Esoteric Esoteric A-100 Specifications Download Page 2

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Stabilized power supplies 

All stages except the KT-88 stage are powered by fully stabilized 
power supplies. The A-100 reproduces an exceptionally deep 
and finely detailed sound stage thanks to this innovative power 
supply design. 

 

 

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DC powered tube heater 

All tubes except the KT-88 are DC heated. Hum noise is greatly 
reduced by this heater design. 

 
 

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Mechanical chassis construction 

Power supply and output transformer are held by an extremely 
rigid ‘H’ structure and circuit components reside in a block 
configuration surrounding this mainframe design. The massive 
chassis construction keeps the unit from unwanted vibration and 
induced noise between circuit components. 
 

 

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Input selector / volume attenuator

 

The A-100 is designed for pure power amplification but it also 
works as an integrated amplifier by selection from an operating 
switch on the rear panel. This switch activates an input selector 
(RCA x3 / XLR x1), and also a very high quality volume 
attenuator. 
 
 

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Two bias modes 

The A-100 has two bias modes (A or B), selectable from a back 
panel switch. B mode is for a normal setting, and A mode (slightly 
reduced bias voltage), is for slightly finer sound depending on 
other component within the system. 
 
 

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Remote controller 

A remote control with illuminated keys for integrated amplifier 
operation is included. 
 
 

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High grade parts selection 

RCA input terminals are highly reliable 
WBT-0201. The speaker terminals are 
WBT-0710Cu, the latest version of 
WBT terminals, incorporating pure 
copper conductor material for high 
signal purity and ultra-low terminal 
resistance. Signal loss is kept to a 
minimum with the use of these high 
grade audiophile connections. 
 
 
 

 
 

Output power 

45 W + 45 W  (1KHz,    4 Ω / 8 Ω) 

Frequency 
response 

20~60 kHz (+1 dB、-3 dB)   
(1W, 4 / 8  Ω) 

S/N ratio 

> 98 dB (JEITA) 

Input sensitivity 

400 mV / 45 W 

Input impedance 

10 KΩ             

Input terminal 

RCA x 3,  XLR x1 

Output impedance 

4 Ω / 8 Ω 

Tubes 

KT88 x4 / 12AU7 x4 / 12AT7 x2 

Power supply 

AC 230 V, 50 Hz (European model) 
AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A. / Canada model) 
AC 220 V, 60 Hz (Korea model) 

Power 
consumption 

200 W 

External 
dimensions   
(W × H × D mm) 

382 mm × 253 mm × 434 mm 
(15 x 10 x 17 inches) 

Weight 

40 kg (88 Lbs.) 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice - Weight and dimensions are approximate.

 

 

 

TEAC ESOTERIC COMPANY

 

                                                                    47  Ochiai  1-chome,  Tama-shi, 

Tokyo 206-8530, Japan 

Fax: +81-42-356-9240 www.teac.co.jp/av/ 

www.teac.com/esoteric/ 

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