The N-01XE arrives bursting with tech for a no-compromise sound
soteric has launched the N-01XE, its latest music streamer which promises to blend an “exquisite metal construction” with high-grade components for an “authentic, emotionally engaging sound”.
At its heart, the N-01XE incorporates Esoteric’s Master Sound Discrete DAC, boasting the brand’s second-generation ‘G2’ architecture for what it teases as a “breathtakingly powerful” and dynamic performance.
The DAC chip itself uses a dual-mono configuration with independent power transformers for left and right channels, contributing to what Esoteric describes as “a smooth, natural, and remarkably analogue-like sound”.
The Discrete DAC G2 has been built using high-precision ‘MELF’ resistors and Esoteric’s board-mounting technologies for a more powerful, musical and dynamic audio signature.
Further, Esoteric’s own ‘Network Engine G4’ promises “top-of-the-line” processing power thanks to its powerful CPU and dedicated linear power supply, a configuration that aims to reduce distortion and contribute to the new player’s “smooth, richly detailed” character.