Esoteric S-05 Class A amp

**Mike** · May 17, 2022, 08:50 AM

Drool!

S-05 | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

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**joeinid** · May 17, 2022, 06:03 PM

Very nice!

**brodricj** · May 20, 2022, 09:15 PM

Minimalist Hi-end Style. Exactly. I'd be happy with that. Although my M3's are inseparable and would be connected to the S-05. Maybe room for a master clock? Other than that, simplicity is bliss.

**rodneyu** · December 10, 2022, 09:37 PM

Curious how this amp would compare with amp section in
F-03A I'm considering the S-05

**danielk141** · December 11, 2022, 11:49 AM

I just read the ES-LINK Analog description in the link. This is a current transmission interconnect system, just like Krell CAST, right?

**brodricj** · December 11, 2022, 05:31 PM

Right.

**rodneyu** · December 11, 2022, 06:01 PM

I'm going to give this amp a try

**rodneyu** · December 18, 2022, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by rodneyu

I'm going to give this amp a try

I'm wondering if a Esoteric F-03a might be better way to go over a S-05
wondering if one would loose much if anything

**rodneyu** · December 22, 2022, 10:28 PM

Esoteric S-05

**pietpara** · February 15, 2023, 05:52 PM

Hi rodneyu,
What's your experience so far with that beautiful piece? And to which pre-amp did you connect it?
I'm really curious

**pietpara** · February 15, 2023, 05:53 PM

I am wondering the same

F03 or s05?

**rodneyu** · February 15, 2023, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by pietpara

Hi rodneyu,
What's your experience so far with that beautiful piece? And to which pre-amp did you connect it?
I'm really curious

Excellent Amp one of my Best purchases yet . As for a preamp I use a simple Autoformer Tap X basically for a volume control for my transinpedence phono stage . This is a system that only get used 2-3x month when I visit this home .
The amp does not seem to get very hot I was surprised .
I will be spending this weekend with this setup and see if I can post some more . But anyone looking for a lower wattage amplifier I highly recommend this one

**Mr Peabody** · June 5, 2023, 05:37 PM

The S-05 is rated 30 wpc into 8 ohms, I wonderif it would leave a user wanting more power. I'd love to hear one the website really makes it sound appetizing.

The S-02 is rated at 145 wpc yet weighs as much as my 250 wpc amp.

**SCAudiophile** · June 5, 2023, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

The S-05 is rated 30 wpc into 8 ohms, I wonderif it would leave a user wanting more power. I'd love to hear one the website really makes it sound appetizing.

The S-02 is rated at 145 wpc yet weighs as much as my 250 wpc amp.

Those are 50 watts of Esoteric Class A power in the S-05, so I suspect they'd be more than sufficient.

I own two S-02 stereo amps, which are fantastic, FYI.

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**SCAudiophile** · June 5, 2023, 05:59 PM

"The S-02 is rated at 145 wpc yet..."

Are your speakers uniformly 8-ohms invariant over the entire frequency range? If not, then I suggest looking at the rest of the power spec on this or any other amp.

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**Mr Peabody** · June 12, 2023, 12:10 PM

I've heard the S-02 has been discontinued. Any idea of Esoteric's future plans on amp line-up? I would think they might offer something other than the S-05 without having to go to the Grand series. I did hear a new integrated will be coming in Fall. Didn't hear or find anything on other power amps.

**SCAudiophile** · June 12, 2023, 05:43 PM

They may eventually replace it with an X upgraded model. However, as of today, it is still in the lineup. I have 2, they excellent.

I think they will definitely keep a model in that price bracket, same as they just did with the C1solo superceding the C-02X.

The above is a guess based on track record, nothing more.

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**SCAudiophile** · June 12, 2023, 05:43 PM

S-02 | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

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**Mr Peabody** · June 12, 2023, 07:46 PM

I saw it on the website but a dealer just picking up the line told me it's not on the price list nor can he get one. He was looking at what to display. Could also depend on area and what might be in the pipeline.

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

They may eventually replace it with an X upgraded model. However, as of today, it is still in the lineup. I have 2, they excellent.

I think they will definitely keep a model in that price bracket, same as they just did with the C1solo superceding the C-02X.

The above is a guess based on track record, nothing more.

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**SCAudiophile** · June 12, 2023, 09:01 PM

Thanks... there could be a change afoot as well. It will be interesting to see what they bring out to logically mate with the C1solo in that price range.

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**Mr Peabody** · June 13, 2023, 11:21 AM

Looks like I will be able to get an audition of the N05xd in the near future. Trying an external DAC was my first priority. Then I will see where my ears take me.

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

Thanks... there could be a change afoot as well. It will be interesting to see what they bring out to logically mate with the C1solo in that price range.

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**GSOphile** · June 13, 2023, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

Thanks... there could be a change afoot as well. It will be interesting to see what they bring out to logically mate with the C1solo in that price range.

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The advertised Grandioso mate to the C1X solo preamp is the S1X amp, announced together Jan. 2023.

**SCAudiophile** · June 13, 2023, 05:06 PM

Thanks....was aware of that. My curiosity is regarding if/what they will do for an amp in that price range of the S-02 as the C1xsolo is very close to the price point of the C-02X in the prior C-02X and S-02 pairing.

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**GSOphile** · June 13, 2023, 07:00 PM

The two new pre/power amps look to me like the successors to the discontinued models you mention - with the addition of Esoteric's proprietary ES-LINK Analog connection technology and the Grandioso badge.

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