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Glad to see these speakers getting some love. I was the FIRST U.S. dealer! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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The Boulder is a winner. It has that engaging, full, meat on the bones, musical sound just like the 2160 amp. Incredible amp. World class. The Esoteric is very very good as well, but 30 watts, so choose your speakers wisely.

core audio designs -- customization is possible and they are an absolute pleasure to work with. workmanship, fit, finish, etc are second to none. hi-fi racks ltd in the UK -- for something more straightforward design wise and economical.

Great to hear this Jim. Mine is fully broken in now and with the Omega XC, has taken my system at home to a whole new level. Just when I thought the Denali 6000s/v2 would be difficult to improve on....!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I don’t believe so.

I’ve had it playing non-stop. I’ve been listening again tonight and currently spinning The Essential Sade. A fantastic reissue and considerably better than the original Sade digital releases. I’m noticing tonight how composed it is with...

The K-03XD already had a firmware upgrade FWIW, adding MQA functionality. The process is here: K-03XD | DOWNLOADS | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

I had the K-01x, and older K-05 and a Grandioso K1. I always felt the older esoteric had “bite” and was over sibilant, and very detailed. I was then at one of the shows last year and walked into the Esoteric room. I could tell right away...

in the modern usage a hoax is the act of describing a set of true events as being a malicious deception, which effectively makes the "hoax" itself a hoax -- thereby, positively affirming the subject in question. so, i am going with the...

After warm up, I noticed soundstage wide to be one of the strong points. As good as anything I’ve tried. As the evening went on, soundstage depth, especially during a couple of live recordings, was superb. Definitely great layering as well. I...

I have. Yes.

But at $14K this is a “sweet spot” for those wanting a world class spinner. I would have gone for the K-01XD, but worried that cracking that $20K barrier (it’s $22K) would be too much for some. The $14K is more achievable and still delivers...

Ok, 6 discs in now. Color me VERY impressed. “Natural” is the word for this new XD series. Gone is the bite, digital sound of old Esoteric. It doesn’t have the “analogness” (if that’s a word) of Luxman, but what it has is dynamics, punch,...

These two beauties arrived today. I brought the K-03XD home to break in and really evaluate. I’m on my second CD and can’t believe how good this K-03XD sounds This isn’t your Father’s Esoteric! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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I should have mine in 2 weeks or so. I’ll have Mike & Rick (my employees) do a blind shootout Vs the K-03XD! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It doesn’t draw much power. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

No, the only NAD I own is the M17 v2. If you can ever score a SIT-3 (and the necessary resistors), you will be stunned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Man, as A.Wayne would say, you need some toooooooobs with those! My faves with AG: VAC VIVA Luxman MQ300 For solid state: SIT-3

Yes, but they are a hybrid of sorts. “In a Class D amp the input is first converted/encoded by a modulator into a pulse train (using pulse width, pulse density, or related modulatory techniques) that represents the amplitude variations of the...

a required selection for summertime grillin' and chillin' ...chicano batman | freedom is free

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I bought the same model for myself. I’m continually amazed at the picture quality. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Those are terrific cans! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

nice room -- very clean lines and elegant!! ...btw: i see in your current signature "Duelund USB" -- first time i am seeing this cable... is that a DIY cable?

For MSL or VDH? MSL is handled by Mofi. VDH is managed by the fellow who makes plastic covers for VPI turntables. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Haven’t read anything regarding that. Sorry if I missed it. I just haven’t found the VDH to be convincing enough over a MSL for the money. We brought in VDH and MSL at the same time for a comparison. I wanted to like the VDH, but the MSL just...

Now THIS is a great cartridge. We have several MySonicLabs carts in the store. They all hit 2-3 times above their price point. Neutral, fast, quiet, smooth on top, dynamic, great trackers. We had a couple of VDH’s and they were noisy as...

I wanted to revisit this thread and shed some light on the M9’s as I learn more and more about these incredible speakers: - The M9 does not have a power/active bass or "tunable" bass. It is a 4-way design with an active 2-way XO between the bass...

Yes exact same! I know!!! The A5’s are STUPID GOOD for the money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Toasty warm for someone up north. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Could be true. They don’t say peep. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It’s a beast! Terrific balls amp. Bass is “tube like” and the amp is very sweet sounding. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The pass is tube like in nature. A looser bass, like tubes. Warmer. The Sim has SLAM, dynamics, control and a buttery smooth top end. BIG soundstage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

LOL -- the ONLY way to listen to the grateful dead -- i remember a 6-month period where i listened to nothing but live shows. may 1977 was the sweet spot for me with the 5/8/77 barton hall show having the largest play-count. however, 1973 is pretty...

No, $10k “special”.

Agreed. What’s with this secret exclusive, private sale, you need a password BS? It’s no secret if everyone gets the same email. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Smart. Delete it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro