New Esoteric K-01x Review

Mike.......Thanks for the link. Lately I have been giving thought to upgrading from my Estoeric K-03 to the K-01X. I haven't made any moves yet but it has captured my attention. I have to admit though, the new Aurender N10 and the Esoteric K-03 are providing exceptional performance.
 
What's the difference between the Grandioso K1 and the K-01x?
I haven't done anything with digital in quite a while but I'm intrigued by the Esoteric single box offering.
 
Frank750 said:
What's the difference between the Grandioso K1 and the K-01X?
I haven't done anything with digital in quite a while but I'm intrigued by the Esoteric single box offering.
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The Grandioso K1 uses AKM's newest DAC chip, the AK4497 EQ, while the K-01X uses the AK4495 SEQ chip. Both components use 35-bit processing. The D-02X DAC uses the AK4490 EQ chip, 36-bit processing via 16 DACs per channel vs. 8 DACs per channel in the Grandioso K1 and the K-01X.

http://www.akm.com/akm/en/product/detail/0054/

I own the K-01X and it is a really fine unit. Significantly better than the K-01, which I also owned, in my opinion.

Best,
Ken
 
Alpinist said:
The Grandioso K1 uses AKM's newest DAC chip, the AK4497 EQ, while the K-01X uses the AK4495 SEQ chip. Both components use 35-bit processing. The D-02X DAC uses the AK4490 EQ chip, 36-bit processing via 16 DACs per channel vs. 8 DACs per channel in the Grandioso K1 and the K-01X.

http://www.akm.com/akm/en/product/detail/0054/

I own the K-01X and it is a really fine unit. Significantly better than the K-01, which I also owned, in my opinion.

Best,
Ken
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Thanks Ken.

Any idea how pricing compares?
 
Frank750 said:
Thanks Ken.

Any idea how pricing compares?
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Hi Frank,

Approximate U.S. MSRP:
K-01X = $20K
D-02X = $20K
K-1 Grandioso = $30K

The D-02X DAC may be the sweet spot of price and performance.

Best,
Ken
 
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