I just recently purchased a reimyo transport and dac (777cdt and 999dac). I also own an esoteric SA 60. I listened to many players including the dcs. My thoughts are that you should hear the reimyo cdp 777 (single box player) and compare it to the dcs. The reimyo single box betters the dcs IMO. Also on your esoteric try a audio teckne power cord - it works magic on the SA 60 and betters the harmonix power cord that comes with the 777cdpj/777cdt. Your three choices are all good but the dcs is the best of your three IMO.
high end single box cdp's for redbook quality only
single box cdp's: redbook presentation only, other features are not my consideration.
esoteric x01-d2
wadia 781i
dcs puccini
requesting opinions from those who own or have auditioned at length any 2 of these 3 players in fully balanced mode.
pls do not shy from details of sonic differences, strengths / weaknesses in the range extremes,issues of top to btm fluidity, transparency, micro detail, forward vs laid back, btm end resolution, top end fullness, etc. all comments welcome provided they are based on your personal listening experience. i listen to a wide range of classical music, acoustic instruments, no electronica.
not interested in a/b with: wadia 581 models, esoteric x01 models other than the d2, arc cd7, emm, accuphase, meridian.
it is very helpful if you have your system posted or advise it. obviously, every system will benefit from a cdp that works to a system's strengths and lessens the system's weaknesses.
thanks kindly.
esoteric x01-d2
wadia 781i
dcs puccini
requesting opinions from those who own or have auditioned at length any 2 of these 3 players in fully balanced mode.
pls do not shy from details of sonic differences, strengths / weaknesses in the range extremes,issues of top to btm fluidity, transparency, micro detail, forward vs laid back, btm end resolution, top end fullness, etc. all comments welcome provided they are based on your personal listening experience. i listen to a wide range of classical music, acoustic instruments, no electronica.
not interested in a/b with: wadia 581 models, esoteric x01 models other than the d2, arc cd7, emm, accuphase, meridian.
it is very helpful if you have your system posted or advise it. obviously, every system will benefit from a cdp that works to a system's strengths and lessens the system's weaknesses.
thanks kindly.