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Luxman D03X vs D10X

Folks,

I have been seriously contemplating moving from Luxman D03X to Luxman D10X.. But before I do such a thing, I'd like to do thorough research and any help or advice from someone who have owned these or not, would be great. Here are some spec details. The D03X uses Texas Instruments PCM1795 DA chips with SNR of 123db and a sample max rate of 200Khz resolution of 32bits. The D10X employs ROHMs BD34301EKV DA chips with SNR of 130db and a sample maxx rate of 768Khz and resolution of 32bits. How much of audible difference would these make? also the D10X support SACD decoding.. thanks in advance..

rman9
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tomcarr
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A few months ago I brought home a McIntosh MCD600 and compared it to my Luxman D-03X.

The Mac added a bit of lower midrange warmth which sounded very pleasant heard through my B&W 803 D3s.

The 600 also has a volume control. So I removed my preamp and connected the 600 directly to my PS Audio M1200 monoblocks.

Clarity became even better.

The 600 is my only source. Very happy with the sound. So happy I bought a second 600 as a backup in case it needs repair and I wouldn't be able to listen to the system for awhile.

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jafant
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All-

are you guys still enjoying the D-03x player in 2026.  If so, try a Wireworld Silver Electra7 power cord.

 

Happy Listening!

toronto416
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The previous discussion from a few years ago centred on the D-03x vs the D-10x, but in the meantime Luxman released the D-07x which sits between the two in the lineup.  The D-07x is an SACD player that uses the same transport and DAC chips as the D-10x and so is closer to it in sound.  Anyone looking to upgrade from the D-03 to the D-10x should take a close look at the D-07X as well.

The D-03x has been replaced by the D-03R, and there is also an updated 'Centennial' version of the D-10x in the works. 

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jafant
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toronto416

Have you auditioned the new D-03R cd player?  I would like to learn about  the upgrades. Sonic improvements?

 

Happy Listening!

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