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In Reply to: RE: Esoteric K-05X...any recommendations? posted by 71463 on March 27, 2016 at 06:17:51
I am the owner of an Esoteric K-01X player. It replaces an Oppo BDP-105 player that was good as a playback unit. However there is no comparison between the two players as there shouldn't be when comparing the build and prices of both units. My reason for replying is that with this unit it is far from being clean and clinical. Perhaps that was more evident with the older K-05X? The soundstage is so wide and deep it amazes me that it was in the recording prior to the player being inserted in my system, I just never heard it with the Oppo. Instruments have their proper timbre and vocals both male and female sound natural. I am running the K-01X into an Audio Research Ref5 SE preamplifier. If I had believed every comment about the Esoteric players, I would have never bought one.
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Thanks! for sharing- Sharpstat.
I do enjoy Esoteric spinners for SACD playback only.
I find the regular CD playback too lean and dry for my taste.
That isn't evident on the K-01X player. This post would make more sense if you heard the new players. I do remember reading your comments before when I was inquiring about purchasing one. To quote Hendrix, "You've got your God and so do I"! ;)
Good to read- it is not difficult to replace any Oppo spinner.
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