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February 12, 2021, 08:06 AM #1
*New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
Grandioso M1X | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック
“[NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT announcement]
We will start selling ′′ Grandioso M1x ′′ that will be the flagship machine of the mo power amplifier from April.
Grandioso M1x is a mo power amplifier, which has fully renewed the conventional grandioso m1 by many latest circuit technology, including the world's first super junction bipolatrangista ′′ Esoteric SJ-bjt01′′ in the power amplifier. I draw music to the passion that rises from the silence of the silence.
Please visit our product page for more details.
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February 12, 2021, 02:10 PM #2
Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
Looks impressive! Lots of power. What’s the $?
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February 12, 2021, 03:38 PM #3
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
cool!
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February 12, 2021, 04:15 PM #4
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
And only 139 pounds. Two
because they are monoblocks.
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February 12, 2021, 07:29 PM #5
Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
It seems they are suggesting an MSRP of 2.4MM Yen so about $23,000 to $24,000 each.
Sonus Faber Stradivari, Bricasti M21 & M28 Monos, Silenzio by E - Silent PC Media Server w/JCat NET Card XE & HD Plex 300 LPSU, GigaFoil v4, Keces P3, Supra Cat 8+ and Revelation Audio Ethernet cables, JL Audio CR-1 crossover, 2 X F-113v2 subwoofer, Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2, Sigma XC V2, 2 X Alpha v2 NR PCs,ADDPowr Wizard and 2 X ElektraClear EAU, PS Audio Power Ports and Noise Harvesters, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, Silver 7 Eclipse 7 ICs, Vicoustic, GIK & Stillpoint Room treatment, Stillpoint Minis and Ultr SS, Three dedicated 20 Amp lines
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February 12, 2021, 09:27 PM #6
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"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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February 13, 2021, 08:07 AM #7
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
Looks nice. Classic Grandioso.
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February 15, 2021, 11:47 PM #8
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February 16, 2021, 12:02 AM #9
Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
Sonus Faber Stradivari, Bricasti M21 & M28 Monos, Silenzio by E - Silent PC Media Server w/JCat NET Card XE & HD Plex 300 LPSU, GigaFoil v4, Keces P3, Supra Cat 8+ and Revelation Audio Ethernet cables, JL Audio CR-1 crossover, 2 X F-113v2 subwoofer, Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2, Sigma XC V2, 2 X Alpha v2 NR PCs,ADDPowr Wizard and 2 X ElektraClear EAU, PS Audio Power Ports and Noise Harvesters, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, Silver 7 Eclipse 7 ICs, Vicoustic, GIK & Stillpoint Room treatment, Stillpoint Minis and Ultr SS, Three dedicated 20 Amp lines
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February 16, 2021, 03:44 PM #10
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March 6, 2021, 12:40 PM #11
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
I’m eyeing the Grandioso M1X , just wondering if it would be a sideways move compared to
my Constellation Centaur ll 500 Stereo , they sure would match my other esoteric gear
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March 6, 2021, 10:06 PM #12
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It's hardly ever a sideways move going from a good stereo amp to a good mono amp. If you own other Esoteric stuff it makes sense to continue with Esoteric to leverage the brand synergy.
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March 6, 2021, 10:36 PM #13
Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
C1X/M1X monos are on my wish list!
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March 6, 2021, 10:38 PM #14
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Mike, add the G1X to that list as well!
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March 7, 2021, 11:16 AM #15
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Esoteric Grandioso C1X
Esoteric K-01XD
LampizatOr Pacific
Taiko Audio SGM Extreme
Ideon Audio 3R Master Time Black Star
Constellation Centaur ll 500
Stereo
Cybershaft OP21A-D / LTPW01
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March 7, 2021, 08:52 PM #17
Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
Agreed...the ES-L XLR link is a leading reason to keep it all Grandioso.
Also, not saying anything against Constellation by any means; I do think the C1X and M1X would be the ideal match sonically
given what I've heard from Constellation amps in the past (that I like) and the past C1 and M1 combination. If it were me,
I'd stick with C1X and M1X together, no doubt. The only deviation from all Esoteric in the stack that is being contemplated
is the Lampi Pacific DAC which is an amazing piece.Legacy Audio VALOR, Legacy Audio i.V4 ULTRA 4ch amp, Legacy Wavelet with HDPlex 200W LPSU & Revelation Audio Labs Passage Cryo-silver DC Umbilical, Esoteric P-02, D-02, Legacy i.V4 ULTRA, Cybershaft Premium Limited Type2 OP21A 10 MHz Clock, SHUNYATA TRITON v3 & TYPHON QR, Avatar Acoustics AfterBurner8 duplexes, Elrod MASTER SERIES Diamond & Statement Gold Power cords, Elrod Statement Gold XLR, Elrod Diamond XLR, Shunyata OMEGA Q4R & SIGMA v2 power cables, Shunyata SIGMA AES/EBU 110ohm, Shunyata SIGMA CLOCK-50, Shunyata Anaconda Zitron XLR, Elrod Statement Gold speaker cables x 2, Adona AV45CS4, AV45CS2 & AV45CS1, Composite Audio CF-2010, HRS DPX Damping Plates, Stillpoints Ultra SS. Ultra Bases
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The ES-L link, being a current driven analog connection, neuters the influence the cable has on the resulting sound. So a main benefit is you can use a cheaper cable. The difference in sound will depend on the quality/effect of the non ES-L voltage driven cable you're comparing it against.
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March 8, 2021, 08:14 AM #20
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
I've read similar. That being said, it certainly does make network cables (MIT, Transparent) a moot point with ES-L.
However, given the resolution of these electronics, even with ES-L Link, I'd still think a quality cable would matter.
Individuals who can play at this level, certainly don't skimp on cables.
I remember a Youtube video years ago when it debuted , the Esoteric rep had the system wired with Odin.
A Sigma V2 XLR loom would be amazing indeed with ES-L Link.
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March 8, 2021, 08:25 AM #22
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I don't know if the C1X supports simultaneous output of ES-L and XLR. If it doesn't, if you connect the C1X>M1X with ES-L you won't be able to use a subwoofer (unless the subwoofer has a high level input).
Speakers: Magico M3, Q3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.4
and YG Acoustics Rack 1.1 amp stands (pair)
On the wish list: Esoteric Grandioso D1X. Shunyata Research Everest.
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March 8, 2021, 07:16 PM #23
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M1X production has been delayed due to parts supply issue.
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A new Esoteric distributor has been appointed to the U.S. market.
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About time, do you know who it is?
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11 Trading Company, LLC
IndianapolisSpeakers: Magico M3, Q3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.4
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Today, 09:48 AM #28
*New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
11 TC is owned by Klipsch. Not much (if anything) will change.
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
oh my
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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