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Old 02-25-2017, 03:35 PM
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Very nice review! Congratulations!
Question: are you using Roon? If so, how do you use it with your Esoteric k-01X?
nicoff.......The Aurender Conductor App is fabulous. I have no interest in Roon.
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Dan, Kudos on yet another comprehensive and well-written review. Your passion for this hobby and your eloquent articulation have enabled many of us to develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of high-end audio equipment.
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Great review. I just gave my K-01X a hug [emoji847]
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More equipment for me to daydream about
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Another fabulously written and thoughtful review. You brought me into your enthusiasm and joy. For that, I thank you!
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That was a great review Dan. Thanks for posting your results.
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Dan, congratulations with your new Player.

Once again a magnificent piece of writing worthy of several rereads.

What makes me happy for you is that this marvel of engineering has allowed you to get closer to the heart and soul of the music...and that is priceless.
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--- mic drop--- Another fabulously written and thoughtful review. You brought me into your enthusiasm and joy. For that, I thank you!
Dan, tremendous job, great review. As i also went from k03x to k01x ( thanks Ivan) i could not imagine just how much better it could be. You articulated all those improvements. I am finding out that some early sony sacds are listenable in the k01x such as the billie holiday or mingus. Roy Orbison or Wes montgomery on dcc gold feel like a brand new experience. Truly amazing gear and incredible review!
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Dan, I'd heard you were planning to write this, and it was well worth the wait.
As a fellow K-01x owner, you are preaching to the choir! Thank you for taking the time to write such an comprehensive and enjoyable read. Ted.
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Phenomenal stuff Dan, congratulations on such a wonderful piece of equipment -and on your proverbial ability to communicate and express your views.

I want one but would have to kill all my family and make it so in a way they don't realise it was me who did it -so I can cash in on the insurance!
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