Esoteric announces new model Grandioso N1 network player

[brodricj]

It's the N1T with a new design DAC G2 built in.turning the network transport into a network player.

Esoteric Launches the Ultimate Network Streamer Powered by Next-Generation Discrete DAC & Network Audio Engine | News Details | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

Esoteric Launches the Ultimate Network Streamer Powered by Next-Generation Discrete DAC & Network Audio Engine

www.esoteric.jp

 

[brodricj]

This is interesting, N1 has 2 x connector for external DC power supply. The question for me is whether N1 + PS1 is as good as N1T + D1XSE.

 

[Ritmo]

Looks like an attractive network player solution. I certainly enjoyed my Esoteric N01XD for a few years.

 

[GSOphile]

So essentially an updated Grandioso version of the N-01XD SE? On the surface, a very appealing offering. The SQ of the new DAC will be the real key. Would love to see a reasonably priced single box partnering SACD transport.

 

[brodricj]

.. Would love to see a reasonably priced single box partnering SACD transport.

I've asked Esoteric many times now when P1XSE solo will be released but they are not saying. You'd think it would be a trivial exercise for them to do a single box SACD transport in Grandioso or K series..

 

[GSOphile]

I've asked Esoteric many times now when P1XSE solo will be released but they are not saying. You'd think it would be a trivial exercise for them to do a single box SACD transport in Grandioso or K series..

Yeah. I'm not a $50K SACD transport guy. For me the DAC is where the value is. An SACD transport, Grandioso or not, needs a substantially lower price tag. Otherwise, a CD transport may have to do in a mixed marriage with an N1. Or maybe just use a K-05XD as a transport.