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Old 02-21-2017, 11:56 AM
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While my MCD 301 is with McIntosh I had an opportunity to get my hands on a one owner X-05 and have been listening for a couple of days now. The build quality is incredible, built like a tank...even the remote is "hefty." For a player that came out almost a decade ago. the sound is equally amazing. Full of life, detail and very smooth. I have been listening to many standard CDs and it's like hearing them for the first time.

I cannot imagine how wonderful Masterlu's new Grandioso K1 sounds.










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Old 02-21-2017, 01:05 PM
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Jon.......The Esoteric X-05 looks sweet. It doesn't surprise me that you find it outperforms the MCD301. Are you going to keep the X-01?
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Old 02-21-2017, 08:33 PM
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Dan...Yes, for the time being. However I am actively looking for something in the K series. Either the K-05 or 07. My cousin came over and listened to the X-05 and offered to buy it on the spot.
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After a short lived stay, the X-05 is on it's way to it's new owner. The replacement should be arriving around the end of the week. I love this hobby!
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I have now had the K-03 that I purchased from Dan for over a week, there is a vast positive difference from the X-05. While I am not an articulate reviewer, I will attempt to post my thoughts shortly. All I can say at this point is WOW!!



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OMG I'll second you on that wow.

Congratulations, great great piece of equipment.
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Jon.......The Esoteric K-03 looks super in your system. I am very familiar with how good the K-03 sounds so I can vicariously share your excitement.

Happy listening.
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