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Analog audio inputs

Connectors 

RCA × 2 pairs  /  XLR × 3 pairs

 (RCA 2 can be used as an AV pre-input)

Input impedance 

RCA :10 kΩ  /  XLR :10 kΩ

Input sensitivity 

At rated output : 510 mV

Maximum input level 

12 V

Analog audio outputs

Connectors 

RCA × 2 pairs  /  XLR × 2 pairs

Output impedance 

RCA : 47 Ω  /  XLR : 66 Ω

Total harmonic distortion 

RCA : 0.0006 %  /  XLR : 0.0004 %

Frequency response 

1 Hz − 200 kHz ( -3.0 dB)  /  3 Hz − 50 kHz ( -0.2 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 

116 dB (2 V input, A-weight)

Gain 

+12 dB

Rated output 

2 V

Maximum output level 

RCA : 7.5 V (1 kHz, 0.003 %)  /  XLR : 15 V (1 kHz, 0.003 %)

General

Power supply 

AC 230 V, 50 Hz  /  AC 120 V, 60 Hz  /  AC 220 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 

25 W

External dimensions (W × H × D) (including protrusions)

   Main unit 

445 × 132 × 457 mm (17 5/8˝ × 5 1/4˝ × 18)

   Power unit 

445 × 132 × 451 mm (17 5/8˝ × 5 1/4˝ × 17 7/8˝ )

Weight

   Main unit 

21 kg (46 3/8 lb)

   Power unit 

29 kg (64 lb)

Included accessories

Power cords × 2  /  DC power connection cords × 2  /  Remote control (RC-1315) × 1
Batteries for remote control (AAA) × 2  /  Felt pads × 8  /  Owner’s manual × 1  /  Warranty card × 1

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.

PRINTED IN JAPAN 1014O05

TECD-0198

ESOTERIC COMPANY

1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan
Fax: (042)356-9240  

www.esoteric.jp

Please note that Esoteric products are available at limited distributors in respective countries.
"ESOTERIC"and "VRDS" are trademarks of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
"Grandioso" is a trademark of TEAC Corporation.
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 

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Summary of Contents for GRANDIOSO C1

Page 1: ...es for remote control AAA 2 Felt pads 8 Owner s manual 1 Warranty card 1 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 PRINTED IN JAPAN 1014O05 ...

Page 2: ...gy available today Sound in the form of music has tremendous power to move our emotions In music the absence of sound can be as powerful as sound itself By skillfully combining knowledge technology and materials we can create audio components that is capable of generating these same strong emotions Then in blissful communion with the music the listener is able to forget the very existence of the a...

Page 3: ...ngineer with those of the consummate musician A product of uncompromising craftsmanship and the highest standards of audio fidelity each C1 preamplifier is handmade in our Tokyo factory and fully reflects Esoteric s underlying Grandioso philosophy State of the art circuit design and leading edge technology combine to realize outstanding audio performance The C1 s robust construction employs two se...

Page 4: ...sion can be individually set for each source RCA 2 terminal permits switching between normal line output and AV through output providing added convenience for systems which are operated in both AV surround and pure two channel modes High quality aluminum finish remote controller can also be used to operate any of Esoteric s superb line of Super Audio CD players Source component name displays can b...

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