Esoteric New D02-X

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Ivan.......
I am disappointed that the G-02 clock will not be auditioned with the K-03X. Auditioning the G-02 clock with the new D-02X DAC transfers the end results into unfamiliar territory for me. Those results will not accurately reflect how the addition of the G-02 to the K-03X impacts its performance. That is where my curiosity remains.

Dan... I completely understand your point of view. For me, I have to make the very best use of displaying the most popular current and new models.

There is a remote chance I may get to try the G02 with the K03-X depending what sells first.

[-E-]

Jeez Dan did someone pee in your cereal this morning?

This appears to be the most compelling product from Esoteric aside from the D1 DAC(s). For the same price as the K01x you ditch the useless transport and get a far more robust dual-mono DAC... in the high-end scheme of things this represents far better QPR for the growing majority of the "spinner WTF?" camp.

An external clock has always been Esoteric's game - from low down the food chain to the T-Rex. As it is, from the K01x on up it is using the VCXO clock - which is considered "best practices."

[4N6]

Looks very interesting and I am sure will sound fantastic. Kind-of wish at this price point, it would include an Ethernet connection with ability to directly stream from a network.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by 4N6

Looks very interesting and I am sure will sound fantastic. Kind-of wish at this price point, it would include an Ethernet connection with ability to directly stream from a network.

That's what the N05 is for.

[SX-626]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

That's what the N05 is for.

Uh Oh..Last time someone mentioned N05 on this board, things got ugly...

[-E-]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

That's what Silenzio is for.

There, I fixed it...

[SuperD]

Originally Posted by -E-

Jeez Dan did someone pee in your cereal this morning?

This appears to be the most compelling product from Esoteric aside from the D1 DAC(s). For the same price as the K01x you ditch the useless transport and get a far more robust dual-mono DAC... in the high-end scheme of things this represents far better QPR for the growing majority of the "spinner WTF?" camp.

An external clock has always been Esoteric's game - from low down the food chain to the T-Rex. As it is, from the K01x on up it is using the VCXO clock - which is considered "best practices."

Useless transport? That's debatable, many prefer spinning discs for the process of listening to a full album and some think it sounds better as well. Not limited to Esoteric but many Vivaldi users prefer the spinner too

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by -E-

Jeez Dan did someone pee in your cereal this morning?

This appears to be the most compelling product from Esoteric aside from the D1 DAC(s). For the same price as the K01x you ditch the useless transport and get a far more robust dual-mono DAC... in the high-end scheme of things this represents far better QPR for the growing majority of the "spinner WTF?" camp.

An external clock has always been Esoteric's game - from low down the food chain to the T-Rex. As it is, from the K01x on up it is using the VCXO clock - which is considered "best practices."

E.......No one pissed in my Wheaties today, at least not until I read your post.

I made no comment about the usefulness of the D-02X or how compelling it may or may not be to some. Furthermore, what you call a useless spinner I call a valuable transport that I enjoy to use. I realize what camp you stand in and promote. I have no problem with your personal bias in support of your music server, but your opinion certainly doesn't make obsolete all other means of digital playback as somehow suddenly useless, not by a long shot.

As for the co-developed Esoteric VCXO high-precision clock (±0.5 ppm), it is found in the K-03, K-01, K-03X, K-01X, and the Grandioso D1. It is not exclusive to the K-01X and up. The point I was trying to make and you seemed to miss is the ±0.5 ppm precision has been a benchmark for years. I think it would be advantageous to see that benchmark raised without having to employ an external clock, especially in the $20,000 DAC price range. It was wishful thinking on my part, not lamenting.

My comment about being disappointed that Ivan seems to have abandoned the idea of auditioning the G-02 clock with the K-03X centers on my desire to know how that combination performs and the advantages of using the G-02 versus not using it, especially since my curiosity can often be a precursor to a purchase. Ivan initially said he intended to audition the G-02 with the K-03X. I responded to a couple of posts about that. Now he has upped the ante to the D-02X DAC. I understand his reasoning. Legend Audio is a business and decisions made for Legend aren't made by me. None the less, I was anxiously waiting to hear the results of the G-02 and K-03X pairing, which now appears to be scuttled. That's fine, but a disappointment for me just the same. I simply expressed my point of view.

[scirica]

While I don't have the refreshed budget yet to consider the G-02 to pair up with my K-03X, I was very interested in hearing about the combo. Chances are we will at some point, but put me in the camp that was looking forward to an earlier combo review.

Honestly, if my streaming got any better, I'm not sure my ears could even hear it!

[ariess]

Wouldn't it be nearly as useful if Ivan tried the G-02 with the K-01X? The K-01X and K-03X have the same clock so ...

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