{"product_id":"esoteric-grandioso-s1x-effektforstaerker","title":"ESOTERIC GRANDIOSO S1X Effektforstærker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the birth of the Grandioso M1X, the flagship monoblock power amplifier, the ESOTERIC amplifier design platform has been completely revamped. The Grandioso S1 has now been reborn as the Grandioso S1X, the flagship of a completely different class-A stereo power amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Drive Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly designed drive stage, a simple 5-parallel push-pull drive with large bipolar transistors, is Class-A (operating range 50W\/8Ω) and has a full sound with clear transparency. However, the general characteristics of Class-A, – pure, polished tone – cannot fully describe the true beauty of the S1X.\u003cbr\u003eVivid colors like a direct heated triode ampliﬁer, high-speed transient backed by ample idling current, power, and openness... The S1X’s new Class-A drive stage inherits the powerful and dynamic design concept of the M1X, including large bipolar elements and a powerful power supply section. Regardless of the ampliﬁcation method, the S1X earnestly pursues what the best ampliﬁer should sound like and achieves peerlessly powerful sonic signature people unmistakably recognize as Esoteric sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ﬂagship Grandioso amplifier models, Esoteric is breaking new horizons by pushing the limits of ﬁdelity in preamp-to-ampliﬁer signal transmission. Esoteric’s unique current transmission system “ES-Link Analog” is the ideal method for preamp to ampliﬁer transmission where the signal level is extremely low. Compared to the conventional voltage transmission, it transmits approximately 100 times more current, making it less susceptible to noise and sending the full energy of the music to the ampliﬁer.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, it is not affected by the impedance of the interconnects running between the preamp and ampliﬁer, so it maintains a perfect integrity between the output signal of the preamp and the input signal to the ampliﬁer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eES-Link Analog – Esoteric’s unique current transmission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eES-Link Analog is Esoteric’s proprietary current transmission method. By connecting devices that support this method, it is possible to reproduce the sound as if it were being played directly from an analog console in a recording studio. The sonic signature of ES-Link Analog is powerful, live and dimensional. In conventional voltage transmission, the output impedance of the source device is low, and the input impedance of the target device is high. In other words, the current required for signal transmission tends to be kept low.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, due to the resistance component (impedance) of the transmission path (interconnect cable), the voltage of the transmitted signal is attenuated by the level calculated by Ohm's law (voltage = current × resistance) when delivered to the target device. Therefore, a longer the cable causes increased resistance which has significant affects on that signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, in current transmission, the output impedance of the source device is high and the input impedance of the input device is low, resulting in a \"High out, Low in\" circuit, and the current level is maintained higher during signal transmission than in voltage transmission, allowing a powerful audio signal delivery.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, in current transmission, the current level output from the source device always matches the one on the target device. Imagine using a hose to send water from a faucet to a bucket. As long as there are no holes in the hose, the same amount of water from the faucet will always flow to the bucket, regardless of the length of the hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, if the cable that serves as the transmission path is not divided into multiple paths, all current from the source device will be delivered to the target device, and the current values flowing will always be the same, even if the transmission path is longer. This advantage of accurate transmission of even the smallest signals is evident from the fact that current transmission is widely used in measuring instruments that measure precise signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventional voltage transmission impedance of the Esoteric products is designed several tens of ohms on out-going circuits and around 100k ohms on in-coming circuits. In contrast, the ES-Link Analog out-going\/in-coming circuits are designed approximately 1kΩ on the out-going circuit, and 0Ω on the in-coming circuit.\u003cbr\u003eIf we focus on the current value that flows when transmitting audio signals, the current level of ES-Link Analog transmission when transmitting audio signals at the same level as normal voltage transmission is approximately 100 times higher than the current level flowing in voltage transmission. Consequently, the high current level allows for the full energy of the music to be delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDynamics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust driving power worthy of a ﬂagship. The source of this power is Esoteric’s dedicated power supply unit. For ampliﬁers that constantly require high current for Class-A operation, the power supply is the most key component to achieve a powerful and rich sound stage. Thanks to Esoteric’s unique power supply design, the S1X boasts an extremely dynamic musical expression with great precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver-Sized Bare-Mount Power Transformers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S1X employs the largest toroidal transformers that the S1X chassis can accommodate. The transformers performance, with a much larger size than the size required for actual use, allows for extremely high follow-through to dynamic changes in current supply, resulting in a dynamic and open sound. Also, suppressing transformer vibration results in limiting current ﬂow. For this reason, the S1X dares to employ a bare mounting with the transformer’s metal cover removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Transformer Dedicated to the Pre-Drive Stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S1X’s high resolution sound is also a major feature, allowing the delicate tones of each instrument to be heard clearly, even at the climax of a full orchestra performance. A power supply section dedicated to the pre-drive stage (voltage ampliﬁcation stage), which handles low-level signals from the preampliﬁer, eliminates the inﬂuence of the main drive stage, which has large current ﬂuctuations, and improves resolution.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the two power transformers for the main drive and pre-drive stages, an R-core power transformer for control is installed in a three-transformer configuration to create a pure power supply with thoroughly low noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Mono Rectifier Circuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless it is a monaural source, the left and right music signals are different. The power rectification circuits are designed in dual mono configuration, not shared by both channels, to avoid mutual interference and achieve clear channel separation and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMultiple Custom Caps in Parallel Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectiﬁcation system also incorporates Grandioso’s unique and thorough attention to detail. The Grandioso custom capacitors are employed for the rectiﬁer circuits, while the dual mono and parallel conﬁguration of 6 x 10,000μF per channel ensures the high current supply required for Class-A operation at all times. Therefore, the S1X follows the dramatic changes in musical signals with agility and express dynamism to the fullest extent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Impedance Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey wiring sections such as from the primary side to the power supply section, drive stage, etc. employ over-sized pure copper busbars and ultra-thick gauge cables with bolted connections. The low impedance design maximizes the response of the power supply circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLess is More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering its massive appearance, this may seem a little surprising. However, the signal paths in the S1X are designed to be as short as possible, and the circuit is surprisingly simple. The clear sound quality is supported by the “subtractive aesthetics,” so to speak, created by the crystallization of advanced engineering.\u003cbr\u003eIn general, a Class-A amplifiers generate a lot of heat, and internal temperature stability is extremely important. For this reason, the S1X optimizes the position and circuitry of the temperature compensation circuit to stabilize the temperature of the entire amplifier block. This contributes to high quality sound because it speeds up the stabilization of the idling current after power-on and allows the amplifier elements to operate with their best characteristics.\u003cbr\u003eThe phase compensation circuit is a simple 1-pole configuration, and the final stage is coil-less, while the NFB (negative feedback) is kept to a minimum to enhance the dynamism of the music. The minimalist circuit philosophy allows the harmonics (overtones) that are most important to music, but are easily lost, to be retained and rendered expressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDepth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the simplicity of the circuit, the S1X has been designed to eliminate any compromise in the quality of reproduction by using a dual monaural conﬁguration from the input stage to the ﬁnal stage. The components are among the largest in their class, and the board pattern, which employs a 105µm thick copper foil in key components, and ultra-thick gauge cables with connector connections eliminated as much as possible, are full of the boldness and power that is typical of ampliﬁers. Particularly, the seven busbars in the drive stage are made of luxurious 1.0 mm thick high-purity OFC material, and MOS FET switches without mechanical contacts are employed in the speaker output stage. The reduction in internal impedance provides a powerful grip even on woofers with larger diameters, and the driving force reaches the low-frequency limit point with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S1X is not only a powerful unit, but one that also delicately creates a gradation between climax and silence. The audio signal is received by a newly designed balanced input ampliﬁer circuit independent of each input stage and transmitted to the ampliﬁcation stage in a balanced conﬁguration to ensure noise-free and stable ampliﬁcation. FET switches are also employed for all switching positions in the audio signal path, including input switching, to minimize tonal coloration. Carefully selected high-quality components, such as the IDM-01 (Integrated Discrete-Ampliﬁer Module) developed for the C1X preamp, accentuate the texture of the tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grandioso S1X behaves not only as a stand-alone stereo power ampliﬁer, but also oﬀers flexibly in a variety of high-end-worthy applications. The system is expandable to a mono-block ampliﬁer by deploying two S1Xs, depending on the matched speakers and the operating environment. A mode selector supports conventional stereo mode and bi-amp mode for multi-way speakers with separate HF\/LF inputs. You can freely customize the conﬁguration of the Class-A ampliﬁer system of your dreams according to the quality and characteristics of the sound you desire. Even if you use multiple ampliﬁers, the power on\/off is controllable from the Grandioso C1X preampliﬁer via DC trigger*, allowing sophisticated use suitable for high-end applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*3.5mm monaural mini plug cable for connection is sold separately. Please prepare a cable of the appropriate length for your environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiamp mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen two S1X units are deployed and set to \"bi-amp mode,\" the same audio signal is delivered from the output terminals that were L\/R in stereo mode. This means that a single unit can be used as a monaural power amplifier with two speaker outputs. The output power is the same as when one S1X is deployed in normal stereo mode (50W\/8Ω), but as shown in the figure, the HF\/LF units of the speaker can be driven by separate power amplifier circuits, enabling a more pure sound of a multi-way system speaker. This mode is effective when resolution is more important than driving power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Perfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve the unique design goal of “reproducing the master sound,” the S1X chassis optimally controls all vibrations that can affect sound quality. The sleek and clean form of this sports car-like mechanical engineering, pushes the limits of its balance between rigidity and flexibility, and speaks to its high degree of perfection.\u003cbr\u003eFor example, the enclosure, which requires rigidity, makes extensive use of aluminum blocks and is thoroughly non-resonant. On the other hand, the top panel, which needs to be free of vibration for an open sound, has a semi-floating structure. Esoteric’s unique patented isolation foot, which integrates a spike and a saucer, also has a special structure that reduces mechanical stress and enhances sound quality. In addition, the large heat sinks of the ampliﬁer block have a special wave shape that disperses the peak resonance of the fins and suppresses resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Honeycomb Grille\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking feature of the S1X’s exterior is the “dual honeycomb grille” at the top. A honeycomb-shaped opening is employed to improve heat dissipation, and a light-weight top panel is pursued to the last possible degree to enhance the openness of sound. By overlapping two grills of different thicknesses, vibrations are also efficiently dispersed in pursuit of a pure tone. In addition, the layout of the top panel opening is completed with a design that achieves both an elegant appearance and a high degree of heat dissipation performance to control the Class-A heat output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003eDimensions and Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eProduct height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e22.1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eProduct width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e49.1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eProduct length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e53.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eProduct weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e48kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003eAudio Inputs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eRCA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eInput level \u0026amp; impedance RCA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e34.5dB gain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eXLR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eInput level \u0026amp; impedance XLR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e28.5dB gain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eES-link analog:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003eAmplification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eRated output (4Ω):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e100W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eRated output (8Ω):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e50W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eTHD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e0.006% (1kHz, 8Ω, 50W)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eS\/N ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e109dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eSpeaker impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e4-16Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e5-100000Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eA\/B output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003eChannels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003e12 volt trigger:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003eIn \u0026amp; Out\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003eEnergy Management\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attrib\"\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e270-310W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Esoteric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56637861298507,"sku":null,"price":302900.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/7991\/2779\/files\/252131-1200Wx1200H.jpg?v=1772122632","url":"https:\/\/sallingboeaudio.com\/products\/esoteric-grandioso-s1x-effektforstaerker","provider":"Sallingboe Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}