K01xs in the house
 

My K01xs arrived today, pics to follow.

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Ivan.......What must it be like to endure a day without a delivery. . :D


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Dan... it’s a real problem, I have no idea where to put it. :)

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I have a spot for it in my system.

much better than the k-01x ?

OK I am out of the loop Ivan, so the K01xsVs the K01x what is diff in the two?


thanks

Eight years after the release of the K-01, the ultimate in integrated digital players, comes the birth of the K-01Xs, a condensed version of Esoteric's flagship Grandioso model. The K-01Xs features the K series’ classic construction with a high-rigidity chassis and a total of four power transformers in the power section, along with the high-precision VRDS-NEO [VMK-3.5-20S] turntable system used in the Grandioso P1 and K1 and a pair of differential 8-circuit/channel monaural DACs following the latest DAC platform developed for the K1. Its extensive specifications are the gold standard in digital players, including the latest DAC (IC AK4497), a 35-bit D/A processing algorithm developed with Esoteric's patented proprietary technology, an HCLD buffer amplifier, DSD-compatible USB and a large custom low phase noise clock.

OK I think I found some info to resolve my own ??s

The original model, the K-01 was introduced in 2010 and evolved to the ‘X’ edition in 2014. Ever since its introduction, the series has been a hallmark of ultra-high end digital source player, winning multiple awards worldwide.


The third generation ― new ‘Xs’ edition has now further upgraded with innovative design enhancements derived from the Grandioso K1, our flagship all-in-one digital player.
The key enhancement for the K-01Xs is the completely new DAC design. The new DAC is based on the same design architecture developed for the Grandioso K1, featuring further advanced chipsets (AK4497 / x 8 DACs per channel), more powerful power supply, ES-LINK Analog current signal link capability, and higher definition USB input (DSD 22.5MHz, PCM 768kHz/32-bit). The system is also updated with modern, Organic EL display for better legibility. Highly acclaimed in-house manufactured SACD transport drive, ‘VRDS-NEO VMK-3.5-20S’, powerful x 4 power supply transformer design, ’35-bit D/A processing’ capability that is 2,048 times better resolution compared to 24-bit based D/A system, highly innovative ‘ESOTERIC HLCD’ super buffer amplifiers, high accuracy custom clock IC device, super robust aluminium chassis ― these key features remains the same.


With these revolutionary features, the new K-01Xs sets a new dimension in the high end digital audio player market.


Anything else I am missing, anyone do a review of the compared to the K-01x, I have seen the older ones Vs the non X models..


again thanks folks!

Yes, $22K retail ;)