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Esoteric Grandioso D1X SE
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The Grandioso D1X SE is Esoteric's flagship-tier digital-to-analogue converter, built with extraordinary DSD and PCM format support. The Grandioso D1X SE represents Esoteric's most ambitious current statement in digital conversion engineering.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches an extraordinary 22.5MHz, with PCM support up to 48-bit/768kHz - among the most comprehensive format specifications available in any commercial DAC. Input impedance is 110 ohms balanced or 75 ohms single-ended. Output impedance is 100 ohms balanced or 47 ohms single-ended. At 445 x 132 x 448mm and 23.1kg, the Grandioso D1X SE represents Esoteric's absolute current flagship digital conversion engineering ambition.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, detailed conversion reflecting the extraordinary format support, representing Esoteric's most accomplished current digital source engineering.
Pairing
Esoteric's own Grandioso amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely Esoteric-based flagship system.
Alternatives
Esoteric's own N-01XD SE offers a related streaming DAC alternative within the same broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches an extraordinary 22.5MHz, with PCM support up to 48-bit/768kHz - among the most comprehensive format specifications available in any commercial DAC. Input impedance is 110 ohms balanced or 75 ohms single-ended. Output impedance is 100 ohms balanced or 47 ohms single-ended. At 445 x 132 x 448mm and 23.1kg, the Grandioso D1X SE represents Esoteric's absolute current flagship digital conversion engineering ambition.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, detailed conversion reflecting the extraordinary format support, representing Esoteric's most accomplished current digital source engineering.
Pairing
Esoteric's own Grandioso amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely Esoteric-based flagship system.
Alternatives
Esoteric's own N-01XD SE offers a related streaming DAC alternative within the same broader catalogue.
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
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