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Esoteric Grandioso P1X SE

The VRDS (Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System) in the Esoteric Grandioso P1X SE is Esoteric’s unique CD/Super Audio CD transport technology, which has been specially designed to clamp the disc to a same-diameter turntable in order to eliminate the disc’s rotational vibration, as well as any extraneous vibration emanating from the mechanism itself.

Since its inception in 1987, Esoteric has been at the forefront of innovation as a high-end audio brand from Japan, continually pushing the boundaries of high quality sound reproduction. The Esoteric brand is known for its outstanding acoustic engineering that has sustained its reputation and prestige, its massive investment without regard to cost, its “museum quality” craftsmanship, and its beautiful designs worthy of music reproduction. “Grandioso” is the top model in each product category that has reached the highest level of quality defined by the brand.

In classical music, a phrase that indicates how a piece of music should be played is called a conception motto. For example, “cantabile” (as if singing), “legato” (smoothly), and so on. A flagship model should have the dignity and stature of a top-of-the-line product. We named it “grandioso” (grand, majestic, dignified), which we likened to the motto of classical music. Grandioso has brought a number of highly original innovations to the world of high-end audio, including the legendary VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism, the Master Sound Discrete DAC and the Master Sound Discrete Clock, which consist of unique discrete circuits.

Finally, three SE models are now available with new discrete clock technology and improved analog circuitry in the DAC. We are proud of our brand and always strive for the best sound.
The SE model we are releasing this time reflects every conceivable technological accumulation from the time the original model was launched to the present. Enjoy the enhanced presence, dynamics, and beautifully organic and musical textures of the three new SE models.

• “VRDS-ATLAS” Super Audio CD transport mechanism
• “ES-Link5” ultra-wide range digital transmission
• Two chassis configuration (main unit + power supply unit)
• “Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player” – in-house developed discrete clock module
• Clock sync function
• Low-feedback discrete DC regulators*
• Four independent toroidal power supply transformers
• Semi-floating top panel
• Redesigned pinpoint foot
• Double-faced Remote Control with thick aluminum fascia (RC-1333)

Playable disc types

Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW)

Digital audio outputs

ES-LINK 1
XLR 2 pairs(During Dual AES output, one connector each for left and right channels of a stereo pair)
RCA 1 pair

Clock input

BNC 2
Input imepedance 50Ω
Input level ±sine wave 0.5 to 1.0Vrms
Input frequency 10MHz (±10ppm)

General

Power supply
AC 220 - 240V, 50/60Hz
AC 120V, 60Hz
AC 220V, 60Hz
Power consumption 20W
External dimensions (W×H×D)
Main unit 445 × 162 × 449mm
17-⅝" × 6-½" × 17-¾" (including protrusions)
Power supply unit 445 × 132 × 452mm
17-⅝" × 5-¼" × 17-⅞" (including protrusions)
Weight
Main unit 29kg / 64 lb
Power supply unit 24kg / 53 lb

Included accessories

Power cord set × 1
DC power connection cord × 2
HDMI cable × 1
Remote control (RC-1315) × 1
AAA batteries × 2
Felt pads × 8
Owner's manual × 1
Warranty card × 1