Esoteric E-02 Balanced Phonostage Preamplifier

Esoteric E-02 Balanced Phonostage Preamplifier

The Esoteric E-02 is a flagship balanced phono stage preamplifier designed to elevate your vinyl listening experience. Building upon the acclaimed E-03 model, it introduces fully balanced transmission and amplification circuits, ensuring exceptional analog playback.

Key Features

• Fully Balanced Circuit Design: The E-02 maintains a fully balanced configuration from input to output, effectively handling the delicate signals from MC cartridges.
• ES-LINK Analog Compatibility: In addition to standard XLR and RCA outputs, the E-02 supports Esoteric’s proprietary ES-LINK Analog current transmission, maximizing performance with compatible devices.
• High-Current Line Driver (HCLD) Buffer Circuit: Incorporating technology from Esoteric’s Grandioso C1 preamplifier, the E-02 features a buffer amplifier with a high current output capability and an exceptionally high slew rate of 2,000V/μs, delivering dynamic and precise sound reproduction.
• Versatile Input Options: Equipped with one XLR (dedicated for MC) and two RCA inputs, the E-02 allows for seamless integration with various turntable setups.
• Customizable Impedance Settings: To optimize cartridge performance, users can select from nine impedance positions (MC: 10Ω, 50Ω, 100Ω, 200Ω, 300Ω, 500Ω, 1kΩ, 10kΩ; MM: 47kΩ).
• Demagnetization Function: The DEMAG feature demagnetizes the cartridge’s coils or step-up transformers, restoring original sound quality.

The Esoteric E-02 is meticulously crafted to meet the demands of discerning audiophiles, offering unparalleled performance and versatility for vinyl enthusiasts.