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

Event

09-30-2026

TAMA, TOKYO, JAPAN, 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.


Product Name	Model Name	Remarks	Estimated Delivery	Sales Region
Class A Integrated Amplifier	F-01 B (Black Edition)	30 WPC/8Ω (Class A)	October 2026	Worldwide
Integrated Amplifier	F-02 B (Black Edition)	120 WPC/8Ω	October 2026	Worldwide
External Power Supply	PS-01F B (Black Edition)		October 2026	Worldwide

F-01 Black Edition

F-01 Black Edition, PS-01F Black Edition

F-01 / F-02 / PS-01F Black Edition

The “Finest” Integrated Amplifier You Could Ever Want – The new F Series integrated amplifiers are the culmination of a range of technologies designed to fulfill your ideals.
Incorporating all of the preamp and power amp developments from the flagship Grandioso "X" Edition, the new F Series integrated amplifiers deliver outstanding 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/F-02.
The limited "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.

F-01 Black Edition
(Class A, 30 WPC/8Ω)

F-02 Black Edition
(120 WPC/8Ω)

PS-01F Black Edition

F-01/F-02 Black Edition – Key Features

[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 Black Edition) and Grandioso M1X (F-02 Black Edition)
F-01 Black Edition: Class A 30 WPC/8Ω F-02 Black Edition: 120 WPC/8Ω
Excellent power linearity and driving power (F-01 Black Edition: 60 WPC/4Ω F-02 Black Edition: 240 WPC/4Ω)
All stages of the power rectification and smoothing circuit are configured with 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 programed
Mute, dimmer and automatic display-off functions
Control functions (RS-232C, trigger input / output)

PS-01F Black Edition – Key Features

Dedicated external power supply for the F-01/F-02’s preamp audio circuitry
Isolates preamp power supply from the amplfier 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)

Rear panel (F-01/F-02 Black Edition)

Specifications

Speaker output

Rated output power
F-01 Black Edition: 30W+30W (8Ω, class A), 60W+60W (4Ω)
F-02 Black Edition: 120W+120W (8Ω), 240W+240W (4Ω)
Speaker output connectors: 1 pair

Analog audio inputs

ES-Link Analog/XLR: 3 pairs
RCA: 3 pairs
PHONO (MM/MC): 1 pair

Analog audio outputs

ES-Link Analog: 1 pair
XLR: 1 pair
Headphone outputs
6.3mm (¼”) stereo jack: 1
4-pin XLR jack: 1
Maximum effective output
Unbalanced: 300mW + 300mW (into 32Ω)
Balanced: 600mW + 600mW (into 32Ω)
Applicable load impedance
Unbalanced: 16 to 600Ω
Balanced: 32 to 600Ω
Output impedance
XLR: 100Ω

Gain
Preamp: Maximum 18dB (adjustable)
Power amplifier 28.5dB
Tone control
Treble ±12dB (14kHz)
Middle ±12dB (630Hz)
Bass ±12dB (63Hz)

External controls

RS-232C: 1
Trigger input: 1 (3.5mm mono mini jack)
Trigger output: 1 (3.5mm mono mini jack)

General

External dimensions (W×H×D, including protrusions)
F-01/F-02 Black Edition: 445 × 191 × 471 mm (17 ⅝" × 7⅝" × 18 ⅝")
PS-01F Black Edition: 146 × 128 × 353 mm (5 ¾" × 5 ⅛" × 14")
Weight
F-01 Black Edition: 32.2 kg / 71 lb
F-02 Black Edition: 32.4 kg / 71 ½ lb
PS-01F Black Edition: 7 kg / 15 ½ lb

* Design and specification are subject to change without notice.

Product Detail

PS-01F Black Edition, F-02 Black Edition

The "Finest" Integrated Amplifier You Could Ever Want

The "Finest" Integrated Amplifier You Could Ever Want - The F Series integrated amplifiers are the culmination of a range of technologies designed to fulfill your ideals.
Incorporating all of the preamp and power amp developments from the flagship Grandioso "X" Edition, the F Series integrated amplifiers deliver outstanding musicality that captures the rich textures of music in a single integrated amplifier. Despite the fact that the F Series is an integrated amplifier, it delivers a thorough quality and performance that will be the envy of all separate amp users. The F Series is the integrated amplifier that owners of Esoteric's K and N Series digital players have been waiting for, and it pushes the boundaries of integrated amplifier technology.
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/F-02. By adding the PS-01F to the F-01/F-02, the preamp’s capacitance is greatly increased and clearly separated from the amplifier’s main rectifier, allowing the user to enjoy the finest details and dynamics of music.

Balanced Dual Mono Preamplifier

The F-01/02 has been significantly upgraded from the previous generation in terms of both functionality and sound quality, incorporating a number of new technologies from the development of the flagship Grandioso C1X preamplifier. The large-scale, balanced dual mono preamp comparable to a separate preamp, comes standard with three ES-Link Analog inputs that allow our proprietary current-based signal input from the Esoteric K/N Series digital source players for a live listening experience. The new F Series also features a unique "Ultra Fidelity Attenuator System", and the power supply section of the preamp has been further upgraded. Other key preamp features include a fully balanced headphone amplifier, dual mono phonostage preamp, and a high-quality 3-band balanced tone control.
The F-01/F-02 can also be expanded into a multi-amplifier system by connecting the S-05XE power amplifier to the ES-Link Analog pre-outs. For even higher sound quality, an optional PS-01F external power supply unit dedicated to the internal preamp can be connected. This unique design, which seems to contradict the integrated concept, is a testament to the F-01/02's high expandability and is the best proof that the built-in fully balanced dual mono preamp is designed with an uncompromising emphasis on quality.

Dual Mono Power Amplifier

With the birth of the flagship Grandioso M1X and S1X amplifiers, the Esoteric amplifier design platform has been completely renewed.
The M1X monoblock and S1X Class A stereo amplifiers have captivated audiophiles around the world with their transparent, detailed and dynamic sound, and have become the new icons of high-end amplification.
The power amplifier section of the F-01/02 follows the circuit design concept of the S1X/M1X, with the F-01 being a 30 WPC Class A design and the F-02 being a 120 WPC high-power design.
For amplifiers, the size of the power supply circuit is the most important point that directly affects the performance. Both F-01 and F-02 are configured with dual monaural power supplies for all stages of the power rectification and smoothing circuits, and are equipped with a huge 940VA EI core power transformer, comparable to that of separate amplifiers. In addition, the "subtractive aesthetics" of advanced engineering cultivated in the M1X/S1X amplifiers is reflected in every detail of the amplifier design, including a simple and straightforward circuit design for rich harmonic (overtone) reproduction and powerful speaker drive capability through reduced internal impedance. The new F Series is designed to be the pinnacle of quality in terms of drive capability and sound quality, as good as separate power amplifiers.