Originally Posted by
NorthStar
I think that the Esoteric K-03 CD/SACD player (less Blu-ray/DVD playback capability, and multichannel surround sound), sounds better than the Oppo BDP-105, but not sure though in its modified tubed form. ..The ModWright 105 might just beat the Esoteric K-03 from stereo SACDs and CDs listening.
* One guy I know, Jim, said that it sounds better (Modwright 105) than his previous two high end digital playback machines; one at $18,000 and the other at $30,000! ...Let me find that link and I'll post it right here.