Esoteric K-03 on the way!
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NorthStar
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Cool Jeff, I've heard lots of good things about that player.
Excellent Jeff!!
NorthStar
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I've also read somewhere that it comes on a crate, and that you need a forklift to transport it! :what: :amazing:
Rtan
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Congrats Jeff...look forward for some feedback.:woot:
Colin,
I look forward to your feedback on the Esoteric. I know what rocky a road the past year or so has been. Please keep us posted.
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Great Colin, I'm looking forward to your impressions too.
And if possible, compare them to the 089 Burmester. :audiophile:
Thank you!
Toobs
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Congratulations Jeff:superbanana: Methinks you're gonna be very happy
Jeffkad
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Thanks everyone. I can't believe how fortunate I am to be able to make this investment, and i never lose sight of how blessed i am, and we all are. (Sorry for getting a little mushy. The recent tragic events have made me quite reflective). My system has, in a short years time, catapulted from good to great, and this will complete a full revamp from speakers to amp to preamp and now source. Funny thing is, as I type, I'm listening to my system with my mightily little Oppo BDP95 and wondering how does it get much better than this??? The sound is really incredible and I question why I'm even needing to make this last upgrade. Guess I will know next week, plus another 500 hours of break-in, lol.
PS- on a side note, the Krell S-1200 is unbelievably good as a preamp. Krell has taken a bit of a beating over the past few years, but they clearly still know how to make great sounding equipment.
PS- on a side note, the Krell S-1200 is unbelievably good as a preamp. Krell has taken a bit of a beating over the past few years, but they clearly still know how to make great sounding equipment.
Jeff,
Yes, we are all very lucky to have what we have and more importantly share this fun hobby with each other. Thanks for all your valuable input.
Yes, we are all very lucky to have what we have and more importantly share this fun hobby with each other. Thanks for all your valuable input.
NorthStar
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Can't wait for your 'verite' impressions and comparisons.
jwhite613
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Jeff... Congratulations on your new Esoteric player!!! Will be looking forward to your reviews and pictures.
Will do Joe, thanks.
Yes Bart, the 089 is also on the list, as is the Gryphon Mikado Signature / Diablo. However with a 6hr drive to the dealers and back, I think that listening to all four options in one visit will probably be too much. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thank you!
Jeffkad
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So, due to scheduling conflicts, my K-03 will not get here till end of next week at earliest. Once again, I'm sitting here listening to my Oppo BDP95 as CD player and it sounds amazing. I really am wondering how much better this can get? The Krell as a preamp just took everything to a whole new level, but I knew that it was possible because I could tell what I was missing (bass depth, detail, soundstage depth/width, etc). The Krell put it all back, in spades. I'm really not sure what to expect with the Esoteric. I also hope I don't have to actually wait 500 hours for break-in to get me where I want to go (and not even sure where that is, as I don't know what can improve). I'm actually a little worried and having some buyers remorse :|