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Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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September 22, 2020, 02:28 PM #151
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September 22, 2020, 02:29 PM #152
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September 22, 2020, 05:00 PM #153
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September 24, 2020, 09:22 AM #154
Re: Esoteric XD Series
Is there a savvy Electrical Engineer on this forum that can read the Esoteric literature and examine the photos, and give us a lucid explanation of what the Master Sound Discrete DAC is exactly? We need to leverage some of the talent around here.
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September 24, 2020, 05:36 PM #155
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The fundamental difference is it's built around a re-programmable FPGA microchip that can be recoded via software updates to fix bugs, improve performance and provide new features. The AKM chips used previously were hardwired internally and could not be updated.
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September 24, 2020, 11:29 PM #156
Re: Esoteric XD Series
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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September 25, 2020, 05:51 AM #157
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The D1X block diagram shows 4 x 8 element discrete DAC's. You can see the resistors in the marketing photo.
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September 25, 2020, 07:11 AM #158
Re: Esoteric XD Series
So, if I’m following correctly, customized digital processing is completed by a re-programmable FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) microchip modulator. The digital signal then moves to the Discrete Ladder DACs, where it is converted to an analog waveform and voltage gain is achieved.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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September 25, 2020, 10:24 AM #159
Re: Esoteric XD Series
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September 28, 2020, 10:20 AM #160
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I’m really enjoying my K01-XD along with Cybershaft Clock , very nice combo
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November 20, 2020, 05:18 PM #162
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November 20, 2020, 05:34 PM #163
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I’m not sure how to describe it but right off the bat, the K-01xd just sounded better, more musical and a little more relaxed. Granted the esoteric is more money. I absolutely enjoyed the Discrete but something was holding me back from placing the order. Thank goodness. Once the esoteric warmed up a little it absolutely got better and now, WOW! I love it. It’s already at the top of my budget but I’ll be able to use it for a few more months before my brother takes it off my hands.
I NEVER liked pre XD esoteric gear but this is a whole new sound. Old esoteric was dry, a little sterile and generally boring to my ears. I’m not a golden ear but damn, it fell right into place with the new K-01xd. I love it. No way I can even think about the top two MSB dacs so I either get the K-01xd or N-01xd network version and maybe eventually try the clock. I’ll be ecstatic.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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November 20, 2020, 05:40 PM #164
Re: Esoteric XD Series
There is VERY limited supply of BLACK K-01XD and K-03XD. Like 2 left.
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November 20, 2020, 05:42 PM #165
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Beautiful!
If I only had the free cash ....Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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November 21, 2020, 08:25 AM #166
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
Mike, does Esoteric charge a premium for the black?
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November 21, 2020, 08:32 AM #167
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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November 21, 2020, 11:31 AM #168
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i would assume that the sound difference between the XD and pre-XD models has to do with the new "master sound discrete DAC" in the XD ...and, given that the XD DAC is an R2R converter, i wonder if this moves the esoteric XD DACs into the realm of analog sounding DACs like those from MSB?
viking acoustics berlin r mk2 | almarro a318b + air tight atc-5 (phono) | clearaudio concept + virtuoso v2 MM | t+a dac8 dsd + diy transport + roon rock
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November 21, 2020, 12:43 PM #169
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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.
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November 22, 2020, 01:18 AM #170
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No idea why esoteric doesn’t offer black on a permanent basis. They obviously can manufacture a gorgeous looking all black player without charging extra. I sold my K01X 4 years ago and one factor was that it stuck out like a sore thumb in my all black component system. I too felt it was a little boring sounding as Joe eloquently stated. The XD sounds like a winner.
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November 22, 2020, 01:42 PM #171
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November 22, 2020, 10:51 PM #172
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November 23, 2020, 12:37 AM #173
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ahhh -- yes, i see it is delta sigma...
"The N-01XD includes ESOTERIC’s exclusive Delta-Sigma (ΔΣ) modulator supporting 64-bit/512Fs audio frequency sampling. To perform D/A conversion on par with its excellent DSD and PCM characteristics, separate FPGA* digital processing algorithms were developed for each conversion process."
thanks for correcting -- pictures of DAC module had lead me far astray here.viking acoustics berlin r mk2 | almarro a318b + air tight atc-5 (phono) | clearaudio concept + virtuoso v2 MM | t+a dac8 dsd + diy transport + roon rock
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November 23, 2020, 05:31 PM #174
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You might not want to see this
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November 23, 2020, 10:13 PM #175
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Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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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.
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November 23, 2020, 11:06 PM #176My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 4, 2020, 10:20 AM #177
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
I’m wondering if converting USB to optical on the K01 XD would be a good move ?
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December 5, 2020, 04:11 AM #178
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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.
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December 5, 2020, 11:03 AM #179
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December 5, 2020, 11:05 AM #180
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Not toslink that would limit you are correct
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December 5, 2020, 11:19 AM #181
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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.
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December 8, 2020, 05:35 AM #182
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
The review I've been eagerly awaiting 12+ months for is P1X/D1X. I haven't seen a single review on these units yet. Nor do I know of any owners yet. I suspect they are out there, just not writing about it.
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December 8, 2020, 07:55 AM #183
Re: Esoteric XD Series
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."
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December 8, 2020, 09:21 AM #184
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Wilson Audio Alexx|Pair of Rel No25’s
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December 8, 2020, 09:23 AM #185
Re: Esoteric XD Series
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.
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December 8, 2020, 03:55 PM #186
Re: Esoteric XD Series
Gotcha ... I currently have the D-02X DAC that I'm going to end up upgrading probably this time next year based on what I'm reading about the new discrete DACS ... Hopefully they will come out with a D-02XD as that would likely be the most cost effective route for me since I have the P-02X transport and have no current intensions of upgrading the transport. If they don't then I'll have to decide if the K1X is better than my P-02X/D-02X combo(most likely K1X will win?) OR do I really need to go for the D1X to get what I'm looking for. Once the world gets back to normal I can get out and take a listen to these great new players and DACS.
Thanks and Happy Holidays everyone! Stay safe!
GeorgeWilson Audio Alexx|Pair of Rel No25’s
VAC Statement Preamplifier
VAC Statement 452 Monoblocks
Sonorus ATR10 MkII
Esoteric D-02X|Esoteric P-02X|Aurender W20SE
MIT Oracle MA-X SHD SC and IC
Transparent Reference Power
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December 11, 2020, 06:55 PM #187
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December 28, 2020, 10:41 PM #188
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
Has anyone compared the K01 XD to Lumin X1
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December 29, 2020, 08:10 AM #189
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I’ve listened to the N-01XD in my system as I own the Lumin X1. I found the musical presentation of the N-01X to better the X1. Better pace, rhythm and more organic presentation. Now, keep in mind the Esoteric costs 30% more!
BTW, I still own and enjoy the Lumin X1._______________
Mike
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December 29, 2020, 08:32 PM #190
Re: Esoteric XD Series
George, you may want to get a clock first, because that is a big upgrade for any Esoteric player, and even if you do end up getting a new dac or combo player, you'll still want that. I have the N-01XD and my G-02x is a nice enhancement to the sound of the N-01XD.
Even though I do like the G-02x, I'm considering getting a cybershaft because of all the testimonials I'm reading. Must be pretty great.--Marc
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December 30, 2020, 08:26 AM #191
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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
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December 30, 2020, 08:39 AM #192
Re: Esoteric XD Series
If it were me, I would purchase the Cybershaft clock. I owned the Grandioso K1 Player two years ago and I loved the sound it produced. I added the Grandioso G1 Master Clock and the magic was gone. More detail and accuracy but a major decline in musicality. One of my biggest disappointments. Plus the Cybershaft Clock is significantly less expensive.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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December 30, 2020, 08:42 AM #193
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
Did you try a Cybershaft on the K1 to compare with the G1? same clock cables?
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
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December 30, 2020, 09:04 AM #194
Re: Esoteric XD Series
I have a customer who has compared them all. There is also a member here who is well versed. The new G1X clock (coming soon) is the unknown in this battle.
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December 30, 2020, 09:14 AM #195
Re: Esoteric XD Series
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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December 30, 2020, 09:20 AM #196
Esoteric XD Series
I had Sigma Clock Cables (V1) and I’m using all Omega clock cables now (75 and 50 ohm) and clocking both the Grandioso K1X and the W20SE. It will be interesting to see the specs on the new Grandioso G1X clock coming. This Cybershaft Clock (with external PSU) elevated the K1X to a whole new level.
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December 30, 2020, 01:52 PM #197
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December 31, 2020, 04:40 AM #198
Re: Esoteric XD Series
Last 2020 delivery - Esoteric K-03XD
Marcin
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December 31, 2020, 05:15 AM #199
Re: Esoteric XD Series
Congratulations Marcin, the packaging is outstanding as usual for Esoteric. Can’t wait for your thoughts.
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December 31, 2020, 08:02 AM #200
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
That's right. Whether Grandisoso or something less, everything gets Grandioso level packaging.
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
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