Esoteric N-01XD

thyname said:
I cannot help but notice Mike has gone quiet on Esoteric here recently :hey:
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Mike is working, doing installs, several demos daily, working on the new (will be amazing!) Suncoast Audio website, putting two kids through school, running the Daddy taxi service, dealing with a broken AC unit at my house, dealing with car issues, playing in three adult hockey leagues, coaching my sons hockey, dealing with our rental properties and figuring out how to get my elderly relatives here for the holidays from Canada since the Government up there has closed the border. [emoji4]

My PS1 did arrive and I’ll hopefully be testing it out soon. Sorry for not posting more, the Esoteric stuff is fantastic. I’ll let you know how the PS1 sounds. The clock was a significant improvement.


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Mike sounds busy!!!! I wonder which one of those jobs pays the most?

Hope you're successful getting to see your Canadian relatives for the holidays.
 
Barry said:
Mike sounds busy!!!! I wonder which one of those jobs pays the most?

Hope you're successful getting to see your Canadian relatives for the holidays.
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Well, I pay to play hockey, so not that one! [emoji6]

I’ll be honest, I try to let all you guys chat more about stuff than always me! It’s far more interesting to see what you guys are discovering. So, I’m sorry I haven’t posted more.


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Dear all, how would anyone compare N-01XD with Chord M-Scaler + Dave + any top Streamer? Would you choose N-01XD over Chord if you were using Chord currently? This post seems the best for N-01XD anywhere on the Web!? Thank you for sharing any experience/thoughts.
 
Ignchan said:
Dear all, how would anyone compare N-01XD with Chord M-Scaler + Dave + any top Streamer? Would you choose N-01XD over Chord if you were using Chord currently? This post seems the best for N-01XD anywhere on the Web!? Thank you for sharing any experience/thoughts.
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I know a guy locally who replaced that exact Chord combo plus dCS Bridge with N-01XD, and he is very happy. I don’t think he goes in Audio Forums much
 
Please double tap iPad home button, swipe away the app and relaunch it. And/or try the other app and select N-01XD.

@thyname does the network firmware upgrade work for you?
 
wklie said:
Please double tap iPad home button, swipe away the app and relaunch it. And/or try the other app and select N-01XD.

@thyname does the network firmware upgrade work for you?
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No change.


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wklie said:
Please double tap iPad home button, swipe away the app and relaunch it. And/or try the other app and select N-01XD.

@thyname does the network firmware upgrade work for you?
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Just checked. Both Esoteric and Lumin apps. No update available. Current version shows as 12.2u release September 14, 2020
 
Mike, what is the Network firmware version and date of your N-01XD shown in Esoteric app or Lumin app? If you're already using a September firmware you won't get the update notification.
 
My new N-01XD arrived Friday from Mike. Taking off the heat wrap from the pallet took me longer than setting it up. I temporarily placed it in my smaller den system because that it is solid state and I want it to break in a little before I install it in the main tube system.
Transformational is the best word to describe this incredible piece. After approximately 4 hours it blossomed. I will not try to describe it technically but the sound is so natural, full-bodied, and virtually holographic. The absolute blackness provides an expansive sound stage on which you can visualize the location of each instrument. I have had some excellent DACs but this is another ten levels up. Listening is an absolute joy.
Problem: I will miss it so much in the den that I may have to consider trading my K-01X on another one. That is actually my wife's idea.
 
Congratulations HK!!!

That’s awesome. I’m in love with the K-01XD so I think I know what you are hearing. I’m going back and forth between the two right now in my head as to which to end up buying.

Enjoy it in great health. You have a smart wife.
 
Question for Mike,

I currently own a K-01X and would like to upgrade.

I only bought the K-01x because it gave me the option of connecting a digital player to it. My first preference was digital,
but the K-01x seemed best of both worlds.

Over the years i have been unable to find a digital sound i liked.
I have tried a dedicate PC, A Bryston BDP-3 and lately an Aurender ACS100, using a Nordost TYR 2 USB to connect them.

The PC was ok, the bryston quite alot better with great detail, but the Aurender, really took away alot of the high end detail.

I am looking for a Digital player that will give me the CD sound or better, than playing cd's in my K-01X. Then a player wouldn't matter.

I have the funds to make a purchase in the N-01XD range, and no more.

SO my options at that price range would be:

N-01XD
K-03XD and an and Aurender N10
Aurender A30
 
adol290 said:
Question for Mike,

I currently own a K-01X and would like to upgrade.

I only bought the K-01x because it gave me the option of connecting a digital player to it. My first preference was digital,
but the K-01x seemed best of both worlds.

Over the years i have been unable to find a digital sound i liked.
I have tried a dedicate PC, A Bryston BDP-3 and lately an Aurender ACS100, using a Nordost TYR 2 USB to connect them.

The PC was ok, the bryston quite alot better with great detail, but the Aurender, really took away alot of the high end detail.

I am looking for a Digital player that will give me the CD sound or better, than playing cd's in my K-01X. Then a player wouldn't matter.

I have the funds to make a purchase in the N-01XD range, and no more.

SO my options at that price range would be:

N-01XD
K-03XD and an and Aurender N10
Aurender A30
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A great list of possible high-quality options there....

N-01XD, +1 vote
 
adol290 said:
Question for Mike,

I currently own a K-01X and would like to upgrade.

I only bought the K-01x because it gave me the option of connecting a digital player to it. My first preference was digital,
but the K-01x seemed best of both worlds.

Over the years i have been unable to find a digital sound i liked.
I have tried a dedicate PC, A Bryston BDP-3 and lately an Aurender ACS100, using a Nordost TYR 2 USB to connect them.

The PC was ok, the bryston quite alot better with great detail, but the Aurender, really took away alot of the high end detail.

I am looking for a Digital player that will give me the CD sound or better, than playing cd's in my K-01X. Then a player wouldn't matter.

I have the funds to make a purchase in the N-01XD range, and no more.

SO my options at that price range would be:

N-01XD
K-03XD and an and Aurender N10
Aurender A30
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K-03XD + Aurender N10. If you can stretch to the N20, it is a big step up.


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The N-01XD has both USB and Ethernet network interfaces with similar specs. I am under the impression that USB is the ubiquitous interface offering across streamer products but that Ethernet may have technical advantages. There also appear to be a galaxy of gizmo attachment devices that some consider essential for getting the best sound out of products like the N-01XD. For those of you with N-01XD experience or plans to acquire one, which is your preferred network interface and why? Do you consider the USB/Ethernet interface differences significant r.e. SQ/usability?
 
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