Esoteric Launches Limited ‘Black Edition’ F-Series Integrated Amplifiers

Esoteric has announced limited “Black Editions” of the brand’s F-Series integrated amplifiers, the F-01, F-02, and PS-01F, starting in October 2026. The “Black Edition” features a meticulously finished, black-anodized exterior. The surface textures and finishes have been carefully selected to accentuate the true beauty of black.

Esoteric Black Series Integrated Amplifiers

The new F Series integrated amplifiers deliver musicality that captures the rich textures of music in a single integrated amplifier. The PS-01F is an external power supply for the audio circuitry of the preamp section, designed to further enhance the sound quality of the F-01 and F-02.

F-01 B and F-02 B Key Features

Preamplifier Section

A fully balanced dual mono preamp in the direct line of the Grandioso C1X
“Ultra Fidelity Attenuator System,” which is a stepped attenuator circuit developed by Esoteric
Volume can be adjusted in 0.1dB/1,120 steps with our proprietary attenuator module “UFA-1792”
3 inputs of “ES-Link Analog,” a proprietary current transmission system
Two headphone outputs (balanced 4-pin XLR / unbalanced 6.3mm) with built-in fully balanced dual mono headphone amplifier
Dual mono phonostage preamp (RCA x 1, MM/MC)
3-band balanced tone control, independently adjustable for each input source
ES-Link Analog (x1) /XLR (x1) pre-out for connecting the S-05XE as an external power amplifier
Dedicated DC power connector for connecting the PS-01F external power supply dedicated to the built-in preamp
Preamp gain can be adjusted in 4 steps (0/+6/+12/+18dB) to match the connected power amplifier

Amplifier Section

Circuit design based on Grandioso S1X (F-01 B) and Grandioso M1X (F-02 B)
F-01 B: Class A 30 WPC/8 ohms; F-02 B: 120 WPC/8 ohms
Excellent power linearity and driving power (F-01 B: 60 WPC/4 ohms; F-02 B: 240 WPC/4 ohms)
All stages of the power rectification and smoothing circuit are configured with dual monaural design
Powerful bipolar transistor 3-parallel push-pull configuration
940VA EI core power transformer
Channel-independent Grandioso grade custom block capacitors (10,000μF x 4/ch)
Custom wave-shaped heat sinks to reduce peak resonance

Other Features

Independently adjustable input gains (±18dB; 0.1 dB steps)
L/R channel balance (0.1 dB steps)
AV through output (volume bypass) ensures seamless coexistence with AV systems
Aluminum body remote controller (RC-1339) can also be used to operate Esoteric’s SACD players and network players
Displayed source device names can be programmed
Mute, dimmer and automatic display-off functions
Control functions (RS-232C, trigger input/output)

PS-01F B Key Features

Dedicated external power supply for the F-01/F-02’s preamp audio circuitry
Isolates preamp power supply from the amplifier and increases capacitance for higher sound quality
Extra-large 200VA toroidal transformer
High capacitance power supply rectifier (27,200μF × 2)
Highly rigid, heavy-duty, thick aluminum panel enclosure
Esoteric’s unique pinpoint isolation feet with unique positioning of three support points
Semi-floating top plate for a more spacious and open sound
High-quality sound DC cable included (1.5m / 1 cable)

The Black Edition will be available in the U.S., UK, and Europe starting in October 2026.

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