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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    I have an N-01XD incoming. I want to use Roon, but can't until it's certified, so is this an option? I can substitute the Lumin app for the Soundstream app and it just works?
    Yes or Esoteric app (same exact thing). You may find it ultimately sounds better.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Yes or Esoteric app (same exact thing). You may find it ultimately sounds better.

    Just saying...
    Oh, so the Lumin app and Esoteric are identical? the person I quoted says the Lumin one is updated more often. They both don't seem as fully featured as Roon. I love Roon and bought a lifetime subscription, so I am really hoping they certify soon AND there is no loss in sound quality. Roon has been very good sounding for me so far...
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    Oh, so the Lumin app and Esoteric are identical? the person I quoted says the Lumin one is updated more often. They both don't seem as fully featured as Roon. I love Roon and bought a lifetime subscription, so I am really hoping they certify soon AND there is no loss in sound quality. Roon has been very good sounding for me so far...
    Esoteric is working on certification for Roon (I ask often). The Esoteric app (developed by Lumin) seems great to me and sounds terrific.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Works for me with the Teac NT-505 (same company) and always has flawlessly. You gain the advantage of the latest applicable upgrades. I don't think either the Teac or Esoteric app has been updated in some time. Any of the three apps will work so take your pick.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Esoteric is working on certification for Roon (I ask often). The Esoteric app (developed by Lumin) seems great to me and sounds terrific.
    Got it. I have a very nice network bridge (SotM SMS-200 ultra neo special edition with the associated linear power supply) and I really like it. Ideally, I'll be able to sell it after the N-01XD is Roon certified, but before I do, I plan to do some SQ comparisons between the Esoteric/Lumin app via Ethernet and Roon via SoTm/USB and see how things shake out.

    Either way, I am sure things will sound fantastic! Can't wait.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    I have an N-01XD incoming. I want to use Roon, but can't until it's certified, so is this an option? I can substitute the Lumin app for the Soundstream app and it just works?
    It is not Roon Ready certified. It is in process to be certified, but not there yet. If you ordered it after 9/21/20, you are out of luck, you have to wait until Roon certifies it. If you ordered it before that date, you will need to prove it to Roon, and they give you a “developer” status to use it with Roon.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by u-sound View Post
    well, certainly the two, tube dac or n1xd are top units and it might come down to synergy over the last bit of quality.
    what i can tell you for sure, the tube dac will be perfect with the 300p. also the internal pre of the tube dac in this combination is at least as good as with an additional classic pre. thats the system my nagra dealer praises a lot. really liked it myself too.
    i think it depends on your long term planning about your amp. will you stay with the 300p? if yes, then the tube dac will be hard to beat. if no, the tube dac is still a top dac. but then you might need a pre.
    and if streaming is your goal, you will need to wait a couple more monthes for the nagra streamer, and yes, pay for it.
    the nagra streamer + tube dac + psu + 3 plattforms.....that is more than double the price of the n1xd.
    again, your bill is a bit different, n1xd would mean adding a pre at high level (plus powercorcd, interconnect)

    Finally, I ordered a Nagra Tube DAC to go direct into the Nagra 300p. Can't wait for it to arrive.

    P.S thanks for your feedback u-sound.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    wow! very cool, you will love it with your 300p!! your decision makes so much sense as things will fit together. did you order the psu as well?
    i can tell you, i regret to have sold mine. still havent ordered the n-01xd btw. i want to puzzle everything else together and then choose the streamer-dac with the best synergy with it.

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    Yes, I ordered the whole shebang: Classic PSU, VFS, DAC. It should arrive this week. I can't wait, the biggest audio purchase I have ever made, 4X my last biggest purchase

    I am waiting for your N-01XD to come, so I could hear your opinion on it.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    very very cool. painful price, on the other hand you get one of the most satisfaying music systems available.
    my dealer who has access to basicly anything choosed this one for himself. loved it myself every time, utterly beautiful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by u-sound View Post
    very very cool. painful price, on the other hand you get one of the most satisfaying music systems available.
    my dealer who has access to basicly anything choosed this one for himself. loved it myself every time, utterly beautiful.
    Thank you for your kind words. Makes me feel better about this insane purchase I just made .

    What is the rest of your dealer's system?

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    N-01XD owners be aware there is a new firmware recently available to upgrade.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    N-01XD owners be aware there is a new firmware recently available to upgrade.
    Yes, I installed this yesterday. Unfortunately it's not the Roon certification that I am praying for

    Supposedly this gives volume control, but I don't see how to make it work. No matter, I don't plan to use it, was just curious.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    Yes, I installed this yesterday. Unfortunately it's not the Roon certification that I am praying for

    Supposedly this gives volume control, but I don't see how to make it work. No matter, I don't plan to use it, was just curious.
    From their webpage:
    We are pleased to announce that the N-01XD I/F Firmware V1.20 is now available.
    Please see download page.

    Supports new volume control specifications
    Add setting for Network display mode and Version display
    Improve some performances and minor bug fix

    Since Lumin did much of the software for this unit, wonder if the referenced volume control implementation is Leedh?

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by GSOphile View Post
    From their webpage:
    We are pleased to announce that the N-01XD I/F Firmware V1.20 is now available.
    Please see download page.

    Supports new volume control specifications
    Add setting for Network display mode and Version display
    Improve some performances and minor bug fix

    Since Lumin did much of the software for this unit, wonder if the referenced volume control implementation is Leedh?
    I believe Lumin is only involved with the network bridge with Esoteric. Maybe Peter Lie can confirm that. Tagging @wklie

    As far as the Roon Ready is concerned, this will come with a network firmware upgrade. Not the current I/F upgrade (Heck I don’t even know what “I/F” means in English).

    The “NET firmware “ I attached here
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by thyname View Post
    I believe Lumin is only involved with the network bridge with Esoteric. Maybe Peter Lie can confirm that.

    As far as the Roon Ready is concerned, this will come with a network firmware upgrade. Not the current I/F upgrade (Heck I don’t even know what “I/F” means in English).
    I know! I was wondering what it means, too.

    According to the updated manual, network module updates (like Roon?) are possible using the app.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    I/F means interface.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by bernardl View Post
    I/F means interface.

    Cheers,
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    Ok, but that is still vague. It's not the network or usb interface, so what is it?

    Anyway, I mentioned earlier that the manual says we can update the network interface through the app. I hope that is true, but it's a bit odd to have all these different ways to update the player.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Yes, you need to use the Esoteric Sound Stream app to update the network firmware. The base I/F firmware needs to be updated using a computer.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Esoteric has not licensed Leedh Processing Volume.

    The I/F firmware is the main unit firmware that interfaces with the network board or SACD drive.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Noticed N-01XD is now showing Roon Ready on Roon’s webpage: Roon + Esoteric | Get Roon for a Better Music Experience

    No network update available yet with Esoteric, but I am guessing it is coming soon
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by thyname View Post
    Noticed N-01XD is now showing Roon Ready on Roon’s webpage: Roon + Esoteric | Get Roon for a Better Music Experience

    No network update available yet with Esoteric, but I am guessing it is coming soon
    Man, I've been refreshing their web page every 10 minutes for 2 days now!
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    Man, I've been refreshing their web page every 10 minutes for 2 days now!
    No need to. Here is what the Estoteric distributor / rep wrote me this morning when I wrote him:

    -----------

    That is correct.



    The Japan team is preparing for the release and going through some beta runs to be sure everything is good to go before posting. They are targeting the 5th, but it could be a day or two later as well. We’re close.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by thyname View Post
    No need to. Here is what the Estoteric distributor / rep wrote me this morning when I wrote him:

    -----------

    That is correct.



    The Japan team is preparing for the release and going through some beta runs to be sure everything is good to go before posting. They are targeting the 5th, but it could be a day or two later as well. We’re close.
    Actually, it's 7:15am on the 5th in Tokyo right now, so I'm refreshing even more!
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    N-01XD is now Roon Ready.

    Launch Esoteric Sound Stream app to upgrade the network firmware to 12.3k

    In the app settings, enable Roon Ready (default).

    USB firmware and I/F firmware also need to be running the latest version, see:
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by wklie View Post
    N-01XD is now Roon Ready.

    Launch Esoteric Sound Stream app to upgrade the network firmware to 12.3k

    In the app settings, enable Roon Ready (default).
    Yessss! Thank you!

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Note that latest I/F firmware is 2.00a. USB firmware is V0C0502.
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    Great news! Aligned with the timing of Roon 1.8 release.

    Let's hope that the USB firmware upgrade isn't mandatory since I have never been able to update it.

    I am not sure why it would be mandatory since Roon connection is through the network right?
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    The various firmware communicate with each other.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    I didn’t have to upgrade the USB firmware to make Roon ready work.

    First impression is very positive:
    - Streaming from my Mojo Dejavu Evo Roon core through a Melco S10 with a 5 US$ Ethernet cable from Melco to N-01XD I find the sound significantly superior to what I was getting with the Esoteric app. I’ll try next with a Shunyata Omega, it can only be better.
    - zero discoverability/stability issue

    Very happy so far!

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by bernardl View Post
    Great news! Aligned with the timing of Roon 1.8 release.

    Let's hope that the USB firmware upgrade isn't mandatory since I have never been able to update it.

    I am not sure why it would be mandatory since Roon connection is through the network right?
    I can't get the USB update to work either. Won't connect.

    But today I see the new I/F firmware update that Peter mentioned and I successfully installed it.

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    Thanks to Mike, I got the USB update to work. You have to use the USB input to update that one! So, that's THREE different ways to update firmware on this thing: micro-usb, usb, and soundstream app, all depending on what you are trying to update.

    Kind of complicated, but now I know. I'm all up to date.
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    Thanks! Did you use the “normal” USB at the rear or at the front?

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by bernardl View Post
    Thanks! Did you use the “normal” USB at the rear or at the front?
    The rear, the actual USB audio input.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    The updates with Esoteric must be the most cumbersome/ complicated that I have ever encountered. Not a big deal, at the end they work. It’s just the inconvenience and spending time figuring stuff out that should be explained better. Maybe a language and ‘ or cultural issue
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Not for the Japanese...

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    That USB update only had an executable in the zip file, no pdf. Usually there is a pdf file with instructions for the update. A pdf would have been helpful, if only to tell the user which of the 3 USB inputs to use for the update
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Believe it or not, this is already much better than the old models, for which you cannot even do it without additional specialized flash programmer hardware, so you will have to send back the whole unit for firmware upgrade.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by wklie View Post
    Believe it or not, this is already much better than the old models, for which you cannot even do it without additional specialized flash programmer hardware, so you will have to send back the whole unit for firmware upgrade.
    I know, I've had many, many esoteric silver boxes in my system over the years.

    I am really happy with the performance of my N-01xd, especially after this update.

    Really appreciate your work and your help, Peter!

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    To clarify the firmware update, there are three parts. You need internet access, correct type of computer OS, and two different cables.

    Network firmware update - run Esoteric Sound Stream app on iPad or Android, and it will prompt you to update it (via internet) if necessary

    I/F firmware update - this needs to be connected to the micro USB port (normally unused)

    USB MQA firmware update - this needs to be done over the USB-Type B port for USB DAC input

    Important notes:

    - Make sure you connect using the correct cable to the correct port (this is super important, someone did it wrong and bricked it)

    - Make sure you have downloaded the correct software for the correct model - do not attempt to use a firmware not meant for your model (someone did that and bricked it)

    - Make sure you use the real correct type of required computer OS, not virtual

    - Follow instructions carefully

    Doing these wrong could be disastrous.

    If you need help, check with your dealer or Esoteric.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    That USB update only had an executable in the zip file, no pdf. Usually there is a pdf file with instructions for the update. A pdf would have been helpful, if only to tell the user which of the 3 USB inputs to use for the update
    I'll send this feedback to Esoteric, see what they think about making it clearer.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    I was able to update my NET firmware to the newest version. It now shows NET 123K

    I was able to update my I/F firmware. It now shows 2.00a

    When i paged through I saw M* 0C050200 I received my N-01xd in December and that is the firmware that came with it.

    The current one on the esoteric site: - January 14th 2021 V0C0502

    So it looks like my USB is current, before they made it available on the website.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by adol290 View Post
    Question about USB firmware.

    I found the Firmware menu in he N-01xd.

    I was able to update my NET firmware to the newest version. It now shows NET 123K

    When i paged through I saw M* 0C050200 - is this the USB firmware. I received my N-01xd in December and that is the firmware that came with it.

    Is that the current one on the esoteric site: - January 14th 2021 V0C0502

    Can someone please confirm what their box shows, after the current USB update.
    Wow, you are right. Mine also says "M", not "V". I've installed the "V" update. Peter, if you are listening...

    In addition, while my N-01XD sounds amazing, it is experiencing dropouts randomly when I am using as a Roon endpoint. my network hasn't changed and I didn't get these dropouts when using a network bridge prior to the Roon certification.

    The dropouts go away when I either power cycle the N-01XD, or even sometimes just restarting the song or switching to another song.

    Anyone else experiencing this?
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by thyname View Post
    The updates with Esoteric must be the most cumbersome/ complicated that I have ever encountered...
    I guess you haven't owned PS Audio anything before.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    Wow, you are right. Mine also says "M", not "V". I've installed the "V" update. Peter, if you are listening...

    In addition, while my N-01XD sounds amazing, it is experiencing dropouts randomly when I am using as a Roon endpoint. my network hasn't changed and I didn't get these dropouts when using a network bridge prior to the Roon certification.

    The dropouts go away when I either power cycle the N-01XD, or even sometimes just restarting the song or switching to another song.

    Anyone else experiencing this?
    Nope, it has been 100% stable in my environment including replay of DSD256, 24/192 files.

    My source is a Mojo Audio Dejavu Evo Linux server and I stream through a Melco S10 hub, the N-01XD being connected to a 100 Mbits/s port.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    Wow, you are right. Mine also says "M", not "V". I've installed the "V" update. Peter, if you are listening...

    In addition, while my N-01XD sounds amazing, it is experiencing dropouts randomly when I am using as a Roon endpoint. my network hasn't changed and I didn't get these dropouts when using a network bridge prior to the Roon certification.

    The dropouts go away when I either power cycle the N-01XD, or even sometimes just restarting the song or switching to another song.

    Anyone else experiencing this?
    Use the Esoteric app and see if you have these issues. If not, it’s Roon.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    it is experiencing dropouts randomly when I am using as a Roon endpoint. my network hasn't changed and I didn't get these dropouts when using a network bridge prior to the Roon certification.

    The dropouts go away when I either power cycle the N-01XD, or even sometimes just restarting the song or switching to another song.

    Anyone else experiencing this?
    Please describe your network and how everything are connected together.

    Please power off everything on your network including Roon Core, Esoteric, iPad, any network switches or access points. Power cycle the WiFi router, wait for 5 minutes, then power up everything else.

    If you still get drop outs, please state the source of your music - Tidal, Qobuz, local music inside Roon Core, NAS, or anything else, and the sample rate, and format - PCM / MQA / DSD.
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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    I guess you haven't owned PS Audio anything before.
    Of PS Audio, the DirectStream Sr is the only piece I have owned from them. I thought downloading to SD card for updates worked pretty easily. I liked they kept the various software versions available to users should they wish to go back to earlier version.

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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by wklie View Post
    Please describe your network and how everything are connected together.

    Please power off everything on your network including Roon Core, Esoteric, iPad, any network switches or access points. Power cycle the WiFi router, wait for 5 minutes, then power up everything else.

    If you still get drop outs, please state the source of your music - Tidal, Qobuz, local music inside Roon Core, NAS, or anything else, and the sample rate, and format - PCM / MQA / DSD.
    Actually, I have done that... And after the last time I powered down everything and restarted, I've not had a dropout. It might be gone. If it does come back, I will post here.



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    Re: Esoteric N-01XD

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    I guess you haven't owned PS Audio anything before.
    I actually have. I owned a Directstream Sr. with Bridge II a few years ago. From memory, it was easy to do those updates, and they were over the internet. I did not have to connect a computer to it via USB cable and such
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