Esoteric N-03T Network Audio Transport

Description

N-03T

The Esoteric N-03T is a network audio transport system specially designed to connect with an external DAC or a Super Audio CD player’s built-in DAC via USB connection. Other than your audio system, all you need is a home LAN (Wi-Fi router, etc.), a tablet or smartphone and a NAS (music server) to store your music library. That’s it – all you need for an easy, comfortable music experience where you don’t have to compromise on quality.

Massive, super high quality modular systems are the key philosophy that Esoteric has followed since they were first established. They are now bringing this same philosophy to network playback systems with the Esoteric N-03T network digital audio transport system.

Your favourite DAC or Super Audio CD player can be digitally connected by USB, enabling you to build just the right system to enjoy playing files or streaming content your way. Esoteric takes digital transport to a new level with endless options and even more possibilities for audio playback.

The N-03T fulfils the dream of the home music lover – to access music freely from your living room chair and enjoy the very best audio quality. The DSD master audio source provides a crystal-clear audio experience, your CD collection is arranged in a library for easy access, and streaming services put new music at your fingertips.

Care has been taken with every detail to achieve audio quality suitable for high-end network playback. No matter your preference, the N-03T is compatible with a vast range of formats (DSF, DSDIFF, FLAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF, MP3 and AAC) and supports playback up to DSD 22.5MHz and PCM 768kHz/32-bit by USB output. Gapless playback is also supported for all lossless formats for uninterrupted playback of live or opera recordings.

Esoteric Sound Stream is an Apple iOS and a Google Android network playback app for tablets and smartphones designed with an emphasis on intuitive operability. Simply select music tracks by using your tablet or smartphone to create a customized playlist and then play the playlist. All screens are intuitively designed for easy operation and access to playlists and libraries, making it easy for anyone to use. It also has a wide range of advanced features that meet the demands of even the most experienced users.

N-03T features a USB port enabling digital output up to DSD 22.5MHz and PCM 768kHz/32-bit. This allows the N-03T to be connected to a USB DAC or a disc player with a USB port. Two other digital output systems (XLRx1 and RCAx1) are also included, supporting PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD2.8MHz (DoP).

The N-03T can also be used as a simplified music server in which a player and a library can be integrated by connecting large-capacity storage devices to two USB ports on the front and rear of the unit.

Features

• Compatible with a wide range of Audio Sources
• ESOTERIC Sound Stream App
• High-Sampling Digital Output
• Music Server Function
• Roon Ready
• Compatible with TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, MQA
• Two powerful independent Power Supplies
• High-Rigidity Chassis Construction

Specifications

• ETHERNET
• 1 (1000BASE-T)
• Supported File Formats:
  • PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC) , WAV, AIFF, MQA
  • DSD Lossless: DSF, DSDIFF (DFF)
  • Compressed Audio: MP3, AAC (m4a container)
• USB DRIVE
• 2 (Front, Rear)
• Supported File System;
• FAT32, exFAT, NTFS
• Single partition
• USB2.0 or later recommended
• Maximum Power Supply: 0.5 A
• Input Signal Formats:
• Linear PCM: 44.1k to 384 kHz, 16bit / 24bit / 32bit (stereo). Only integer format file supported at 32bit
• DSD: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz, 22.4 MHz (stereo)
• Supported File Formats:
• PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF, MQA
• DSD Lossless: DSF, DSDIFF (DFF) , DoP
• Compressed Audio: MP3, AAC (m4a container)
• DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS
• USB: 1 (USB2.0 standard)
• XLR: 1
• RCA: 1
• CLOCK SYNC INPUT
• BNC: 1
• GENERAL
• Power Supply: AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz / AC 120 V, 60 Hz / AC 220 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 31 W
• External Dimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 131 × 360 mm (including protrusions)
• Weight:17 kg

Included

• 1x Power cord
• 1x Felt pads
• 1x Owner’s manual
• 1x Warranty card

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More Information

• N-03T Network Audio Transport, by Esoteric

Additional information

Brand

Esoteric

The Esoteric corporate philosophy has been embodied through providing superb audio and video products for over two decades. The company pursues a unique path as a high-end audio/visual brand, focusing on components of higher value based on their own technical innovation and proprietary technologies.

Esoteric state that despite changing times and whirlwind markets, there remain musical and visual connoisseurs who seek true excitement. As long as there are such people, the company will continue to develop and release new products that improve upon the state-of-the-art within each business category that they pursue.