Esoteric AI-10 Integrated Amplifier We are very excited to be carrying the new Esoteric AI-10. Although Esoteric is better known for its SACD/CD transports (VRDS), this is a very special amplifier. In short, it is one of the best solid state amplifiers we have ever auditioned. It has a remarkably grain free sound, yet is extremely dynamic, warm and powerful. It sounds like many $10,000 tube amplifiers but with the kick of solid state bass. The AI-10 provides 110W per channel, with 3 line inputs (including 1 balanced) with remote control and built-in phono preamp. It also has a stunning built-in DAC with word sync for use with Esoteric CD/SACD players. This DAC is comparable to models built into $2500 CD players. Master clock sync allows the re-timing of a DAC to a transport device, enhancing digital signal accuracy, staging, transparency and imaging. The Esoteric master clock is accurate to +/- 1 ppm (As measured in parts per million). It makes a great upgrade of your old CD player without the added cost of buying a new one. Digital input terminals include coaxial and optical. Price: $5400.00 Esoteric SA-10 CD/SACD Player The new SA-10 offers a taste of the legendary Esoteric performance at a more affordable price point. The SA-10 features Esoteric's proprietary disc transport system which was developed as a vertically aligned optical stability platform. The VOSP mechanism was first used in the UZ-1, SZ-1, DV-60 and SA-60. The benefit of this transport is that it reduces vibrations and resonance associated with signal noise and eliminates the need for off axis error correction. Unlike conventional disc players where the optics are supported by a wire platform, no off axis tracking is allowed by the VOSP system. This greatly improves data retrieval and dramatically reduces the need for data interpolation. The result is much lower jitter and more musical sound with better detail and soundstage. The SA-10 includes 2 channel dedicated analog audio outputs (RCA x1 / XLR x1), a dual mono 24-bit/192kHz digital to analog converter (Cirrus Logic CS4398 x 2) and a dual mono analog audio circuit for superior channel separation. Word sync input is included for use with Esoteric's family of integrated amplifiers and stand alone master clocks. High speed power is provided by a large toroidal power transformer. The SA-10 includes a highly rigid chassis construction with cut aluminum top and side panels for additional anti-resonance and anti-vibration properties. Superb CD and SACD replay. We consider it a reference at the price. Price: $4500.00