Esoteric DV-50s,X-03 Vs Musical Fidelity Trivista


I currently own a Musical Fidelity Trivista SACD/CD Player. It has become my Reference player after trying a few others like the Sony SCD-1, Marantz Sa11S1, Sony SCD-XA777ES, Sony SCD-XA9000ES, Rotel RCD991 AE,Denon DCD SA-10,Shanling SCD T-200 and the Marantz SA-1. Although some of these players hold their own characteristic in music I have found that the Musical Fidelity Trivista Player is one of the most complete SACD/CD Players around in music reproduction. Not just for SACD playing but as well as for Redbook Cds. I am considering trying the Esoteric line to see how it compares to my Trivista and I will like to know if there is anyone who has heard both units and can share their experiences with both units. I know that the DV-50s is also a Universal DVD player but I have read that it is also an Outstanding SACD/CD Player.I also understand that every player will have the tendency of sounding different from one system to another due to cables,amplifiers,Interconnects and Preamp/Processors used but I just want to have an overall idea of what people think about both units.
Your comments will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much,

Carlos.

Queens, New York.
nypr2003

Showing 1 response by audiooracle

If you want something that will sound like your Trivista but be even better sounding, then I would recommend you try two possible players, the Bel Canto PL 1A is one of the finest souding universal players out there and when set up correctly, good power cords and isolation base, is shocking how good it can sound! I heard the Modwright Denon 3910 in my system and it sounded almost as good as the PL 1A and it costs only $4,000.00! This is one of the best deals in audio.

The Modright combines the great video quality of the Denon with a high end tube output stage, and an massive outboard power supply.

I used to sell the Esoterics and they are extemely well built but in my opinion they have a tendency to sound mechanical. Players like the Bel Canto and the Mod Wright are warmer and I think you would find them more to your taste.

There is also the amazing Audio Aero players which are extemely good but expenisve and although it is not tube the Remiyo Dac is amazing and very analog like.

But here is the other part of the question, why are you looking to change the Tri Vista? Perhaps there are other things you may need to address.