Esoteric's VMK-5 version of the VRDS-NEO CD/SACD transport is claimed to deliver high reliability and exceptionally quiet turntable rotation. In combination with the P-05 series shaft-mounted pickup system, the VMK-5 is said to ensure "the ultimate in disc-pit traceability", according to Nigel Crump of Synergy, its distributor. The new CD transport features a solid aluminium disc turntable, suggested to precisely position the laser at the centre of the data track to reduce errors.

This is intended to be partnered with the D-05 digital converter. This dual-mono DAC is the first processor to feature the Asahi-Kasei AK4397 Delta Sigma DAC, with 32-bit processing capability. This highly regarded chip is claimed to be an evolutionary upgrade path from conventional 16 or 24-bit D/A converters.

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