Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Delivers Concert-Hall Realism
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 is an Esoteric Master Sound Works creation designed to unleash the full vibrancy of live performance in a home audio environment. Engineered with the philosophy of the flagship Monoblock M1 amplifier, the S-02 drives loudspeakers with commanding authority, producing the symphonic scale, spatial depth and emotional intensity of original master recordings.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Produces Expansive Power and Dynamics
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 is a 145W into 8 ohms amplifier that surges to an astonishing 580W into 2 ohms, evidence of its power supply’s remarkable linearity. This capability ensures every dramatic burst, from deep bass transients to soaring orchestral peaks, is delivered with clarity and unrestrained force. Listeners experience true spaciousness, dynamism, and an unmistakably live presence.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Uses a Custom Large-Capacity Transformer
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 houses a custom-built EI-type power transformer, selected by audiophiles for its full-bodied, resonant bass. With a massive 940VA core, dual windings for left and right channels, and robust 5mm-thick steel mounting, the transformer provides uncompromising stability. Each channel employs three parallel 4,700µF capacitors for rapid charge and discharge cycles, tightening timing and enhancing musical articulation.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Achieves Exceptional Loudspeaker Control
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 drives large woofers with precision thanks to an outstanding damping factor of 1,000. Using nine bus bars per channel and eliminating the output coil, the circuit reduces impedance to an absolute minimum. The result is firm control across a wide frequency spectrum, producing low-end depth with accurate definition and an expansive, natural feel.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Features Balanced Input Clarity
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 employs fully balanced input buffer amplifiers with a low-impedance signal path, preserving purity from source to output stage. This configuration provides extraordinary dynamic range, capturing delicate gradations between silence and crescendo with natural flow and tonal accuracy.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Employs High-Performance LAPT Transistors
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 relies on large Linear Amplified Power Transistors (LAPT) capable of delivering 17A continuous current and 34A instantaneous peak output. Twice the size of conventional transistors, these devices ensure superior high-frequency performance and faithfully reproduce subtle tonal nuances.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Integrates Advanced Push-Pull and LIDSC Circuits
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 uses a three-stage Darlington circuit with five parallel push-pull sections, optimised for transparency and efficiency. Esoteric’s proprietary Low Impedance Drive Stage Coupling (LIDSC) architecture reduces output impedance and enhances current supply, enabling the S-02 to approach the drive capability of the Monoblock M1 in a compact stereo format.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Delivers Natural Sound with Reduced Feedback
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 minimises negative feedback by simplifying its amplifier circuitry and lowering pre-stage gain. This refinement reduces distortion and imparts a vivid, energetic character that mirrors the lifelike qualities of live instruments.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Employs Independent Voltage Amplification
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 isolates its voltage amplification stage with a dedicated toroidal transformer, ensuring stable power supply and immunity from current-stage fluctuations. This arrangement provides extraordinary resolution of fine details, allowing subtle textures in orchestral or chamber works to be reproduced with striking realism.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Uses Premium Audio Components
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 incorporates WBT loudspeaker terminals from Germany, precision XLR and RCA inputs, and low-impedance capacitors. Every component is selected for durability, frequency accuracy, and tonal sensitivity, reinforcing the amplifier’s reputation for premium performance.
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 Features Precision-Built Chassis Construction
Stereo Power Amplifier S-02 rests on Esoteric’s dual-layer chassis with thick aluminium panels, internal steel compartmentalisation, and a rigid 5mm steel baseplate. Signal paths are kept short, resonance is eliminated with pinpoint foot supports, and vibration is suppressed for an uncoloured, stable sonic presentation.
