I have the xo3se and couldn't be happier--great cdp --just takes time to break in and as I have recently added better ic's pwr cords and new speaker cable the quality of the sound continues to climb --it is easy to blame one componet for something without first realizing that it was the pwr cord or downstream effect that was the root problem --great cdp can't go wrong with it --I believe it is the sweet spot in their line-up --rich
Esoteric CD player to buy, please help
I am about to pull a triger on Esoteric cd player. I decided on the Esoteric becuase of their transport, realabilty and sound quality. I chose two models in their line: new x-05 and x-03se. But I cant decide whcih one to get. I do not have a way to demo them both so I have to count on somebody's opinion. I listen only red book cds. Which one do you think should I get. May be you had an opportunity to demo both. Does anybody out threre had a chance to listent new x-05?
Please advise and help. I am buying for a long time and do not want to make a wrong choice.
My system is
Antique Sound Lab Flora DT tube pre-amp.
Plinius SA-201 solid-state 250 watt amplifier.
Speakers: Usher 8571MK2
Interconnects: Acrolink 2070
Speaker cables: Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun
Power cables: Vh Audio Airsines
System runs from 2 (front end and amplifier) 20amp dedicated lines.
Thank you. Gregory.
Please advise and help. I am buying for a long time and do not want to make a wrong choice.
My system is
Antique Sound Lab Flora DT tube pre-amp.
Plinius SA-201 solid-state 250 watt amplifier.
Speakers: Usher 8571MK2
Interconnects: Acrolink 2070
Speaker cables: Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun
Power cables: Vh Audio Airsines
System runs from 2 (front end and amplifier) 20amp dedicated lines.
Thank you. Gregory.