Esoteric AZ-1 integrated,dac .Phono and clock

The Esoteric AZ-1 Integrated Amp , Dac ,Reclocker and Phono Stage 
this Demo unit from a Esoteric ...used at a show .... color is silver

This is an amazing sounding integrated ...amazing bottom end and superb midrange with clean detailed upper extension ! We are running it on $32,000.00 Kef Blades and it makes them Rock ! The phono stage is one of the best we have ever heard also ! 

Input/output terminalsAnalog audio inputRCA (L/R) ×3
(LINE ×2, LINE/PHONO ×1)Digital audio inputi.LINK ×2
COAXIAL ×2
OPTICAL ×2Word synchronization outputBNC ×1Output levelTTL level/75ohmsInput frequency32/44.1/88.2/176.4/48/96/192/100 kHzSpeaker output terminalWBT screw type (WBT-0735) ×1 (L/R)Analog audio responseMaximum output power50W+50W (1kHz/8ohms) 
80W+80W (1kHz/4ohms)Suitable speaker impedance4ohms to 16ohmsFrequency response10Hz to 80kHzGeneralPower supplyAC 120V 60Hz
AC 230V 50HzPower consumption45W (Stand-by: approx. 1.5W)>External dimensions
(W×H×D)400×77×372 mm 
(15-7/10×3×14-9/10 ")Weight9.2kg (20.2lbs)-Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  

Esoteric AZ-1 Digital Amplifier. The AZ-1 has a
DAC, reclocker, line stage, MM phono stage and analog switching amp all into
one. The AZ-1 features high precision D/A conversion and clock processing
technology which evolved from their P-01 transport and D-01 mono-block D/A
converters. The AZ-1 provides high end Class D power amplification and a very
natural sound with excellent resolution, imaging, density, and musicality.The
AZ-1 integrated amplifier also has a word sync out terminal to synchronize its
master clock operation to any optional device. This synchronization between
components improves the systems playback imaging, signal clarity, staging and
transparency. This results in improved audio and video reproduction. This unit
is also equipped with WBT-0735 double pole speaker terminals for secure and high
quality speaker cable connections. WBT is an engineering innovator based in
Germany whose products are used worldwide to provide better signal contact
between amplifiers, speakers and other connected devices.

High efficiency class "D" digital power amplifier for
pure sound quality.

The AZ-1 features high precision D/A conversion and clock processing
technology which evolved from our flagship models  P-01
 transport and  D-01
  mono-block
 D/A converters. The  AZ-1
 also features a high efficiency WB transformer for its power component,
providing very low current loss offering excellent instantaneous "power on
demand. The AZ-1
 provides high end Class D power amplification and a very natural sound
with excellent resolution, imaging, density, and musicality.

WORD
SYNC OUT terminal

The AZ-1 integrated amplifier is equipped with a WORD SYNC OUT terminal to
synchronize its master clock operation to any optional device (Such as the 
SZ-1
 or the  AZ-1
), having a WORD SYNC IN connector. The master clock in the  AZ-1
 outputs a signal accurate to ±1 ppm. This synchronization between
components improves the systems playback imaging, signal clarity, staging and
transparency. This results in improved audio and video reproduction.


i.LINK
terminal

The AZ-1 can connect to the UZ-1 (or other i.Link equipped devices), by
using i.LINK (AUDIO S400) terminals. i.LINK connection enables digital signal
transmission of multi-channel Super Audio CD and DVD Audio tracks. This "jitter
less", signal transmission is supported by ESOTERIC's new  flow-rate-control
 technology which contributes to a natural and upgraded sound quality. 

( Rear panel)

WBT
speaker connection terminals

The AZ-1 is equipped with WBT-0735 double pole speaker terminals for secure
and high quality speaker cable connections. WBT is an engineering innovator
based in Germany whose products are used worldwide to provide better signal
contact between amplifiers, speakers and other connected devices.

Phono
input terminal

The AZ-1 features a conventional phono input terminal for excellent vinyl
reproduction from analog turntables.

Input/output
terminals
Analog audio
input
RCA (L/R) ×3
(LINE
×2, LINE/PHONO ×1)

Digital audio
input
i.LINK ×2
COAXIAL
×2
OPTICAL
×2

Word synchronization
output
BNC
×1

Output
level
TTL
level/75ohms

Input
frequency
32/44.1/88.2/176.4/48/96/192/100
kHz

Speaker output
terminal
WBT screw type (WBT-0735)
 
×1
(L/R)

Analog audio
response
Maximum output
power
50W+50W
(1kHz/8ohms) 
80W+80W
(1kHz/4ohms)

Suitable speaker
impedance
4ohms to
16ohms

Frequency
response
10Hz to
80kHz

General
Power
supply
AC 120V 60Hz
AC
230V 50Hz

Power
consumption
45W  (Stand-by:
approx. 1.5W) >

External
dimensions
(W×H×D)
400×77×372 mm 
(15-7/10×3×14-9/10
")

Weight
9.2kg
(20.2lbs)

-
Design and
specifications are subject to change without notice.

-
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.

available from
Quest For Sound
2307-R Bristol Pike
Bensalem Pa 19020
215-953-9099
www.questforsound.com
[email protected]