X-05 COMPARED TO X-03SE
X-05
X-03SE
Primary application
2 ch. audiophile
Mechanism type
VRDS
VRDS
Mechanism materials
(proprietary).
Disc clamp
SACD/CD capable
Yes
Yes
SACD playback mode
DSD
PCM at 88.2 kHz
SACD multi-channel capable
Internal DACs
Cirrus Logic x 2 per ch.
Burr-Brown x 2 per ch.
Up-conversion
24 bit / 192 kHz fixed
24 bit / 96 kHz fixed
Dual mono 2 ch. design
Yes
Yes
Optical pick-up
P-03 series
P-03 series
Power supplies
Single toroidal
WORD sync input
Yes
Yes
Internal wiring
Below 6N copper
6N copper
WBT output terminals
No
Yes
Capacitors and resistors
Below P-01 grade
P-01 grade
Colors available
Silver/Black
Silver
Weight
39 lbs.
52 lbs.
MSRP
$6,000
$8,200
Bulk mounded compound
(BMC) for tray and frame. BMC
is a hybrid compound of glass,
resins and carbon fiber.
Stronger and denser than any
known plastic. Metal surround
and hybrid steel bridge.
Die cast aluminum and steel
including steel bridge.
Dedicated analog plus
dedicated digital
2 ch. audiophile / Reference
grade
Aluminum and polycarbonate /
full size clamping
Cut aluminum / full size
clamping
Yes, with optional i.LINK audio
output
Yes, i.LINK output included
