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CD / SACD players and transports — Esoteric K-01XD SE

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Esoteric K-01XD SE
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The K-01XD SE is a flagship SACD player from Esoteric, a Japanese manufacturer with a considerable reputation for uncompromising digital source engineering, built with comprehensive DSD512 support and substantial output level. The K-01XD SE brings Esoteric's most accomplished current engineering to disc-based digital source playback.

Key specs that matter

SACD support is confirmed, with comprehensive format support up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512. Output level reaches a substantial 5V balanced or 2.5V single-ended - strong figures providing considerable headroom. Output impedance is 114 ohms balanced or 34 ohms single-ended. At 445 x 162 x 438mm and 31kg, the K-01XD SE represents a substantial flagship-tier digital source commitment reflecting Esoteric's uncompromising build standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, detailed disc playback reflecting the substantial 5V balanced output combined with comprehensive DSD512 support, representing Esoteric's absolute flagship-tier current digital source engineering ambition.

Pairing

The substantial 5V balanced output gives genuine signal strength for driving a downstream amplifier directly, and Esoteric's own S-05 power amplifier and Grandioso electronics catalogue offer natural, brand-coherent pairings.

Alternatives

Esoteric's own N-01XE offers a standalone streaming DAC alternative within the same broader digital source catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    K-01XD SE

  • Transport

    N/A

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    Yes

  • Engine

    up to 32 bit / 384 kHz and DSD512

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    5

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    2.5

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    114

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    34

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    445 × 162 × 438

  • Weight (kg)

    31

  • Official link

    https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/k-01xd_se/top

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