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Esoteric K-03 added
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. IMG_2984.JPG
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McIntosh C2300 Preamp ** McIntosh MC402 Power amp ** VPI Prime / JMW 10.5 tonearm / Lyra Kleos cartridge ** McIntosh MCD-500 ** Bowers & Wilkins 804D3 loudspeakers ** Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 IC's ** Wireworld Eclipse 7 speaker cables ** Richard Gray 600 Pro PC ** Last edited by JMT350Z; 03-24-2017 at 10:20 PM. Reason: enlarge photo |
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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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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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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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McIntosh C2300 Preamp ** McIntosh MC402 Power amp ** VPI Prime / JMW 10.5 tonearm / Lyra Kleos cartridge ** McIntosh MCD-500 ** Bowers & Wilkins 804D3 loudspeakers ** Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 IC's ** Wireworld Eclipse 7 speaker cables ** Richard Gray 600 Pro PC ** |
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Esoteric X-05 added
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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McIntosh C2300 Preamp ** McIntosh MC402 Power amp ** VPI Prime / JMW 10.5 tonearm / Lyra Kleos cartridge ** McIntosh MCD-500 ** Bowers & Wilkins 804D3 loudspeakers ** Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 IC's ** Wireworld Eclipse 7 speaker cables ** Richard Gray 600 Pro PC ** Last edited by JMT350Z; 03-12-2017 at 03:16 PM. |
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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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McIntosh C2300 Preamp ** McIntosh MC402 Power amp ** VPI Prime / JMW 10.5 tonearm / Lyra Kleos cartridge ** McIntosh MCD-500 ** Bowers & Wilkins 804D3 loudspeakers ** Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 IC's ** Wireworld Eclipse 7 speaker cables ** Richard Gray 600 Pro PC ** Last edited by JMT350Z; 03-24-2017 at 10:22 PM. |
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OMG I'll second you on that wow.
Congratulations, great great piece of equipment.
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Diapason Astera/McIntosh MA6600/PS Audio DSJr & DMP/Clearaudio Emotion SE. |
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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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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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