“The Grandioso N1 is a DAC with astonishingly high-quality sound fundamentals, making it easy to monitor EQ changes. When applying EQ or effects, you can craft your desired sound, making the sound-shaping process enjoyable. I highly recommend that more people experience it.”

― Isao Kikuchi, Mastering Engineer, Mixer’s Lab

“The Grandioso N1 is a DAC with a clean, pure sound, free of any harshness. I particularly find its reproduction of space and airiness to be outstanding.”

― Katsutoshi Kitamura, Cutting Engineer, Mixer’s Lab

“When I first heard the Grandioso N1, I was struck by its abundant airiness and beautifully defined sound. It seems capable of helping create works with sound that feels pleasant to listen to.”

― Takuya Kato, Cutting Engineer, Mixer’s Lab

(Top and bottom left) The Grandioso N1 is used for analog disc cutting from digital masters at Mixer's Lab studio.
(Bottom right) The Esoteric development team and Mixer's Lab engineers. From left to right: Tetsuya Kato (Esoteric), Kazuhiro Sendo(Esoteric), Isao Kikuchi (Mixer's Lab), Katsutoshi Kitamura (Mixer's Lab), and Takuya Kato (Mixer's Lab).

Grandioso N1 – Network Player/DAC
The Grandioso N1 represents the pinnacle of Esoteric’s stereo D/A converter design. It incorporates the second-generation evolution of Esoteric’s proprietary discrete D/A converter technology, the Master Sound Discrete DAC G2. Featuring a fully dual-mono architecture and an exceptionally robust linear power supply, the Grandioso N1 delivers a sound character of remarkable smoothness, density, and physical presence, evoking the natural musicality and tactile realism of analog vinyl playback.
Grandioso N1 Product page

Founded in 1979, MIXER’S LAB primarily handles studio operations, including recording and mastering, CD and record production, and music distribution.
In 2017, it began cutting analog records. MIXER’S LAB's analog record productions have received high praise for their music production techniques. They won the Grand Prix Engineer Award at the “Music Awards Japan 2025” and the Best in Class Award in the Analog Disc category at the “Japan Professional Music Recording Awards” for three consecutive years.
Mixer’s Lab Web site

The design goal ofoteric is to recreate the original master sound.
Esoteric is a high end audio manufacturer established in 1987.
Based in Tokyo, all products (ranging from network audio players, SACD players, DACs to amplifiers) are hand built in our factory to exacting standards. Cutting edge technologies, engineering excellence, state-of-the-art Japanese craftsmanship and passion for innovation － all coming together to unveil new dimensions in musical experience.