Ex-demonstration
F-03A
Esoteric F-03A in immaculate condition with very low hours. A beatuiful amplifier throughout (£13800 new)
£8,995
2 Year warrantyF-03A
£8,995
Pre-Owned Stock: UK Customers Only - Orders outside the UK cannot be processed.
Class A Reference Model.
Setting out to create one of the most desirable integrated amplifiers available, Esoteric brought together a fully balanced preamplifier and a Class-A power amplifier— both directly derived from its well-respected Grandioso line—to create a new reference for integrated amplifiers that gives full expression to the smooth, full-bodied tones and delicately shaded textures of your favorite music. Featuring distinctive dual monaural construction that extends through all stages, from preamplifier inputs through to the final stage of its power amplifier output, the F-03A Integrated Amplifier brings out the full audio potential of Esoteric’s highly regarded K and N Series of digital players.
F-SERIES PHILOSOPHY: BASIC AND COMPLETE
Representing a new generation of integrated amplifiers, Esoteric’s new F Series has been thoroughly invested with proven results gained in the development of their flagship Grandioso line of separate amplifiers. With the goal of capturing all the inherent warmth and texture of music, not only were the outstanding expressive powers of the Grandioso line pursued, the utmost limits of audio performance were also concentrated into an integrated configuration that offers excellent usability combined with an attractiveness that more than compensates for the limitations of their size. Basic and Complete. With sights set on creating a unique presence in the category, the Esoteric F Series is born.
Analog amplification circuitry inherited from Esoteric’s flagship Grandioso series for consistently superb sound quality. Aspiring to be superior examples of the integrated amplifier format. Invested with the finest materials and expertise in pursuit of the essence of amplifier design, while seeking uncommon sophistication and substance in the most basic format. Offering more versatile tone control capability than separates, while bringing out the full potential of the integrated amplifier by providing ample functionality and abundant expandability in its overall refinement.
PREAMPLIFIER SECTION
A Fully Balanced Preamplifier
One result of the
lavish attention given to the development of the F Series is the
preamplifier’s fully balanced configuration, which derives from our
highly esteemed C Series preamplifier models. Impervious to noise, it
delivers pure and powerful signal amplification at ultra-low impedance.
Dual Monaural by Design
The one design feature of
these amplifiers that most clearly reflects Grandioso thinking is their
dual monaural configuration, which maintains complete left and right
channel independence through all stages, from preamplifier to the power
amplifier’s final stage. As Esoteric integrated amplifiers, the major
investments made in circuit construction expertise and materials
developed over the years yield excellent channel separation and a
measure of sound quality that transcends the class.
ESOTERIC-QVCS
Playing a significant role in the F
Series’ balanced dual monaural configuration is the proprietary Quad
Volume Control System (QVCS), which incorporates a total of four
precision switched resistor ladder networks operating in unison to
electronically and independently control the left and right channels and
their positive and negative phases. This system helps maintain superb
audio clarity, excellent channel separation and highly accurate phase
characteristics. Further, by eliminating all volume control wiring on
the audio board, the resulting shorter signal path minimizes
deterioration of sound quality while realizing exceptionally low
distortion. * QVCS: Quad Volume Control System
Ultra-Low-Noise Logic Control
As a countermeasure
against noise, all control lines have been electronically separated
from the main body of the preamplifier with the use of isolator elements
integrated into the front panel.
High-Precision Ball Bearing Control Knobs
Employing
the same high-precision bearing mechanisms used in our Grandioso
components, the F Series’ volume control knobs and selector switches
provide exceptionally smooth operation with an analog feel free of any
mechanical play. Sparing no cost, all panel knobs are also
custom-machined from solid aluminum.
Dual Mono Phonostage Preamp
The dual mono phonostage preamp (MM/MC) features independent left and right channel power sources and independent circuits.
High-Quality Headphone Amplifier
The powerful
headphone amp provides abundant output to effectively drive even
difficult to power high-end high-impedance headphones.
3-Band Tone Control (Treble/Middle/Bass)
Commitment
to achieving all the quality associated with high-end components
results in a balanced dual monaural configuration consisting of four
circuits (L/R, –/+) for each band. This system enables users to adjust
tone settings free of any concerns about sound quality deterioration.
Shifting the variable band more than usual toward the high and low
frequency ranges (14kHz/63Hz) permits fine adjustment of bass and treble
without adversely affecting the original source signal. Fully
electronic control also permits fine adjustment of up to ±12dB in 0.5dB
steps. The middle band can also be utilized as a loudness preset when
set to the minus side and used in conjunction with the Tone Bypass
switch.
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