This is an update on the Esoteric K-03XD vs. the K-01XD SE. I just installed the new K-01XD SE into my system so how does it compare to the K-03XD? It will require a few hundred hours of break in. That being said it has more punch, holographic presentation and extended reverb trails and seperation of instruments. I’m not going to say it blows my mind away with such nonsense because the K-03XD is a very good player but the K-01XD SE takes it to another level. I think it may be due to having 4 transformers instead of two and the 71 capaacitors vs. 26 in the K-03XD. Just my thought. Much respect to Jeff at Metafiaudio for making this happen and providing me the opportunity to make the upgrade!
ahhh.....the Marantz versus Esoteric debate. I wonder throughout the high end audio world (and wanna-be high end audio world) if there is a difference in the owners LISTENING ABILITIES (which is very different from "plain old hearing"), in addition to, a difference in bank accounts? I always see condescension by one of the groups on these threads....
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