ESOTERIC will launch the Grandioso K1XE and external power supply unit PS1XE on 1 November. The K1XE is an all-in-one SA-CD player equipped with the Master Sound Discrete DAC G2, while the PS1XE is supplied as an external power supply unit for the K1XE/N1.
ESOTERIC has announced the Grandioso K1XE and external enhanced power supply unit Grandioso PS1XE as new models in its flagship Grandioso series. Both will go on sale on 1 November 2026. The K1XE is priced at ¥3,800,000 before tax and ¥4,180,000 including tax. The PS1XE is priced at ¥1,400,000 before tax and ¥1,540,000 including tax.
The K1XE features the VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism and the next-generation discrete D/A converter Master Sound Discrete DAC G2. Its fully dual-mono internal design uses 5 power transformers. It has ES-LINK 5 digital inputs and supports upgrades to an integrated digital source system.
The PS1XE is an external enhanced power supply unit dedicated to the K1XE/N1 and features 4 independent power transformers. It separates the power supplies for the D/A and buffer stages, aiming to reduce noise and improve sound quality. The unit is designed to further draw out the performance of the K1XE.
The K1XE's features include extensive digital inputs, ES-LINK 5, a dual-mono DAC configuration and linear power supplied by 5 power transformers. The G2 generation is described as advancing through lower noise and further separation of the power lines.