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LINN AKURATE CD vs ESOTERIC X-05
Hi Alpha, I stand corrected, however I'm now confused as to why the X-05 is $1000 more. It seems to me that the SA-50 has superior dacs and inputs to access these dacs. Is the price differential due to the X-05 build, transport or performance?Like... 
LINN AKURATE CD vs ESOTERIC X-05
I was lead to believe they both had an MSRP in at $5995. 
LINN AKURATE CD vs ESOTERIC X-05
I like the Esoteric. It is amazing in it's detail. Plays SACD's and redbook as good as, or better, then anything I've heard in it's price range.The warmth you may be looking for will have to come from the rest of your rig but everything you say yo... 
Anyone tried the K2HD mastering CDs?
I really enjoy the sampler and I have a couple of the classical releases. I think they are worth it (premium lables such as MFSL or SHM-CD or priced in the same league)Try the sampler to get a good feel for it.Unlike SACD's the can be burned. 
Esoteric SA-50???
Sounds exciting, but wouldn't it overlap the X-05.Esoteric is really confusing with it's product line. 
Left on DVD Too long ? sad mistake ?
I never turn off my digital players. They work better that way. My cd player hasn't been off since I got it(save for the odd power outage)You should be fine. 
Tube amps that kick ass?
Coincident Dragon PP211 is the most dynamic tube amp I've expirenced. May be difficult to audition but well worth the effort. I'm not exagerating by saying there really is nothing like it 
Esoteric SA-50???
32 bit dual mono dacs out of the D 05 Has anyone heard it? 
Mystical Performances
Keith Jarrett-The Complete Bluenote RecordingsTry 'I Fall in Love So Easily/The Fire Within' on disc 4 or 'Desert Sun' on disc 6 
Just when you thought it was safe to go 16:9..
Stretching some actress's butt superwide might make it worth it! 
Ear Candy: Most startling recordings.
Here's a few on CDMusic from the Hearts of the Masters-Jack Dejohnette and Foday Musa SusoReinhard Flatishler and Mega Drums-Layers of TimeMaster of Chinese Percussion-Yim Hok-man (K2HD)Startling dynamic ear candy 
Mark Knophler; recommended music??
Sailing Into Philadelphia is great 
In Europe, owning Coincident Super Victory/ TV IV?
Hi Azh,I'm sure that there are Total Victories in Europe.If you are corresponding with Mr. Blume perhaps he can arrange an audition with one of his clients who would probably be more than happy to show off the their Total Victories.Good Luck. 
How can you tell if a recording is in mono?
Hi Dkidknow,As much as it takes some getting used to,this is the way alot of recordings where made in the early to mid sixties when engineers where fooling around with their relatively new 'stereo' process.Listen to the Look of Love on the famous ... 
In Europe, owning Coincident Super Victory/ TV IV?
Hi Azh,The combination would sound awesome I'm using the Frankensteins and they have more than enough to power my modded Coincident Triumphs that use the exact same mid driver from both the Super Victory and TV IIII. These amazing amps are also dr...