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In Reply to: RE: Which one should I go for Esoteric SA10 or Marantz 11S2 or 15S2 posted by Jim Treanor on April 22, 2012 at 11:57:09:
> > Because opinions vary--for many reasons, including individual associated-equipment setups, listening environments, and listening preferences--they're probably not going to be that helpful to you. So if it's at all possible (and I appreciate the difficulty of doing so these days), I'd second the suggestion to do your own listening evaluation before you spend your money. < <
Agreed, however one could loosely come to a pseudo conclusion per each unit without really having to hear 'em in comparison to each other. The fact is that both the Esoteric and the Marantz have a built-in "house" sound that is both unique ... and different.
Ex: If you prefer more warmth, body and punch to the music, or you system as a whole is in need of such intervention, the Marantz could very well be the ticket. If you require a more transparent faster, wider more traditional type "leaner" digital sound, the Esoteric would ...
Kinda like choosing between a Lyra and a Benz, you'd probably know 'going-in' what to expect.
That said, obviously a home demo would provide you the sonic answers on a more conclusive basis.
tb1
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Topic - Which one should I go for Esoteric SA10 or Marantz 11S2 or 15S2 - Mahler and Bach 14:32:06 04/21/12 ( 34)
- RE: Which one should I go for Esoteric SA10 or Marantz 11S2 or 15S2 - tmsorosk 04:11:51 05/1/12 ( 1)
- RE: Which one should I go for Esoteric SA10 or Marantz 11S2 or 15S2 - Mahler and Bach 12:06:43 05/3/12 ( 0)
Did you decide on the player? - milpai 10:35:01 04/26/12 ( 7)
- RE: Did you decide on the player? - Mahler and Bach 13:50:25 04/28/12 ( 0)
RE: Did you decide on the player? - Mahler and Bach 13:06:25 04/28/12 ( 5)
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- RE: Good Choice - You and Milpai Get It! - Mahler and Bach 12:10:21 05/3/12 ( 0)
RE: Did you decide on the player? - Robert C. Lang 20:14:21 04/30/12 ( 1)
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RE: Did you decide on the player? - milpai 10:10:03 04/30/12 ( 0)
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- RE: Marantz SA11 S2 vs. Esoteric X-05 in my system - Mahler and Bach 19:38:11 04/23/12 ( 0)
RE: Which one should I go for Esoteric SA10 or Marantz 11S2 or 15S2 - Jim Treanor 11:57:09 04/22/12 ( 10)
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RE: Which one should I go for Esoteric SA10 or Marantz 11S2 or 15S2 - TBone 04/22/12 12:40:21 04/22/12 ( 0)
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