Press release

Esoteric Network Players Obtain JPLAY Certification
Expanding network playback flexibility with optimized support for the iOS “JPLAY App”

05-15-2026

TAMA, TOKYO, JAPAN, MAY 15, 2026 – Esoteric is pleased to announce that its network players and network transports have received official certification (JPLAY Certified) from the network playback platform, JPLAY.

Esoteric's network products have long supported a variety of listening environments, including Roon Ready, music streaming services, and compatibility with various OpenHome/DLNA apps. With this certification, the stability and usability of the JPLAY App for iOS/iPadOS have now been officially verified.

The JPLAY App is an UPnP/DLNA control app featuring a proprietary streaming engine. With this optimization, Esoteric Network Player’s users can further expand their playback options across Esoteric’s lineup, from the latest flagship models to previous network products.

JPLAY Certified Overview
  • JPLAY App Optimization: The JPLAY App for iOS devices will recognize supported Esoteric products as optimal renderers, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced performance.
  • Enhanced Listening Flexibility: In addition to existing supported platforms like Roon and Audirvana, you can now select the JPLAY App as your control interface.
  • Stable and Refined Playback Environment: JPLAY App provides a stable user experience when playing music from streaming services like Tidal and Qobuz, as well as from network servers (NAS, etc.).

 

Eligible Models
[Current Products]
  • Network Player/DAC Grandioso N1, N-01XD SE
  • Network DAC Preamplifier N-05XE
  • Network Audio Transport Grandioso N1T
[Discontinued Products]
  • Network Player/DAC N-01XD, N-01, N-05
  • Network DAC Preamplifier N-05XD
  • Network Audio Transport N-03T

 

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Grandioso N1
Grandioso N1T
N-01
N-01XD
N-01XD SE
N-03T
N-05
N-05XD
N-05XE