I am also looking at either digital source. I was fortunate enough to have auditioned the Esoteric UX-3 and DV-60 in my system, thanks to Paul at Imagine HiFi. I am now in the process of looking for a dealer who would be willing to loan me a C5xe. In which time, I should be able to decide which one to get. I wonder if the used market on 'gon is any indication of an equipments performance. Case in point, there's quite a few Esoteric's being sold in the used market and almost none of the C5xe or Ayre equipment for that matter. The assumption I have about this observation is that C5xe owners are happier and are keeping their equipment compared to Esoteric owners who are selling their equipment who might have had failed expectations or feel they can do better with another equipment. Just a thought. Anyway, I can't wait to get a C5xe in my system so I can determine for myself which one works for me.
ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE
I am looking for an SACD player with great redbook as well.
My price range is $5000.00 with a $7500.00 maximum. It seems nearly impossible to hear the Esoteric X-03 along
with the Ayre C5XE. I'd prefer to buy after hearing both together. Has anybody out there heard the two together, or
personally owns either and can venture their opinion as to the quality of sound that each produces?
My price range is $5000.00 with a $7500.00 maximum. It seems nearly impossible to hear the Esoteric X-03 along
with the Ayre C5XE. I'd prefer to buy after hearing both together. Has anybody out there heard the two together, or
personally owns either and can venture their opinion as to the quality of sound that each produces?