Esoteric has introduced a new entry-level integrated amplifier in the Esoteric F-07 integrated amplifier. Esoteric is renowned for their beautifully built precise sounding high-end audio components and this model hasn’t strayed from the previous description whatsoever! The F-07 features a 3D optimised chassis giving each internal component its own space to minimise internal crosstalk allowing clean rich power delivery.
Esoteric F-07 Integrated Amplifier Key Features:
- 2 X 100 watts into 8ohm
- Fully balanced preamplifier
- Dual monaural amplifier design
- Esoteric QVCS volume control system
- Ultra-low noise logic control
- ball bearing control knobs
- Dual mono phono preamp
- High-Quality headphone amplifier
- 2 band tone control
- Large capacity transformer
- 30 amperes of instantaneous peak power
- Organic EL display (Normal / Large font).
- Two speaker terminal systems (A / B / A+B).
- Independently adjustable input gains (±18dB; 0.5dB steps).
- L/R channel balance.
- Individually selectable phase inversion for each source.
- AV through output (volume bypass) ensures seamless coexistence with AV systems.
- RCA preamp output jack can be switched between PRE Out and REC Out.
- An aluminium body remote controller can also be used to operate Esoteric’s SACD players.
- Displayed source device names can be programmed.
Specs:
Speaker output | |
Rated output | 100W + 100W (8Ω) 170W + 170W (4Ω) |
Minimum compatible impedance | 4Ω |
Damping factor | 370 |
Speaker terminals | Screw type × 2 sets (L/R) |
Analog audio inputs | |
XLR (LINE) | 1 pair |
Input impedance | 10kΩ |
RCA (LINE) | 4 pairs |
Input impedance | 10kΩ |
RCA (PHONO) | 1 pair |
Input impedance | |
MC | 100Ω |
MM | 47kΩ |
XLR (Pre-in) | 1 pair |
Input impedance | 47kΩ |
Analog audio outputs | |
RCA (Pre-out) | 1 pair |
Output impedance | 100Ω |
Pre-out S/N ratio | |
XLR, RCA IN | 109dB (1V output) |
PHONO MC IN | 75dB (1V output) |
PHONO MM IN | 93dB (1V output) |
General | |
Power supply | |
AC 230V, 50Hz | |
AC 120V, 60Hz | |
AC 220V, 60Hz | |
External dimensions (W×H×D) | 445 × 191 × 468mm 17-⅝” × 7-⅝” × 18-½” (including protrusions) |
Weight | 27.2kg / 60 lb |
Included accessories | Power cord × 1 Remote control (RC-1301) × 1 AAA batteries × 2 Felt pads × 4 Owner’s manual × 1 Warranty card × 1 |
Audio performance
Frequency | 10Hz to 100kHz (0dB/–3dB, 1W output) |
S/N ratio | 110dB (IHF-A) |
Total harmonic distortion | 0.008% (100W) |
Gain | |
Preamplifier | 24.5dB (when VOLUME at maximum) |
Power amplifier | 29dB |
Tone controls | |
Bass | ±12dB (63Hz) |
Treble | ±12dB (14kHz) |