Grandioso P1 vs P1X SE
The P1X SE's dsd support is DSD256 against the Grandioso P1's DSD64, its weight 29 kg (64 lbs) against 26.93 kg (59 lbs), and its height 162 mm against 162.56 mm. Both share bit depth (48-bit).
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DigitalCD PlayersDigital Audio Players
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$9,125 - $58,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Grandioso P1
The Esoteric Grandioso P1 is a reference-grade separate Super Audio CD/CD transport designed for use with a compatible external DAC, such as the Grandioso D1. It features Esoteric’s VRDS-NEO VMK-3.5-20S disc mechanism, a rigid chassis, and a separate external power-supply unit. The transport supports Super Audio CDs, CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, and provides ES-LINK, dual XLR digital outputs, coaxial S/PDIF, and i.LINK outputs. Word-clock and 10 MHz external-clock inputs support synchronization with compatible external clock sources.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 48-bit
- DSD Support
- DSD64
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- ES-LINK, XLR, i.LINK, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444.5 × 162.56 × 447.7 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 26.93 kg (59 lbs)
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
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