In Reply to: RE: Thinking about upgrading my SACD player posted by JayG on March 13, 2012 at 09:51:39:
>>I was generally pleased with the sound but I felt that if fell short of my analogue set-up which I sold after we downsized. This was really not a fair comparison since my analogue system which consisted of a SME 20/2 TT, SME V arm and Shelter 90X cartridge was on an entirely differ level.<<
>>The SQ was much more analogue sounding than before. I found the sound more relaxed, engaging and dimensional. Sure, it may not quite measure up to my former analogue system playing 45 rpm disc but at times it gets very close.<<
Never been a big Esoteric fan, but your above statement can easily be related to my own experiences using alternative digital players vs top-grade vinyl.
To that end, if I was in the market, I'd consider auditioning the X05 based on your recommendation here alone.
tb1
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