Esoteric announce Grandioso N1T network transport

[brodricj]

Esoteric have finally relented to my constant badgering and announced the N1T.

Grandioso N1T | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

Grandioso's first streaming player. A network audio transport that can be used in combination with the monaural DAC Grandioso D1X SE for the brand's best streaming playback.

www.esoteric.jp

 

[brodricj]

For astute Esoteric observers there is mention in the N1T documentation of a new Grandioso master clock generator G1X SE (yet to be officially announced).

 

[Ritmo]

I wonder if Peter from Lumin can comment if the new Grandioso N1T operates with the Lumin software like the N-01XDSE?

 

[Rnrmf]

I wonder if Peter from Lumin can comment if the new Grandioso N1T operates with the Lumin software like the N-01XDSE?

I'd assume so because the Esoteric Sound Stream app operates this new streamer as well.

 

[Ritmo]

I'd assume so because the Esoteric Sound Stream app operates this new streamer as well.

Great point. Thx

 

[brodricj]

I wonder if Peter from Lumin can comment if the new Grandioso N1T operates with the Lumin software like the N-01XDSE?

The question is, is the Esoteric Network engine G4 an OEM Lumin hardware?
I've just been informed of the price, the number is eye-watering. I'll leave it to @Mike to announce the official MSRP.

 

[Mike]

Haven’t heard anything official yet.

 

[brodricj]

N1T has Lumin U2 pedigree....have a look at the network module side-by-side. The similarities are unmistakable.

 

[brodricj]

I ordered N1T. Originally I was told March delivery but that has now been pushed back to June. Apparently world wide demand for N1T has been far higher than Esoteric was expecting.

 

[Ritmo]

The US distributor of Esoteric had the N1T at the Florida International Audio Expo in Tampa last week. It was part of an all Grandioso system with very large PMC speakers. The whole system sounded great.

 

[brodricj]

That is interesting. I ordered mine the day after it was announced and I'm told April delivery. Your distributor must have more influence than mine.

 

[SCAudiophile]

That is interesting. I ordered mine the day after it was announced and I'm told April delivery. Your distributor must have more influence than mine.

Could it simply be the availability schedule for the Australia and other market build options after japan roll-out then US (?)

 

[brodricj]

I know they get built in batches, one model at a time. What I don't know is if a batch build includes 100/120/230V versions or are single voltage specific. It might be that a 120V batch was built before a 230V batch, hence it's been seen in Florida. I don't recall Mike mentioning MSRP yet.

 

[Mike]

I know they get built in batches, one model at a time. What I don't know is if a batch build includes 100/120/230V versions or are single voltage specific. It might be that a 120V batch was built before a 230V batch, hence it's been seen in Florida. I don't recall Mike mentioning MSRP yet.

$28k

 

[brodricj]

$28k

That is very close to the Australian RRP. Australian prices always include tax, I guess the MSRP is always + state tax (if any). Right?
I have the Singapore price US$40K. So there is some interesting pricing depending on international distributor.

 

[brodricj]

Pricing in other markets has been released

• UK: £34,999.00
• EU: €35,000.00

I haven't seen any reports of new N1T owners taking delivery, although we are still very early in March.

 

[brodricj]

That is interesting. I ordered mine the day after it was announced and I'm told April delivery. Your distributor must have more influence than mine.

My bad. Expected delivery mid to late June (not April).