ESOTERIC E-02
The E-02 inherits the philosophy that guided our highly acclaimed E-03, and adds the new fully balanced transmission and amplification circuits utilizing MC cartridges to achieve a level of analog playback that was previously unimaginable.
Manufacturer's Description
Phono inputs
XLR
1 pair (exclusive for MC)
Input impedance
10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 1k, 10kΩ (MC, switchable)
Input sensitivity
1mV (MC, 1kHz, at rated output)
Maximum input level
4.8mV (MC, THD 0.1%)
RCA
2 pairs (MC/MM)
Input impedance
MC
10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 1k, 10kΩ (switchable)
MM
47kΩ
Input sensitivity
MC
1mV (1kHz, at reated output)
MM
20mV (1kHz, at rated output)
Maximum input level
MC
4.8mV (THD 0.1%)
MM
100mV (THD 0.1%)
Analog audio outputs (switchable)
XLR/ES-LINK Analog
1 pair
Output impedance
20Ω
Rated output level
4Vrms
RCA
1 pair
Output impedance
23.5Ω
Rated output level
2Vrms
General
Power supply
AC 230V, 50Hz
AC 120V, 60Hz
AC 220V, 60Hz
External dimensions (W×H×D)
445 × 131 × 377mm 17-⅝" × 5-¼" × 14-¼" (including protrusions)
Weight
12.5kg / 27-⅝ lb
Included accessories
Power cord × 1 Felt pads × 3 Owner's manual × 1 Warranty card × 1
Audio performance
RIAA deviation
±0.2dB (10 to 20kHz)
Total harmonic distortion
0.007% (1kHz, MM, rate output)
S/N ratio
MC
80dB (Input short, rated output, IHF-A)
MM
100dB (Input short, rated output, IHF-A)
Gain
XLR
72dB (MC) 46dB (MM)
RCA
66dB (MC) 40dB (MM)
Channel separation
< –96dB (MM, 10kHz)
Sub-sonic filter
17Hz –6dB/octave
SHIPPING INFO
UK Shipping:
We use DHL as a result of their careful and reliable service. Their customer communications and tracking are reliable.
Europe, EC, and abroad:
For every despatch we use a professional broker to organize the fastest and highest quality shippers, and we normally use DHL or Fed Ex depending on territory. Our broker monitors the documentation and Customs Clearance carried out by these two reliable carriers.
Above 30kg:
For UK and overseas we use pallet shipping which is a professional service and avoids risks of mishandling and loss. It is not expensive under our contractors and worth a quote.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
The Music Room enjoys a 40-year tradition of customer care and at time of writing, full 5-star Google reviews. In addition UK customers enjoy the legal rights of mail order and distant selling.
We have exported happily for many years and most probably have happy customers in your country who will confirm our reliability and refund in the event of mishaps.
Refunds can only be made by the same payment form and to the same account to avoid possible fraud or money laundering.
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