{"product_id":"esoteric-grandioso-p1x-se-sacd-cd-transport-with-separate-power-supply-open-box","title":"Esoteric Grandioso P1X-SE SACD\/CD Transport with Separate Power Supply - Open Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRRP: $58000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-lead\"\u003eEsoteric’s Premier Super Audio CD Transport, with Separate Power Supply Unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-box visible-sm visible-md visible-lg\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_tmp\/main_img\/esoteric\/p1x_main.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-box visible-sm visible-md visible-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/news\/2023\/news_grandioso_se_logo.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-box visible-sm visible-md visible-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSince 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"button-round\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/en\/content\/grandioso_se\"\u003eRead more about the SE evolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"button-round\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"button-round\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrandioso P1X SE key features\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e (New features of the SE model are shown with the icon.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/p1x\/grandioso_se_logo_icon.jpg\" width=\"301\" height=\"178\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“VRDS-ATLAS” Super Audio CD transport mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“ES-Link5” ultra-wide range digital transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo chassis configuration (main unit + power supply unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player” – in-house developed discrete clock module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock sync function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-feedback discrete DC regulators*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour independent toroidal power supply transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-floating top panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned pinpoint foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-faced Remote Control with thick aluminum fascia (RC-1333)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/en\/product\/vuk-p1xse\"\u003eVersion up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eservice from the Grandioso P1X to the P1X SE is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e* A discrete designed power regulator circuit that minimizes an amount of feedback while stabilizing supplying the power, realizes open and wide-spreading sound.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"button-round\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"button-round\"\u003eVRDS Atlas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"button-round\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eVRDS Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVRDS (Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System) 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. It also corrects any warpage of the disc dramatically improving the accuracy of both the optical pickup and the disc pit layer’s corresponding optical axis while also minimizing servo current. This all adds up to dramatically reduced disc read error for exceptional audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/p1x\/p1x_vrds_mecha2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eFrom NEO to ATLAS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been 16 years since the VRDS-NEO Super Audio CD transport mechanism first debuted in 2003. Improving on the NEO transport posed a difficult challenge, as it had long been praised as offering the highest audio reproduction performance in the industry. However, the design was totally reengineered from the ground up, resulting in a completely new platform that boasts unparalleled levels of structural refinement and audio fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" width=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/p1x\/p1x_vrds_atlas.jpg\" height=\"267\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eThe Highest Rigidity and Heaviest Construction in the History of VRDS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATLAS boasts the highest rigidity and weight in the history of VRDS mechanisms. With its larger new SS400 steel side panels and bridge, the ATLAS is 27% heavier (6.6kg mechanism unit, 13.5kg including base) than the NEO, achieving both exceptional rigidity and impressive tone. It also dampens any and all vibration that might adversely affect audio quality. The turntable is machined from solid duralumin for excellent audio quality, and its spindle features a newly designed thrust bearing system. This friction-free one-point spindle support system ensures smooth, noiseless turntable rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-dsp\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/p1x\/p1x_vrds_illust_en.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"Grandioso P1X\" height=\"255\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eWide \u0026amp; Low Center-of-Gravity Design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the keys to achieving the quietest mechanism in VRDS history is mechanical grounding technology that efficiently dampens vibration. By adopting a wide and low profile for the mechanism's design, the entire construction now features a low center of gravity. The turntable's drive system has also been refined and its motor moved to below the turntable from its previous position above the bridge, thus shortening the route for grounding vibration and greatly reducing mechanical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eElegant Tray Mechanism Operation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray’s form has been designed for the least possible resonance by minimizing hollowing, and boasts exceptionally smooth opening and closing operation with very little play. The use of special vibration-damping elastomer resin also further minimizes tray resonance during music playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/p1x\/p1x_vrds_tray.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"264\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eES-Link5 Digital Transmission\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsoteric’s own ES-Link digital interface utilizes HDMI cables for signal transmission. With the introduction of the P1X SE \/ D1X SE, ES-Link has been further upgraded to Ver. 5 and supports an even wider range of superior sound quality formats (Max. 22.5MHz DSD and 768kHz\/48-bit PCM). HDMI's multi-conductor structure permits full balance transmission of audio data and LR clock and bit clock signals.\u003cbr\u003eThis differs from regular digital transmission as signal modulation is not required on the sender side and demodulation processing is not required on the receiver side, thus dramatically reducing digital processing loads on the DAC side and enabling ideal digital transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eDual-Chassis Construction with Separate Power Supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P1X SE’s power supply, as a fundamental source of vibration, has from its very first iteration been designed and constructed as a separate yet integral unit in order to achieve the quietest possible disc read characteristics and higher audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/p1x\/p1x_rear.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eFour Independent Toroidal Power Supply Transformers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply incorporates a total of four independent toroidal transformers, which provide each circuit with a clean and powerful supply of electricity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grandioso P1X SE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esoteric.jp\/images\/products\/_esoteric\/p1x\/p1x_power_unit.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eLow-Feedback DC Regulators\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the P1X SE and D1X SE feature low-feedback discrete DC regulators. The reduction in feedback level helps achieve a vibrantly energetic sound that seemingly overflows with a sensation of openness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-title\"\u003eEDLC Super Capacitors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the P1X SE and D1X SE include EDLC* super capacitors throughout their power supply circuitry. The P1X utilizes a total of 38 EDLCs (with a combined capacity of 1,400,00μF or 1.4F), while the D1X features a total of 50 EDLCs (for a combined capacity of 1,300,000μF\/1.3F) for the pair. Through this maximization of power supply capacity, remarkable improvements in low-range resolution and audio quality have been achieved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* EDLC(Electric Double-Layer Capacitor): Developed as next-generation power devices for the electric vehicle industry, these capacitors are attracting wider attention as cutting-edge technology due to their exceptionally high capacitance.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpec description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_style\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" class=\"table table-bordered table-striped spec_table\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayable disc types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eSuper Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital audio outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv1_hi\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES-LINK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv1_hi\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXLR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e2 pairs\u003csmall\u003e(During Dual AES output, one connector each for left and right channels of a stereo pair)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv1_hi\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e1 pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClock input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv1_hi\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBNC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv2\"\u003eInput imepedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv2\"\u003eInput level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eSine wave 0.5 to 1.0Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv2\"\u003eInput frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e10MHz (±10ppm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv2\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv3\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eAC 220 - 240V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv3\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eAC 120V, 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv3\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eAC 220V, 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv2\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e20W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv2\"\u003eExternal dimensions\u003csmall\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(W×H×D)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv3\"\u003eMain unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e445 × 162 × 449mm\u003cbr\u003e17-⅝\" × 6-½\" × 17-¾\" (including protrusions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv3\"\u003ePower supply unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e445 × 132 × 452mm\u003cbr\u003e17-⅝\" × 5-¼\" × 17-⅞\" (including protrusions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv2\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv3\"\u003eMain unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e29kg \/ 64 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv3\"\u003ePower supply unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e24kg \/ 53 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"spec_lv0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003ePower cord set × 1\u003cbr\u003eDC power connection cord × 2\u003cbr\u003eHDMI cable × 1\u003cbr\u003eRemote control (RC-1333) × 1\u003cbr\u003eAA batteries × 2\u003cbr\u003eFelt pads × 8\u003cbr\u003eOwner's manual × 1\u003cbr\u003eWarranty card × 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThis product is available in three different power supply variations as shown in the chart above. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThe shape of the AC inlet and plug of the supplied power cord depends on the voltage rating and destination country.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Esoteric","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49873023893781,"sku":"ESGRANDP1XSES-OPEN","price":34800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1017\/0133\/files\/p1x_front.jpg?v=1760645900","url":"https:\/\/playbackdistribution.com\/products\/esoteric-grandioso-p1x-se-sacd-cd-transport-with-separate-power-supply-open-box","provider":"Playback Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}