I am the OP on this post and just wanted to follow up and add some additional information. I did end up pulling the trigger on the Esoteric Grandioso K1x player and yes it was worth it. However, the K-01xd that I traded in was no slouch. It is a very good single cox CD player. The Grandioso is a big leap forward in clarity, musicality and overall presentation. So, to me and my system the change was significant.
Esoteric Question - is the new Grandioso K1x that much better than the Esoteric K-01xd ?
Hello Audiogoners - I hope all is well. If anyone has stepped up from their Esoteric K-01xd to the Esoteric Grandioso K1X player, I am curious what the sonic differences were ? It would appear or does appear that the changes in the circuitry as well as have the same new Atlas Transport mechanism that the players are very similar except for their price. Let me know your thoughts and I am not interested in any player or other companies. Thank you in advance and stay well and safe.