Audiophilepure

https://pt.audio/2026/08/14/esoteric-n-01xd-se-network-player-dac-review

It is also the finest DAC I have reviewed to date. That statement is not based solely on absolute sonic performance, although the N-01XD SE certainly delivers it. It reflects the complete ownership experience: the engineering, industrial design, streaming implementation, operational stability, flexibility, and, above all, the confidence that every part of the product was developed with a unified purpose. I could easily imagine living with this component for many years without feeling the need to chase the next incremental improvement. When the review period ended, packing the N-01XD SE for return was more difficult than usual. That is perhaps the strongest endorsement I can offer. Of all the digital components that have passed through my system, this is the one I would most seriously consider purchasing for myself. It did not simply impress me—it changed my expectations for what an integrated digital source can achieve.