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Esoteric K-05XD review: exceptional high-end CD/SACD player with impressively pristine sonic presentation | What Hi-Fi?

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/esoteric-k-05xd

Thanks Puma Cat and Ozzy 🙏
I will try the Alpha xlr next week to find out If it is an improvement over my Synergistic Accelerator.

Those of you who have heard these interconnects, how do they compare? Sonic characteristics?
Should be used between an Esoteric K-05XD and a Diablo 300 with Magnepan 3.7.
Your input would be much...

Those of you who have heard these interconnects, how do they compare? Sonic characteristics?
Should be used between an Esoteric K-05XD and a Diablo 300 with Magnepan 3.7.
Your input would be much...

Esoteric K-05XD - Fidelity Magazine

Good to hear 😊 What was the major sonic difference?

Mike, how did the shootout go? 🤔🙏

Many Thanks George 🙏
Great to hear that it is not thin and analytical sounding like some older cdp’s from Eso sometimes can be described.
I’m sure the more expensive models are slightly better but...

Mike, could you please tell me If the bass is on the lean side of neutral or has this changed with the new XD-models? The older Esoteric cdp’s could often be described as thin/lean and analytical...

Thanks, much appreciated 🙏

What is the difference in house sound between the two brands?
I’m interested in Eso K-05XD or Lux D-07X. What are your thoughts? 🤔

Has anyone compared the Esoteric players to similarly priced Luxmans?

Any experience with the new K-05XD?
How does it compare to other similarly priced cd-players?

I auditioned various integrateds like Accuphase E800, Boulder 866,
Pass Int 250 but decided on a Diablo300. The new D333 will probably be an improvement but the price will be 50% higher.
The D300...

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Is the Alpha v2 the sweet spot in the Shunyata line of cables?

Thanks, would you say that the Nordost Frey/Tyr 2 are leaner sounding than the Shunyata Alpha?

Which speaker cables would you recommend for my Diablo 300 and Maggie 3.7’s? l’m currently using AQ Argent.
Leaning towards Shunyata Alpha or Nordost Frey/Tyr. What are your thoughts, an improvement...

Which speaker cables would you recommend for my Diablo 300 and Maggie 3.7’s? l’m currently using AQ Argent.
Leaning towards Shunyata Alpha or Nordost Frey/Tyr. What are your thoughts, an improvement...

When viewed from the front, left is left and right is right (D300)

Thanks, I currently have a Diablo 300 (dealer loan) driving my Maggie 3.7’s ….with ease. (Maximum volume is 25-27)
Very authoritative with a big soundstage 💪👌
Haven’t had the chance to listen to...

Thanks Mike 🙏
In what way is the sound of the Diablo 300 different from Pass 22/350.8?

Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Diablo 300 to a Pass XP22/X260/350.8 combo?
I have Magnepans.
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Mark, did you get the chance to compare the Diablo 300 to the int250 or Pass separates?
I am considering: Diablo 300, D’Agostino Progression int or Pass XP22/X350.8/X260.8 for my Maggie 3.7’s.
I...

Thanks 😊