My last upper end digital player was Accuphase DP900+DC901. It was very detailed. But later I somehow felt AYON CD35 Signature was much more musical while clearly leas detailed sound. Then I wanted to try Luxman, then I got D08u which I was very happy. The Luxman sounded very good, not as lush as Ayon, but with the best user experience. Smooth drawer, full function remote control.
Now Esoteric K1X .. wow... it is many steps ahead.
Midrange to die for. Everything sounds real. More real.
I am sure Ayon is still lusher due to tubes. But Esoteric sounds more real. A bit disappointed that MQA decoding
Is not ready yet.
Pity that The power cord that served my digital source very well, Nordost Valhalla 2, has just been sent for repair, then the K1X came. I am using spare power cord with it now, Transparent PowerLink MM, but still sounded
As good as I described. I am sure once the Valhalla come back K1X will be even more detailed.
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