Esoteric N-01XD

The N-01XD is all in one. This means it’s a streamer as well as a DAC. It accepts digital signals via a number of inputs including Ethernet, USB, RCA. It outputs in analog and digital. So no need to purchase an Aurender or a Lumin.

It does not have internal storage. But, you can use the LUMIN L1 seamlessly or a Qnap or Synology properly configured.

Lastly, it has easy connect to both Tidal and Qobuz.

Highly recommended as it is super easy to setup. And, sound wonderful. I have one and would buy it again (maybe I’m a little biased! :rolleyes:).
 
rhyno said:
question: for those who stream (something like qobuz), do you still need an external streamer (a good one, thinking aurender n20) if you have the n01xd? --it sure would be nice to have an all in one box solution that is not compromised.

im thinking next steps for my rig, and while n01xd would be a big budget buster, its not so big when ancillaries get removed from a 2nd box.
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It still surprises me that people are either incapable or simply unwilling of doing their own basic product research on a Manufacturers website.

Or, you can call a Dealer and get the answer in 3 seconds rather than risk getting bad advise from strangers.

You will probably also be surprised that as long as youre using the Ethernet input, “Streamer” function of the N-01XD Dac then it will also allow you to have full volume control and feed directly to your amp(s).
 
ok people i understand the misinterpretation of my question. my bad. allow me to restate:

do you need an external streamer for good sound quality or is the one in the n01xd on par w/ the aurender higher end stuff?
 
rhyno said:
ok people i understand the misinterpretation of my question. my bad. allow me to restate:

do you need an external streamer for good sound quality or is the one in the n01xd on par w/ the aurender higher end stuff?
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Where are you trying to go with this? In my opinion, you would have to spend double for a 2 piece set up to clearly beat the N-01XD. And that system may not be as easy and intuitive to use as the Esoteric.

Example… an Antipodes K50 into a Playback Designs Dream Dac is better. However, Youll never know that until you own both. And in your room, your speakers and your ears you may actually still prefer the Esoteric.

So, either get ready to spend a bunch of time and money… or just get the Esoteric.
 
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