Thanks Bill. So then who do I contact regarding upgrading my K-01 and K-03 players? TEAC refers me to Onkyo. The person I was referred to does not respond to my inquiry. Does anyone have the proper contact information? In the original post is says the upgrades will be done in California. TEAC is in Monticello, California. However Onkyo is in New Jersey.
Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners
Spoke today with the local Esoteric rep to get information on plans to upgrade existing K-01/K-03 users to the "X" model which is only sold overseas at this time. Here is the scoop. (Dates/$$ are only close estimates)
- Upgrades will be available in October 2014
- The upgrade will include the USB input mechanism to support 2.8 MHz DSD (Native Playback) and 384 MHz (PCM).
- There are several other upgrades to the K-01x/K-03x that are not included. (i.e. Upgrades to the DAC, Transport, etc that are direct descendants of the
Grandioso Model).
- Approx. cost is $1,000 (Not including 2-way shipping)
- The Upgrades will be provided in California
Info. on K-03x: http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/k03x/indexe.html
Beats having to buy a new DSD Dac in the meantime if patient.
Ciao
- Upgrades will be available in October 2014
- The upgrade will include the USB input mechanism to support 2.8 MHz DSD (Native Playback) and 384 MHz (PCM).
- There are several other upgrades to the K-01x/K-03x that are not included. (i.e. Upgrades to the DAC, Transport, etc that are direct descendants of the
Grandioso Model).
- Approx. cost is $1,000 (Not including 2-way shipping)
- The Upgrades will be provided in California
Info. on K-03x: http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/k03x/indexe.html
Beats having to buy a new DSD Dac in the meantime if patient.
Ciao
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I have also been TRYING to deal with ONKYO/INTEGRA Support and Service to get a repair diagnosis and cost for my P03U and also have a new conversation regarding the 02 series and K01; I am seeing long delays in getting answers out of Japan and Onkyo. Very frustrating...open message to ESOTERIC JAPAN..."please bring back the SOTA customer service Esoteric owners and prospects used to enjoy!!!" |
I don't know if this is old news to you guys but it sounds like the USB DSD upgrade has started in Japan already: http://www.esoteric.jp/products/vup/ |
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