Esoteric launches limited “Black Edition” of the F-Series Integrated Amplifiers: the F-01, F-02 and PS-01F

Esoteric launches limited “Black Edition” of their F Series Integrated Amplifiers!

Tokyo, JP (September 30, 2026) — Esoteric is proud to announce the release of the special, limited “Black Edition” of brand’s F-Series integrated amplifiers the F-01, F-02 and PS-01F, starting 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.

Preamplifier Section

• A fully balanced dual mono preamp in the direct line of the Grandioso C1X
• “Ultra Fidelity Attenuator System”, a stepped attenuator circuit developed by Esoteric
• Volume can be adjusted in 0.1dB/1,120* steps with our proprietary attenuator module “UFA-1792”
  *Preamp gain setting: at +12dB
• 3 inputs of “ES-Link Analog”, a unique and 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

• Simple and straightforward circuit design based on Grandioso S1X (F-01 B) and Grandioso M1X (F-02 B)
• F-01 B: Class A 30 WPC/8Ω  F-02 B: 120 WPC/8Ω
• Excellent power linearity and driving power (F-01 B: 60 WPC/4Ω  F-02 B: 240 WPC/4Ω)
• All stages of the power rectification and smoothing circuit are configured with a dual monaural design.
• Powerful bipolar transistor 3-parallel push-pull configuration
• Huge 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; 0.1dB steps)
• L/R channel balance (0.1dB 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)

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

MSRPs are as follows:

F-01 B

US $21,000

EU €22,000.00

UK £21,999.00

F-02 B

US $21,000

EU €20,000.00

UK £19,999.00

PS-01F B

US $5,700

EU €5,500.00

UK £5,499.00

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