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DACs — Esoteric Grandioso D1X SE

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Esoteric Grandioso D1X SE
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The D1X mono digital-to-analog converter is part of Esoteric's new flagship Super Audio CD playback system, leading the Grandioso family. This series was developed literally from scratch to showcase two unique innovations – the new SACD – VRDS-Atlas disk drive mechanism and the brand's first discrete element DAC, the Master Sound Discrete DAC.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    Grandioso D1X SE

  • Conversion type

    N/A

  • Engine

    N/A

  • DSD compatability

    Yes

  • Parameters

    up to 48 bit / 768 kHz and DSD 22.5MHz

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

    N/A

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

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    110

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    75

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    100

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    47

  • Analog outputs

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    445 × 132 × 448

  • Weight (kg)

    23.1

  • Official link

    https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/d1x_se/

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