Recent content by mostlybaffled

Not exactly. @GSOphile helpfully pointed out the G2 DAC in the Grandioso N1. I then had a look on the Esoteric website. I did not have a really thorough look, but they seem to say that the N-05-XE also has a G2 DAC. Now this may well be a simpler version; they're at opposite end of the...

You're right; it's working very well. I tried one of their class A amps which sounded wonderful but ran quite hot. I was also a bit worried they might not be able to drive my previous speakers. The S 02 is A/B and sounds great. I have a very helpful Esoteric dealer close by which is great...

Thanks for pointing that out. I was not aware of the discrete DAC G2. It may take a while before that trickles down to the K-01-XD SE I suppose.

I totally agree with your point about Esoteric amplification. I have also come across the idea that the digital sources are so good in part due to their analogue components. Did you compare the K1X with an N1 of the same generation? I'm interested in why there would be a big difference in...

Good to know, thanks. I would hope the Solo might have some synergy withthe K-01.

Thanks. The Audio Research Ref 6 has a very good reputation, so the Esoteric Solo must be excellent.

Hi, My system at the moment is the K-01-XD CD player, the C-03-XS pre-amp, the N-03-T streamer and the S-02 power amp, all Esoteric. Speakers are Marten Parker Trio Diamond Edition. My idea was to upgrade until I am just below the lofty Grandiose level. There does not seem to be a pre-amp in...