Esoteric Grandioso K1X SE CD Player

Since its inception in 1987, Esoteric has been at the forefront of innovation as a high-end audio brand from Japan, continually pushing the boundaries of high-quality sound reproduction. The Esoteric brand is known for its outstanding acoustic engineering that has sustained its reputation and prestige, its massive investment without regard to cost, its "museum quality" craftsmanship, and its beautiful designs worthy of music reproduction. "Grandioso" is the top model in each product category that has reached the highest level of quality defined by the brand.

In classical music, a phrase that indicates how a piece of music should be played is called a conception motto. For example, "cantabile" (as if singing), "legato" (smoothly), and so on. A flagship model should have the dignity and stature of a top-of-the-line product. We named it "grandioso" (grand, majestic, dignified), which we likened to the motto of classical music. Grandioso has brought a number of highly original innovations to the world of high-end audio, including the legendary VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism, the Master Sound Discrete DAC, and the Master Sound Discrete Clock, which consist of unique discrete circuits.

Finally, three SE models are now available with new discrete clock technology and improved analog circuitry in the DAC. We are proud of our brand and always strive for the best sound.
The SE model we are releasing this time reflects every conceivable technological accumulation from the time the original model was launched to the present. Enjoy the enhanced presence, dynamics, and beautifully organic and musical textures of the three new SE models.

Spec description

Playable Disc Types: Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW)

Analog Audio Outputs:

XLR/ESL-A- 1 pair (L/R)

Output Impedance- 40Ω (XLR)

Maximum Output Level- 5.0Vrms (XLR)

RCA- 1 pair (L/R)

Output Impedance- 15Ω

Maximum Output Level- 2.5Vrms

Digital Audio Outputs:

XLR- 1

RCA- 1

Digital Audio Inputs:

RCA- 1

Input Impedance- 75

Optical- 1

USB B- USB-B (USB2.0)

Clock Input:

BNC- 1

Input Impedance- 50

Frequencies that can be Input (10ppm)- 10MHz

Input Level- Since wave: 0.5 to 1.0 Vrms

General:

Power Supply

Power Supply

Model for Europe- AC to 240V, 50/60Hz

Model for USA/Canada- AC 120V, 60Hz

Model for Korea- AC 220V, 60Hz

Model for Hong Kong- AC 230V, 50Hz

External Dimensions (WxHxD)- 445 x 162 x 447mm 

17 5/8" x 6 1/2" x 17 5/8" (Including Protrusions)

Weight- 35kg / 77 1/4 lb

Included Accessories- Power cord x 1

Remote control (RC-1333) x 1

Batteries (AA) x 2

Felt pads x 4

Owner's manual x 1

Warranty card x 1

Audio Performance

Frequency response- 5Hz to 30kHz (-3dB, When Super Audio CD at 0dB, DSDF is F2, XLR output)

S/N ratio- 113dB (When Super Audio CD at 0dB, DSDF is F2, XLR output)

Distortion- 0.0007% (1kHz, When Super Audio CD at 0dB, DSDF is F2, XLR output)

• This product is available in two different power supply variations as shown in the chart above. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area.
• The shape of the AC inlet and plug of the supplied power cord depends on the voltage rating and destination country.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.