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.
 
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.

We installed a P1X/D1X combo with Grandioso G1 clock/W20SE/ACS10 for our MBL 101 XTreme customer last week.

Simply incredible sounding. Perfection. He’s over the moon.


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We installed a P1X/D1X combo with Grandioso G1 clock/W20SE/ACS10 for our MBL 101 XTreme customer last week.

Simply incredible sounding. Perfection. He’s over the moon.


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So how did the P1X/D1X sound in comparison to the K1X?

George
 
So how did the P1X/D1X sound in comparison to the K1X?

George

There was no way to tell. Totally different systems. I will say, the great characteristics I hear in my system were immediately present in his.
 
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!

George
 
There is VERY limited supply of BLACK K-01XD and K-03XD. Like 2 left.

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Hello Mike,

So which one did you prefer, the newer K03 XD or the older K1, (NOT the K1X) and why. Basically Esoteric is changing it's house sound with the newer XD-X series, based on descriptions.

Thanks already!
 
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.
 
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!

George

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.
 
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.

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
 
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.
 
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.

If you can demo both, all the better. I had the Shunyata Sigma Clock Cable, which was the best at that time.

Ken
 
If you can demo both, all the better. I had the Shunyata Sigma Clock Cable, which was the best at that time.
Ken

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.
 
Congratulations Marcin, the packaging is outstanding as usual for Esoteric. Can’t wait for your thoughts.
 
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