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In Reply to: RE: Esoteric K-03, X03SE or McIntosh MCD 500 posted by Steelhead on December 23, 2013 at 12:30:19
The system I plan to use the K-03 In. All solid state and decided upon by the musical ability of each.Preamp Marantz Reference S2, power amp McIntosh MC402, speakers Quad ESL 63 totally rebuilt including power supply by Electrostatic Solutions.
PJB
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The K03 is wonderful.
What do you like about it so much?
Mine will arrive Thursday.
PJB
Sounds very natural, beautifully made. One of the best I have heard at any price.
Esoteric K-03 player costs in the UK £11,495 ,incredibly according to one review the transport is audible when playing. some owners say it is too bright, having listened to earlier Esoteric models this stereo only obese player would not interest me at any price. Audition before purchase.
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The only better player I heard is the new DCS Vivaldi, again very natural
The K03 is not bright it is well balanced and controlled.
The drawing mechanism makes no noise it runs ultra smoothly
And yes the best is never the cheapest, but this is the norm for everything
The price in the UK seems obscene
you better move in another country that does not charge 20% VAT
dCs prices are also obscene another brand that is of absolutely no interest to me .
It appears that you have never heard a well setup mch system if you had you would probably not buy a stereo only player. TAS says re Esoteric K-03 RB CD not as good as other players but SACD very good. Anyway Merry Xmas to all.
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