Results 1 to 50 of 266
Thread: Esoteric N-01XD
-
October 6, 2020, 05:12 PM #1
Esoteric N-01XD
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 6, 2020, 05:18 PM #2
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
OK, now you've got my attention...
(If PayPal wasn't so difficult I'd already have my own N-01XD)Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 6, 2020, 05:29 PM #3
- Join Date
- Dec 2019
- Location
- USA
- Posts
- 786
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
I’m not sure how they sound, but one thing for sure they are ascetically pleasing. IMO, one of the best looking in high end audio.
This said, in the end it should depend more on the sound then the looks.
-
October 6, 2020, 05:40 PM #4
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- lachen / sz
- Posts
- 1,061
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
very close to push the button myself.
cant wait to hear reports.
a good streamer dac and forget about what was before.
-
October 6, 2020, 05:42 PM #5
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- lachen / sz
- Posts
- 1,061
-
October 6, 2020, 05:44 PM #6
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
What was before was still very good. The N-01 in my system sounds way better than the MSB Select II I heard in somebody else's system, but at a fraction of the price.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 6, 2020, 05:49 PM #7
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 6, 2020, 05:52 PM #8
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- lachen / sz
- Posts
- 1,061
-
October 6, 2020, 05:52 PM #9
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Mike, I see the green CLOCK light on the N-01XD. You have a G1 connected to it? Perhaps also a SIGMA CLOCK-50 v2?
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 6, 2020, 05:58 PM #10
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- lachen / sz
- Posts
- 1,061
-
October 6, 2020, 05:59 PM #11My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 6, 2020, 06:05 PM #12
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Mike's N-01XD looks exactly the same as my N-01, but at the same time it just looks better. Hard to wrap my head around that.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 6, 2020, 06:07 PM #13
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 6, 2020, 06:08 PM #14
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 6, 2020, 06:10 PM #15
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 12:25 AM #16
- Join Date
- May 2019
- Location
- US
- Posts
- 217
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Mike: No Roon Ready certification on N-01XD yet, right?
-
October 7, 2020, 12:34 AM #17
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
As per Esoteric product page.
"As of October 2020, roon ready certification is currently being processed. Support will be added via a software update as soon as certification is complete".
Oh the magic of software updates, the gift that keeps on giving.Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 12:34 AM #18
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Not yet, as we already discussed in Roon forum.
Peter Lie
LUMIN Firmware Lead
-
October 7, 2020, 06:37 AM #19
- Join Date
- May 2019
- Location
- US
- Posts
- 217
-
October 7, 2020, 06:40 AM #20
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
I think I read in the N-01XD documentation that its streaming module is a hardware upgrade over what is in N-01.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 08:32 AM #21
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
The N-01 / N-05 network board supports up to DSD128 from network input. The N-01XD network board supports up to DSD512 from network input. They are very different.
Even if the network board were the same (they are not), Roon Labs have their own criteria to determine whether a new model needs to go through the certification process or not, based on other features.Peter Lie
LUMIN Firmware Lead
-
October 7, 2020, 08:48 AM #22
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Yup, we have to be patient.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 7, 2020, 10:40 AM #23
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Digital: Innuos Zenith Mk3 Server + MSB Premier DAC with Powerbase
Amp: Gryphon Pandora + Gryphon Antileon Evo Stereo
Speakers: Magico S3 MkII
Cables: MIT SL-Matrix 36 XLR interconnect cables + 70 speaker cables; AQ Diamond & Vodka ethernet cables
Power: AQ Niagara 5000 + AQ Tornado power cables
Headphones (travel): Sennheiser Momentum + Chord Mojo
-
October 7, 2020, 10:43 AM #24
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
But although a lot more expensive, I found that the MSB Premier and Innuos to sound maybe 15% better.
Digital: Innuos Zenith Mk3 Server + MSB Premier DAC with Powerbase
Amp: Gryphon Pandora + Gryphon Antileon Evo Stereo
Speakers: Magico S3 MkII
Cables: MIT SL-Matrix 36 XLR interconnect cables + 70 speaker cables; AQ Diamond & Vodka ethernet cables
Power: AQ Niagara 5000 + AQ Tornado power cables
Headphones (travel): Sennheiser Momentum + Chord Mojo
-
October 7, 2020, 11:44 AM #25
- Join Date
- Feb 2014
- Posts
- 477
-
October 7, 2020, 07:06 PM #26
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
I’ve been using the Esoteric app (developed by the awesome folks at Lumin). So far, sounding incredible.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 7, 2020, 07:17 PM #27
- Join Date
- Apr 2013
- Location
- SWFL and MRV
- Posts
- 267
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
MSB vs EMM vs Esoteric would be an interesting comparison.
Jon
-
October 7, 2020, 07:35 PM #28
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
_______________
Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
-
October 7, 2020, 07:54 PM #29
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
The big question for me is N-01XD "good enough". The holy grail for me in a DAC is D1X. But to go a pair of D1X and N-03T, or N-01XD? Big price difference between those two choices, but the performance difference is probably not much. That is the big unknown. Especially for streaming as the N-01XD has the latest network module. Mike will just have to order D1X and put it to the test!
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 07:56 PM #30
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 7, 2020, 07:58 PM #31
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
I placed an inquiry with local Esoteric dealer two weeks ago on N-01XD. Never heard a word back from them. Mike is obviously a lot hotter on the reply button than that.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 08:01 PM #32My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 7, 2020, 08:09 PM #33
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Argh, doesn't matter. You get used to it over here. That sort of thing is common. Regrettably. And dealers that give you a quote, place my order, pay my deposit, then the dealer jacks up the price, so I cancel my order and have to wait three months to get my deposit back. I'd like to be able to walk into a store like Mike's and immerse myself in options. Alas, not possible over here.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 08:10 PM #34
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
That must suck. Maybe Bodhi drove them all crazy? Yeah, customers here are awesome and they come and listen and I have quite the selection of adult beverages for all to enjoy. If it’s an existing customer like RITMO (and DGuitarNut, who’s hiding...I’ll find him), they can borrow whatever they want.
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 7, 2020, 08:14 PM #35
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Too bad you don't offer extra long-range borrowing.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 08:15 PM #36
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 7, 2020, 08:24 PM #37
- Join Date
- Mar 2017
- Location
- North Carolina
- Posts
- 810
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Mike, is there a demand for a transport that matches the N-01XD (say, a P-01XD)?
-
October 7, 2020, 08:38 PM #38
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
October 7, 2020, 09:25 PM #39
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Too bad. The P1X is a Grandioso chassis which is not an exact match of N-01XD chassis. I think they should have a P-01X to match within the same chassis family. Although, K-01XS and N-03T would do the same job. Also, a Grandioso version on N-01XD would be nice.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 7, 2020, 10:24 PM #40
- Join Date
- Apr 2016
- Posts
- 590
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Esoteric will build whatever sells, the market will take them where it takes them. Mike has to bring in what he thinks is most likely to sell as well. If you want something unique then ask for a big discount and order blind.
-
October 8, 2020, 08:18 PM #41
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Someone just mentioned SpaceX?
• SpaceX's Starman and Elon Musk's Tesla just made their 1st Mars flyby | Space~ Bob ~
"And it Stoned me to my Soul" • Van Morrison
Click ♪ Audiophile Audition
Snoopy as the Red Baron attack
Avatar = The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky (1982 - orbiting)
-
October 9, 2020, 08:13 AM #42
- Join Date
- May 2019
- Location
- US
- Posts
- 217
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
I got my N-01XD. First impressions out of the box: OMG!!!! This is in outstanding DAC that will make your skin crawl. Streaming via its Esoteric own app. Roon Ready does not work (it does not show on Roon audio settings), but I already knew that. Hopefully they will certify it soon.
My current DAC is (was) MSB Discrete with dual power supplies. The N-01XD blows it out of the water, but not a fair comparison as this is $20K MSRP vs. starting at $10K for MSB Discrete ($11,500 once you add the second power supply).
-
October 9, 2020, 09:24 AM #43
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- lachen / sz
- Posts
- 1,061
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
congrats. nice to hear such happy comments
-
October 9, 2020, 10:34 AM #44
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
I'm salivating at the prospect of how good D1X might be. I haven't seen a review or an owner report of a D1X anywhere.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 9, 2020, 10:45 AM #45
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
-
October 9, 2020, 05:44 PM #46
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Well, I have an N-01XD on loan in my system. I just installed it this afternoon. Installation took 2 minutes - really! Plugged the cables, turned on the machine, downloaded the Esoteric app into my iPad and loaded the music from my NAS (Lumin L1). Maybe it was 3 minutes - ha!
Yes, the Esoteric recognizes the L1. And, it loaded my library (2TBs) in less than a minute.
More to come on the sound. The player has only been played for a couple of days by my dealer. Out of the box, this player is special._______________
Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
-
October 9, 2020, 06:30 PM #47
- Join Date
- Apr 2016
- Posts
- 590
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
Who is your Dealer?
-
October 9, 2020, 06:31 PM #48
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 1,758
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
What do you mean "loaded my library".
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
-
October 9, 2020, 06:50 PM #49
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- lachen / sz
- Posts
- 1,061
Re: Esoteric N-01XD
2 tb in the puffer is new age
glad you have a try ritmo, enjoy it!!
-
October 9, 2020, 06:52 PM #50
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- lachen / sz
- Posts
- 1,061
AudioShark - The Best High End Audio Discussion forum.
AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
After 1 year of tremendous enjoyment with my new gear, I have been so lucky to audition a Gryphon Antileon EVO. Being dazzled by the sheer control through unlimited power and resulting vividness and...
Upgrade on the way...