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Esoteric K-03X Runin RCA & XLR Outputs Separately?

I have a relatively new unit which I have run in one of the settings (no upsampling and no filters) using the RCA outputs. I wanted to compare my RCA cable with a different type of XLR cable. I am finding that there is some glare and harshness listening with the XLR cable. I am wondering would some of the differnce be due to significantly less time playing using the XLR output circuitry?

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guidocorona
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Turn on 4X upsampling and S_dly2 filter... Give the player 500 hours of further break-in. You should experience the hardness to disappear, while sound will gain stage, solidity, imaging, frequency extension, and musicality.

If this setting were not warm enough for you, switch to S_dly1.

G.
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
Hi Bluewolf.... Unfortunately, I have no experience at all with 8X upsampling options... If the progressive pattern of smoothing and opening up found on 0X, 2X, and 4X holds true on 8X, you might find the setting preferable to 4X. On the other hand, if 8X had been added purely for marketing rather than musical reasons, it might introduce some artifacts of peakiness in the treble region... The only way to find out is to try it, and break it in. Please let me know your 8X vs 4X comparative opinions.

Best, Guido
guidocorona
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Hy Zephyr, what does 8X do that is not completely of your liking?

G.
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