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December 5, 2022, 02:45 PM #1
New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
K-01XD and K-03XD Latest firmware V2.60 is now available | News Details | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック
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December 5, 2022, 10:23 PM #2
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Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
Thanks Mike, I would not have seen this without your post.
Preamp; Pass Labs XP-22 with w/ Nordost Valhalla 2 PC (C15)
Interconnects; Nordost Valhalla V2 XLR
SACD Player/DAC; Esoteric K-01XD w/ Shunyata Alpha V2 NR PC (C15)
Music Server/Streamer; Aurender N20 w/ Shunyata Alpha V2 NR PC (C15)
Digital cables; Sigma V2 Clock (50 Ω & 75 Ω), Nordost Valhalla V2 S/PDIF
Amplifier; Classe Delta Stereo w/ Nordost Valhalla V2 PC (C15)
Speakers; Magico A5 w/Apods, Nordost Valhalla V2 speaker cable
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December 18, 2022, 07:58 PM #3
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Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
Hi Mike,
Will the upgrade of the firmware have an influence on the sound quality?
Do you have more details about the "Improved performances and fixed minor bugs" ?
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December 18, 2022, 10:56 PM #4
Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
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, Avantgarde Acoustics, Avid HiFi, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Enleum (Bakoon), Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, Franco Serblin Loudspeakers, Furutech, Fyne Audio Loudspeakers, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, HiFi Rose, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Koetsu Cartridges, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Naim Audio, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, SimAudio, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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December 19, 2022, 11:43 AM #5
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Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
Hi Mike, sorry for bothering you.
My dealer needs to get the information from the Benelux Esoteric "service center". Unfortunately this service center is pretty useless and does not even react to emails. This is why I was hoping you had some information.
Do you, by any chance, have an email address from Esoteric's R&D dept. in Japan or other Esoteric contact?
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December 19, 2022, 11:48 AM #6
Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
Found this on Google: Support | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック
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December 19, 2022, 04:30 PM #7
Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
For European Customers | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック
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December 20, 2022, 07:51 PM #8
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Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
Thanks MichaelsMinute and SCAudiophile, but that's exactly my problem: The one for the Netherlands (who's also the service center for Belgium, where I live) does not react to my emails. I suppose I can try a service center for a different country, you never know, but I'm not sure they can or will provide more information or details. The one for Japanese customers might respond, but unfortunately I can't communicate in Japanese and I can't detect an email address...
But thanks anyway guys.
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December 20, 2022, 08:10 PM #9
Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
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December 20, 2022, 09:11 PM #10
Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
I would try calling them....
Perhaps email is going to Spam on either side.
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December 20, 2022, 09:15 PM #11
Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
+1 on using Google to translate into basic Japanese.
Try to reach out to Keith Haas in the US, tell him the issue and see what he recommends. He may reach out to Esoteric Japan and alert them.
Alternatively, I'm sure an Esoteric dealer themselves could do it and rattle some cages.
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Audio/Rip Travel Setup: Apple MacBook Pro 15” 2019, 6-core i9, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Audirvana+ v3, iTunes, REW for MacOS, dbPowerAmp, DVD Audio Extractor
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December 20, 2022, 09:59 PM #12
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Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
These are the only two 2022 updates showing on the Esoteric website for the K-01XD:
Release Date Version Descriptions
December 5th, 2022 V2.60 Improved performances and fixed minor bugs.
November 1st, 2022 V2.50 Changed MUTE control during disc playback.
Improved audio playback start timing in DAC mode.
Improved performances and fixed minor bugs.
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December 24, 2022, 07:04 PM #13
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Re: New Esoteric K-01XD and K-03XD Firmware Update
The failure to respond to customer emails by the service center should be raised with Esoteric Japan as a complaint.
The Esoteric sales channel in Australia is excellent. They answer all emails, sometimes within minutes of them being sent.
The local sales channel has direct access to Esoteric Japan to respond to any more technical matters. Answers come back from Japan usually within a day or 2.Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.4
and Rack 1.1 amp stands (pair) | Source: Kaleidescape Premiere | Power: Shunyata Everest and Denali
On sale: Everything!
On order: Esoteric Grandioso C1X
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