{"product_id":"esoteric-grandioso-k1x-se-super-audio-cd-player","title":"ESOTERIC Grandioso K1X SE Super Audio CD Player","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eESOTERIC Grandioso K1X SE Super Audio CD Player\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlagship SACD Player, DAC \u0026amp; Digital Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eESOTERIC Grandioso K1X SE\u003c\/strong\u003e brings two of ESOTERIC’s most advanced technologies together in a single reference component: the \u003cstrong\u003eVRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Sound Discrete DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SE evolution further refines the original K1X with an upgraded analog DAC stage, ESOTERIC’s \u003cstrong\u003eIDM-01 Integrated Discrete-Amplifier Module\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a flagship digital source engineered for exceptional resolution, dynamics, dimensionality, and natural musical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/k1x\/k1x_vrds_illust_en.jpg\" alt=\"Grandioso P1X\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVRDS-ATLAS Transport Mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the K1X SE is ESOTERIC’s flagship \u003cstrong\u003eVRDS-ATLAS (Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVRDS clamps the disc to a same-diameter turntable to suppress rotational vibration and correct disc warpage, improving optical pickup accuracy while reducing servo activity. The ATLAS mechanism uses an exceptionally rigid construction weighing \u003cstrong\u003e6.6 kg for the mechanism alone and 13.5 kg including its base\u003c\/strong\u003e, with SS400 steel structural components and a precision-machined duralumin turntable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaster Sound Discrete DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on a conventional integrated DAC chip, ESOTERIC developed its own \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Sound Discrete DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from the flagship Grandioso D1X SE, the K1X SE uses \u003cstrong\u003e32 discrete elements per channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with key components independently implemented to preserve musical energy and signal purity. Its proprietary FPGA-based Delta-Sigma processing supports \u003cstrong\u003e64-bit\/512Fs processing\u003c\/strong\u003e, up to \u003cstrong\u003e22.5 MHz DSD\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e768 kHz PCM\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/k1x\/k1x_rear.jpg\" alt=\"Grandioso K1X SE\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSE-Generation Analog Circuitry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the K1X SE, ESOTERIC further refined the DAC board's analog circuitry with carefully selected components and the proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eIDM-01 Integrated Discrete-Amplifier Module\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extremely short signal path and optimized component selection are designed to provide greater dynamics, vivid musical presence, and a more organic tonal character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaster Sound Discrete Clock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K1X SE incorporates ESOTERIC’s \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player\u003c\/strong\u003e, applying concepts developed for the flagship Grandioso G1X master clock generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discrete clock architecture uses carefully selected components and a large crystal oscillator rather than a conventional off-the-shelf clock module. The K1X SE can also synchronize to an external \u003cstrong\u003e10 MHz master clock\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Grandioso G1X. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful Four-Transformer Power Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K1X SE employs \u003cstrong\u003efour independent toroidal power transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dedicated transformers for the left and right D\/A converter channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts power architecture also includes low-feedback discrete DC regulators and an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e76 EDLC supercapacitors\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a combined capacitance of \u003cstrong\u003e2.05 F (2,050,000 μF)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eES-Link Analog \u0026amp; High-Speed Output Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESOTERIC’s \u003cstrong\u003eHCLD (High Current Line Driver)\u003c\/strong\u003e output buffer achieves a high-speed slew rate of \u003cstrong\u003e2,000 V\/μs\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for exceptional current delivery and transient response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with conventional XLR and RCA outputs, the K1X SE supports \u003cstrong\u003eES-Link Analog\u003c\/strong\u003e, ESOTERIC’s proprietary current-transmission system for compatible components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Than an SACD Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grandioso K1X SE can also operate as a \u003cstrong\u003estandalone reference DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e for external digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to coaxial and optical digital inputs, its USB Type-B input supports asynchronous playback up to \u003cstrong\u003e22.5 MHz DSD and 768 kHz\/32-bit PCM\u003c\/strong\u003e. PCM upsampling up to 16× and PCM-to-DSD conversion are also supported. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference-Grade Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe massive VRDS-ATLAS mechanism is mounted to a \u003cstrong\u003e5 mm-thick steel base chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a double-layer internal architecture separates audio circuitry from transformers and power circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esemi-floating top panel\u003c\/strong\u003e and redesigned ESOTERIC Pinpoint feet further address mechanical resonance and chassis stress. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Sound Discrete DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary \u003cstrong\u003e64-bit\/512Fs Delta-Sigma processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e22.5 MHz DSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e768 kHz PCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded SE analog circuitry with \u003cstrong\u003eIDM-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal \u003cstrong\u003e10 MHz clock synchronization\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eES-Link Analog current transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHCLD high-current output buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR and RCA analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB, coaxial and optical digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone DAC capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour independent toroidal power transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76 EDLC supercapacitors \/ 2.05 F total capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-feedback discrete DC regulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-floating top panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned Pinpoint feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium double-faced aluminum remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Grid HiFi Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrandioso K1X SE\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional choice for a reference system where you want world-class SACD\/CD playback and a state-of-the-art DAC in one uncompromising source component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Grid HiFi for availability, system-matching advice, and expert recommendations on pairing the Grandioso K1X SE with ESOTERIC amplification, external clocks, power supplies, and reference loudspeakers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esoteric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54696206565713,"sku":null,"price":44000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/k1x.jpg?v=1787764029","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/esoteric-grandioso-k1x-se-super-audio-cd-player","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}