N-01XD SE

Read the features

Maintain the unit up-to-date

Ensure that the unit firmware is up-to-date, and install the latest firmware if older version is shown.
The latest firmware versions are shown below.

I/F Firmware: v3.20a *

*v3.20a is an official release version of T3.20.

Using the unit as a Network Player.

Ensure that the network firmware is up-to-date, and install the latest firmware if older version is shown.
The latest firmware version is shown below.

Networrk Module Firmware: v21.0b

Install the Esoteric Sound Stream to your computer.
If the Esoteric Sound Stream is already installed to your computer, check the software version and update to the latest version.
The latest version is shown below.

Android：v4.6
iOS：v3.4.0

Using the unit as a USB DAC by connecting a computer.

Install the USB Driver to establish the connection with your computer.
If you use a Macintosh computer, installing a USB Driver is not required, unless Bulk Pet connection is chosen.
The latest version is shown below.

Windows：v1.0.31
Macintosh：v1.0.6 (compatible with Bulk Pet)

Install the Esoteric HR Audio Player to your computer.
If the ESOTERIC HR Audio Player is already installed to your computer, check the software version and update to the latest version.
The latest version is shown below.

Windows: v1.0.0.25
Macintosh: v1.0.0.18

How to confirm the Firmware version

Hold press the “MENU” button on the front panel until the display shows setting menu (MENU2).
Press the “MENU” button repeatedly until the display shows “F/W ver.”.
While “F/W ver.” is shown, press the “>” button to check other firmware versions.

How to update the Firmware

Windows

Download the “I/F Firmware”, and “ USB with MQA” (ZIP files) in the Firmware section below, and, unzip the downloaded files.
Follow the instruction of the “I/F Firmware Update Instruction Manual” listed below, and perform the I/F Firmware update.

I/F Firmware Release Note

Release Date	Version	Descriptions
6/6/2025	3.20a	Changed control when CLK=IN setting to improve sound quality. Fixed a problem where audio may not be played back correctly when receiving ESLINK STEREO mode. Support for key operation of wireless remote control RC-1339 MODEL logo changed to animation.

Refer the instruction of the “I/F Firmware Update Instruction Manual” listed below for detail.

How to update the Network Module Firmware

Besides the main unit firmware update, the N-01XD SE requires network module firmware update.
To do so, simply turn on the N-01XD SE and open the Esoteric Sound Stream app on your tablet/smartphone, the app automatically updates the network module firmware.
*When using the RAAT-only mode, the Esoteric Sound Stream app and the product are not connected, so the latest network module firmware cannot be checked on the app. The latest network module firmware can be checked on the app.

How to update the USB Driver

Windows
Download the latest “Esoteric USB Audio Driver for Windows” (ZIP file) in the Software/Drivers section below. Then, unzip the downloaded file, and execute the ESOTERIC ASIO USB driver.exe to install.

Refer the instruction of the “ Installation guide for the ESOTERIC ASIO USB DRIVER” listed below for detail.

Macintosh
Download the latest “Esoteric USB Audio Driver for Macintosh” (ZIP file) in the Software/Drivers section below. Then, unzip the downloaded file, and execute the ESOTERIC USB AUDIO.pkg to install.