Description

The Esoteric N-05XD is a statement of digital musicality—a high-end network DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier all rolled into one beautifully engineered chassis. Designed for those who value purity of sound and the flexibility of modern streaming, the N-05XD brings the soul of your music to life with effortless grace and clarity.

At its core is Esoteric’s Master Sound Discrete DAC, developed in-house to deliver the most lifelike, emotionally engaging playback possible. Built from discrete components rather than off-the-shelf DAC chips, it delivers exceptional dynamics, detail, and a natural tonal balance that elevates every performance.

The N-05XD supports a wide range of network and digital sources—including Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and DLNA—all controlled via the Esoteric Sound Stream app or your preferred streaming interface. Its high-quality preamp section with LECUA electronic volume control ensures pristine signal integrity, whether driving a power amplifier or premium headphones.

And speaking of headphones, the N-05XD’s headphone amp is no afterthought—offering serious performance for the discerning listener with balanced and unbalanced outputs.

 

Key Features:

  • Esoteric Master Sound Discrete DAC for uncompromising audio quality

  • Network streaming via Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, DLNA and more

  • USB, Coaxial, Optical, and AES/EBU digital inputs

  • Fully balanced preamplifier with LECUA volume control

  • High-performance headphone amplifier with balanced output

  • Robust, vibration-resistant chassis with refined aluminium finish

  • Made in Japan with Esoteric’s hallmark attention to detail

  • Available in Black or Silver.