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  1. October 6, 2020, 06:04 PM #1
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    Esoteric Grandioso K1X



    This beauty also arrived today. I brought it home to break in to compare to K-03XD. I have the PS1 coming and the Cybershaft Clock + PSU.

    So far, this is better than the K-03XD right out of the box. Layered, effortless, relaxed, detail. The K-03XD is no slouch, but wow!!! this is another league. Can’t wait to hear it with the PS1 and clock. I want to assess in stages to see what makes what differences.


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  2. October 6, 2020, 07:56 PM #2
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    What a beautiful player. Can't wait to hear the K01XD.
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Obviously you've made it on to the Esoteric distributor's Christmas card list this year!
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Hahahaha!
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X



    Added the PS1 today. It was like going from a stereo amp to monos. More bass authority, more dynamics, more low resolution details.


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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Great Pic Mike. What speakers and cable are using with Esoteric? Can we have full system pic?
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by ben View Post
    Great Pic Mike. What speakers and cable are using with Esoteric? Can we have full system pic?




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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X




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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X




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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X




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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X



    That’s about it.


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    Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    With the high end level of power cables and power distribution/conditioning I assume you're running...isn't this sort of belt & suspenders? And a hell of an expensive pair of suspenders.


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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by Phishphan View Post
    With the high end level of power cables and power distribution/conditioning I assume you're running...isn't this sort of belt & suspenders? And a hell of an expensive pair of suspenders.


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    You mean the PS1?


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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Great pic Mike
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    You mean the PS1?


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    Yes. PS1 is an external power supply, right?


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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by Phishphan View Post
    Yes. PS1 is an external power supply, right?


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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Yes, it basically triples the power supply for the K1X.


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    I would rather spend the money on the Esoteric Grandioso PS1 than on the Grandioso G1 Master Clock, which basically alters the sonic signature. It looks like a no brainer to me.

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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    I would rather spend the money on the Esoteric Grandioso PS1 than on the Grandioso G1 Master Clock...
    Great minds think alike....
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    Great minds think alike....
    I have the Cybershaft clock, so the PS1 is the final piece.


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    Which is the key point. The PS1 + Cybershaft instead on the G1 alone will leave you with some loose change in your pocket.
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    Which is the key point. The PS1 + Cybershaft instead on the G1 alone will leave you with some loose change in your pocket.
    Yup. The clock made the biggest improvement, but I don’t want to downplay the impact the PS1 had with bass, dynamics and micro detail retrieval.


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    If only you could put that Cybershaft in the PS1/G1 chassis.
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Mike do you use this type of door in front of your listening room?
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    Mike do you use this type of door in front of your listening room?
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Hi Mike,
    These are exactly what I am about to add to k1X. I am just not sure what comes first.
    Cybershaft rare OP21 could be finished forever, but also PS1 price increased can be expected.
    But just cannot get both at the same time especially at this moment.
    A question regarding PS1. As we will need one extra power cord for PS1 while keep the K1X
    Cord for its digital circuitries. Does the PS1 cord needed to be the exact model as the K1X cord
    To retain exact voice ok K1X ? I think if we mix two types of cords it will confuse the effect of PS1.
    What is your experience on this ?
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    I'm not sure that is right. I assume the PS1 gets connected to mains power, and it gets connected by DC link to the K1X. Unless I'm mistaken the K1X does not need a mains power cable in this configuration. That is how the Esoteric Grandioso transports get connected to their power supply, they only have 2 x DC power cables.
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    I'm not sure that is right. I assume the PS1 gets connected to mains power, and it gets connected by DC link to the K1X. The K1X does not need a mains power cable in this configuration. That is how the Esoteric Grandioso transports get connected to their power supply, they only have a 2 x DC power cables.
    No no, you misunderstood. This set will require two PC.
    One remains at K1X to serve digital and drive. PS1 gets its own cord
    To serve DAC and analog.
    Two TR inside of K1X still operate.
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    K1X owners be aware there is a new firmware recently available to upgrade.
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    This beauty also arrived today. I brought it home to break in to compare to K-03XD. I have the PS1 coming and the Cybershaft Clock + PSU.

    So far, this is better than the K-03XD right out of the box. Layered, effortless, relaxed, detail. The K-03XD is no slouch, but wow!!! this is another league. Can’t wait to hear it with the PS1 and clock. I want to assess in stages to see what makes what differences.


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    Have you found that when K1+PS1 is connected, the volume turns to maximum(ps:don't play music )
    Does the Speaker cause a hum problem? Most serious when rca type is connected(pre amp to k1x).
    There are already my two friends with this problem.
    The Esoteric stated that there is a bug in the design of the PS1 and needs to be adjusted.
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Grandioso K1X owners be aware a new firmware update v3.10c has recently been posted on the Esoteric website, here:

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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    Grandioso K1X owners be aware a new firmware update v3.10c has recently been posted on the Esoteric website, here:

    Grandioso K1X | DOWNLOADS | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック
    Thanks, by the way. Do you get what does
    “3.10c Changed MUTE control during disc playback”
    Mean?

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    do you still use the MBL set up?
    No, I was asked by MBL to sell it to a customer who didn’t want to wait 12 months+. It’s all good. It was a nice sale.

    I then tried the Harbeth 40.3XD’s, Kharma DB9-S and now have the Kharma MIDI Exquisite 3.0.

    I would definitely go back to MBL in a second though, but thankfully, we have a full system in the store, so I get my “fix” there.

    I really miss my AG’s. Can’t wait to get a pair of the new Duo G3 in the store.


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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    I just received my K1X yesterday . Found the firmware version is now "v3.10d".IMG_20230517_171202.jpg
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    congrats, enjoy! very nice system all together. alexia2 is just wow, imho the sweetest spot there is.

    ever thought about upgrading the m400 to mxv?
    honestly a very big difference. from good directly to sota.
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    That's interesting. The Esoteric website still shows 3.10c as the production FW.
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    Re: Esoteric Grandioso K1X

    Thanks! Yes, upgarding from M400 to M400 MxV is in my plan.
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