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esoteric x-01, ux-1 etc reliable?
Fplanner2000 - Thanks for your information. But I think it's a very poor excuse for not improving the sound quality. Not only they are using cheaper transports on newer models, also in many people's opinion the sound of X-01 D1 is not to the level... 
esoteric x-01, ux-1 etc reliable?
I am contacting Alex for transport problems. In my opinion, the fist generation VRDS-NEO is so far the best transport ever produced. Combined with Alex's modification, the NWO-3.0GO-SE makes the sound so natural that one just feels every penny spe... 
esoteric x-01, ux-1 etc reliable?
I now have two (2) APL modified NWO-3.0GO-SE with transport problems. One: the disc tray will not extend out for disc loading although the display shows "open". The player operated properly before.Two: the disc tray will not extend when Open/Close... 
APL NWO-2.5T A Review of a Classic CD Player
StereotaipeiI have 2.5T now which was upgraded from 2.5. I found a slight reduction of the speaker toe-in angle (about 3 degrees) and increase of speaker distance (1.5 cm) could improve treble (violin at highs) and soundstage. Of course enough bre... 
APL Esoteric X-01
MmakshakDo you mean to compare between NWO-2.5 and Analogue? Was NWO directly hooked up to the power amps without passing through the pre? 
APL NWO2.5 ?
GuidocoronaComparing the sound with or without my pre-amplifier from NWO-2.5, the former is slightly less transparent and has weaker impact. I will not use strong words as "detrimental to overall sound". The same pre was a perfect match with my CE... 
APL NWO2.5 ?
AlexI tried to compare NWO-2.5 with or without passing through my pre-amplifier (tubed, famous brand). My pre-amp just restricted performance of NWO on transparency and dynamics. It is very sad that I have to retire my pre-amp from the system. 
APL NWO2.5 ?
Audiosu 12-25-06My sincere suggestion to you: Upgrade to NWO-2.5 first before spending money in amplifier and speakers. Use NWO, which is a recognized SOTA source, as base to see if further upgrading is necessary and appropriate. 
APL Esoteric X-01
"When is digital going to get the soul of music?" I just reached to this point last week when APL NWO-2.5, modified from UX-1,arrived. It has now superseded my high-end Vinyl source for enjoying natural music with much more dynamic and extension o...