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Totally agree, nothing sounds better than playback from physical media and even better if you play with Esoteric VRDS transports. My K-03X sounds terrific, at this moment i definitely stop download FLAC/WAV files and starts to buy SACD, DVD-A and CD's again and more than ever. With the DVD-A i spinning that discs with my Oppo 105D but i use the K-03X dac via COAX for optimum results |
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I may be in the minority here, but I honestly don't here a discernible difference between playing a CD on my K-03X directly and using it as a DAC playing the same title ripped via EAC to my server. Throw in the convenience of using Roon or JRiver as the front end GUI and it's somewhat of a no-brainer for me. In either case, the K-03X is the strongest link in the chain and will always be engaged when I'm doing critical listening (I have other DACs and sources).
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Ivan knows all there is to know about differences b/t 03, 05, 07, and can probably refer you to owners for their thoughts should they not see this thread. Have you called him? |
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One would rely on its superior DAC for playback of a ripped collection.
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The other BIG difference between the K-03X and K-05X is the transport. Not sure if the K-05X is an 'off-shelf' transport upgraded by Esoteric (Teac), but the K-03X transport is definitely a custom unit. Difference in weight between the two is 61# vs 41#, which is significant and likely split primarily between the transport & power supply.
Am also a 'physical media' person and am trying to decide between the two Esoteric mentioned, an Accuphase DP-560 (~50% more than a K-03X) or a McIntosh MCD550. Am leaning towards the K-05X as its slimmer chassis fits my system better and my ears have started rolling off above 15KHz and not sure I'll hear the difference.
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From the AA vaults --
https://www.audioaficionado.org/show...05x+K07x+Debut In the K-01 & X is Teac's VRDS-NEO VMK-3.5-20S (Weighing 11.5 pounds (26.5 pounds including its steel base and feet)). In the K-03 & X is Teac's VRDS-NEO VMK-3.5-10 (Transport, which by itself weighs almost 10 pounds, -- no mention of weight with steel base/feet). In the K-05 & X there is a Teac VMK-5 (Derived from the more massive VMK-3, the VMK-5 is a lower profile, lighter-weight design but it’s essentially same in operation). In the K-07 & X the transport is Esoterics VOSP (Vertically Aligned Optical Stability Platform). Best sirs, Bob
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