Bad Esoteric K-01XD player replaced by Esoteric and Overture AV (Delaware)

MyFairLady333

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I bought a new Esoteric K-01XD SACD player in January. Just missed out on the last of the black ones.

The sound was wonderful, but It could not play SACDs that had a multi-channel layer, which are most of my SACDs. Working with the great folks at Overture (Wilmington, DE), I promptly received a brand new Esoteric K-01XD SACD player. Salutations to Overture AV in Wilmington, DE and to Esoteric in Japan, who I suspect have had supply line challenges with this dreadful pandemic.

BTW, the serial number on my player that was part of the bad production run was 130002. Thanks - Gerry
 

BDH55

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I bought a new Esoteric K-01XD SACD player in January. Just missed out on the last of the black ones.

The sound was wonderful, but It could not play SACDs that had a multi-channel layer, which are most of my SACDs. Working with the great folks at Overture (Wilmington, DE), I promptly received a brand new Esoteric K-01XD SACD player. Salutations to Overture AV in Wilmington, DE and to Esoteric in Japan, who I suspect have had supply line challenges with this dreadful pandemic.

BTW, the serial number on my player that was part of the bad production run was 130002. Thanks - Gerry
Thanks for the heads up but you are making me nervous as I recently ordered a new K-01XD that is supposed to be here in the next couple weeks. Just hoping that everything has since been sorted out since you bought it in January. Although speaking of January, did it take six months to sort out the issue, OR was that just the delay in getting your replacement to you?
 

MyFairLady333

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Thanks for the heads up but you are making me nervous as I recently ordered a new K-01XD that is supposed to be here in the next couple weeks. Just hoping that everything has since been sorted out since you bought it in January. Although speaking of January, did it take six months to sort out the issue, OR was that just the delay in getting your replacement to you?
Esoteric became aware of the problem as I was in contact with Overture AV in Wilmington, DE. I did not have to jump through any "hoops" - the response from both manufacturer and retailer was rapid, positive, and outstanding. Any delay was related to Covid-related damage to distribution channels. I think both Esoteric and Overture are excellent and honest companies.
 

Jake Purches

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I bought a new Esoteric K-01XD SACD player in January. Just missed out on the last of the black ones.

The sound was wonderful, but It could not play SACDs that had a multi-channel layer, which are most of my SACDs. Working with the great folks at Overture (Wilmington, DE), I promptly received a brand new Esoteric K-01XD SACD player. Salutations to Overture AV in Wilmington, DE and to Esoteric in Japan, who I suspect have had supply line challenges with this dreadful pandemic.

BTW, the serial number on my player that was part of the bad production run was 130002. Thanks - Gerry
How are you getting multi-channel from this machine then?
 

Nemal1

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I’m about to order mine having sold my K-01x.
being told mid October due to chip shortages and the pandemic is still raging strong.
 

Big Dog RJ

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Now that's what I call service! Especially with covid... who knows when this virus will ever be irradicated. It has changed the world!

I sincerely believe you're enjoying those fine tunes!
Woofty woof!
RJ
 

Nemal1

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My new clock and Mexcel cable arrived yesterday. Ordered K-01d player due sometime in October which is slower than usual due to material supplies and the pandemic still raging in Japan
 

Nemal1

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All I need now are my speakers and CD player.
I can only listen to vinyl through my headphones at present, but thanks for the well wishes
 
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Nemal1

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Been on order for around 3 months and current 4 month waiting time. Hope yo have my system complete again by late October
 

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