped heat sink to minimize its peak resonance