Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric


Budget is $10k.

I want something that plays SACDs as well as redbook.

Must have US service available.

I mention Esoteric as they appear to be one of the few still pushing the envelope as well as supporting SACD in this price range.

gthirteen

K-05XD is Esoteric’s entry level SACD player ($12k)

I bought one last year, great cdp!

gthirteen

Nice budget of $10K. Esoteric, Luxman and Marantz are available for your listening pleasure. Staying tuned.

 

Happy Listening!

Sony XA5400ES Discussion Here

bought lightly used one 2-1/2 years ago

I have re-discovered my too-many cd/sacds, I try not to, but actually buying used CD/SACDs they sound that good. Before hearing this unit, buying only LPs.

confirm remote included, text mentions it, no photo

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It's a SALAD, not just a DAC,

it's how many DAC's? Over-Sampling; Re-Clocking; Anti-Jitter physical and software; Filters; Shaping, OEM proprietary tricks, .....

 

 

I have an Esoteric UX-3 I purchased new in 2012, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.