Amplifiers / Preamps


RZ-1

Music System: Integrated amp / SACD / CD player / 32 bit USB + SPDIF DAC / Phonostage



ESOTERIC SACD/CD transport, 32 bit DAC with multiple digital inputs for high resolution PC based streaming audio, phono-stage and master sound integrated amplification... all functions enclosed in an elegant one-box solution.


The streamlined aluminum front face matched with our low profile chassis beautifully expresses the RZ-1's sophisticated simplicity of operation. The RZ-1 is highly functional yet simply designed delivering on the convergence of multiple media formats - SACD, CD, PC based audio streaming and vinyl LPs.

The RZ-1 is a sophisticated, high end, integrated music system, made for people who simply love music.

Features:

  • ESOTERIC SACD/CD slot loading transport mechanism
  • 32 bit DAC (AK4392) with 3 digital audio input connections
  • USB digital input with USB isolator helps to eliminate PC system noise
  • Accepts signals up to 24 bit/192 kHz via S/PDIF/coaxial & optical (TosLink).
  • User selectable 32 bit 8 x digital filters: FIR and short delay apodizing filter
  • ESOTERIC master sound power amplification system
  • Min. output power: 100 watts per channel
  • Large toroidal, high capacitance analog power supply (Custom specification).
  • Analog input x 2 (Line 1 / Line 2)
  • Line 2 input can be switched to MM phonostage input
  • Tone control (Treble/Bass) and channel balance controls
  • Sleep-timer function

Speaker output

Minimum output power 100 watts per channel
Minimum impedance 4 ohms
Frequency response 15 Hz to 65 kHz (+1/-3dB, 6 ohms)
Total harmonic distortion 0.03% (1kHz, 45W, 6 ohms, LPF20kHz)
S/N ratio 102 dB
Input sensitivity LINE : 46 mV
PHONO: 1.0 mV



Analog audio input

Terminal RCA x 2 sets
Input impedance LINE: 100 k ohms
PHONO: 47 k ohms
RIAA deviation (MM) 20Hz to 15kHz (±0.5 dB)



Digital audio input

COAXIAL RCA x 1 (> 0.2Vp-p / 75 ohms) 32 kHz to 192 kHz / 24 bit
OPTICAL TOS x 1 (-24.0 to -14.5 dBm peak) 32 kHz to 192 kHz / 24 bit
USB USB Type B x 1 (USB1.1 or higher) 32 kHz to 96 kHz /24 bit



General

Power supply AC 230V 50Hz
AC 120V 60Hz
AC 220V 60Hz
Power consumption 65 Watt (Stand-by mode: 0.4 Watt)
External dimensions (W x H x D) 400 mm x 77 mm x 368 mm (15-3/4" x 3" x 14-1/2")
Weight 9 kg (20 lbs)



- This product is available in three different power supply variations shown in the chart above. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area.
- The shape of the AC inlet and plug of the supplied power cord depends on the voltage rating and destination country.