Teac is back with a new high-end Super Audio CD from its division Esoteric. The X-05 is the third model of the "X" series, especially made for the 20th anniversary of Esoteric.

This player features a SACD, CD and CD-R/RW playback in a strong brushed aluminium enclosure (5mm thickness) placed on three foot to reduce vibration. The X-05 gets its high-quality 24-bit/192kHz audio DAC CS4398 from Cirrus Logic in a dual mono configuration and it boasts a SNR up to 130dB and a THD of 0.001%. Analog outputs are XLR 2-channel balanced or RCA unbalanced, along with optical and coaxial digital connectivity. The player dimensions are 442x353x153mm, its weight 17kg and its power consumption is 15W.

The Esoteric's X-05 player is expected to reach the Japanese market in early December and the rest of the world in January for a price of about $4,500.