Aside from being a truly exceptional CD player, the Esoteric SA-60 plays SACDs, DVD-As and the audio tracks of DVD-Vs. Furthermore, the SA-60 can decode the multichannel sections of all of those formats.
Sunday 23 September 2007
By Nigel Crump
Esoteric SA-60
The Esoteric SA-60 is the audio-only version of Esoteric's acclaimed DV-60 - the successor to the equally acclaimed DV-50.
CD / SACD / SACD Multi-channel / DVD Audio / CD-R / CD-RW Audio Disc Player
Essentially, what the engineers at Esoteric have done with the SA-60 is to omit the video section, leaving the audio section intact.
Aside from being a truly exceptional CD player, the Esoteric SA-60 plays SACDs, DVD-As and the audio tracks of DVD-Vs. Furthermore, the SA-60 can decode the multichannel sections of all of those formats.
All Esoteric products are exquisitely built both inside and out, delivering a performance that will far exceed your every expectation.
SA-60 Feature Highlights
- Newly designed proprietary disc transport system, clamp and drive mechanism.
- Highly rigid chassis construction with cut aluminum top and side panels.
- Highly rigid steel and aluminum isolation plating for superior anti-vibration and anti-resonance properties.
- Multi-channel analog audio outputs (For multi-channel SACD and multi-channel DVD-A playback).
- Word synchronization function (Word clock input/BNC terminal x1). Compatible WORD SYNC external clocks include the Esoteric G25U, G-0, G-0s and AZ-1.
- Proprietary audio up-conversion technology (up-conversion levels are user selectable).
- Updated High-precision 24-bit D/A converter.
- Proprietary filter algorithms used in the audio up-conversion process include Esoteric’s Finite-Impulse-Response (“FIR”), and Refined Digital Output Technology (“RDOT”).
- Native direct stream digital (“DSD”), mode for SACD playback.
- PCM digital audio to DSD audio signal conversion (user selectable).
- Remote control power on/off, remote control power standby.
- Esoteric “X-3” technology used in the DV-60 and SA-60 includes the X-3 series horizontal sled and vertical pickup/optical assembly. This eliminates off axis vertical tracking and the need for off axis error correction.
- Analog audio output: 2 channel RCA outputs (dedicated), plus multi-channel RCA outputs.
- Digital audio outputs: Coaxial, Optical/TosLink and i.LINK.
- Signal Format Variation: “Stream” or “PCM” audio formats can be selected during SETUP mode.
- Independent, high quality, 2 channel balanced audio output connectors.
- Audio disc play area selectable from remote control and front panel.
- Engineered and manufactured in Japan
- Power Consumption: 28 watts, 2 watts in standby mode.
- Dimensions: 17.4” W x 5.9” H x 13.9” D.
- Weight: Approximately 37 lbs.
- All designs and specifications are subject to change without notice
For more information on the Esoteric SA-60 or any of the other models in the Esoteric range, please contact Symmetry.
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