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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.
garebear
romney80
150 posts
 

I have k-01xd which is CD player with dac. N-01xd is network player with streamer (which is not what I have). 
with regard to network switch, yes, having 2-3 switches makes it better. I had tried with single and then went up with benefit each step up. Have router > sotm snh 10-g > etheregen via fiber optic > English electric 8s > ENO acoustics 

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garebear OP
1,042 posts
 
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.
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ozy
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Op, I’m on the fence on upgrading to the k1x.. but some who have it reported that its sound becomes dull if it plays for several hours or being kept on unplayed ,continuesly.

have you heard that ,or experience this issue or any degradation in sound quality from this exquisite gear? 

garebear OP
1,042 posts
 

Hello ozy .........I have no idea or experience with that particular observation. Very strange comment and in my set up it is not true at all. I don't even know how that would even occur. I find it amazing what people say about this hobby and equipment .......please contact me if you want as I may be selling my Grandioso K1 x and moving up to the Grandioso sperates. 

 

 

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