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Esoteric D-05X
Has anyone compared the Chord Dave to the Esoteric D-05X? If so, please describe the differences. I'm thinking of replacing my Dave with the D-05X.
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Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, Chord Dave DAC, Antipodes DS GT music server, Monitor Audio PL500 II, dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers and more |
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You might be disappointed.
The Dave came very close to the performance of my K-01X.
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Audio Room: CH Precision I1, Esoteric k01XD, Lab 12 Melto 2, Luxman PD-171A TT, Roon Nucleus, Stenheim Alumine Three, Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables, Siltech 680 interconnects, Shunyata Sigma USB Cable, Audioquest Hurricane PCs, Shunyata Everest,CORE Design racks, Stein Harmonizers, HRS damping plates, Stillpoints and all that other silly stuff. Office: Luxman L-595A SE, Diapason Neos speakers, HiFi Rose RS150B, Nordost Frey 2 Interconnects, Tellurium Q Silver speaker cables, |
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Thanks for your response. I'm looking for a couple of suggestions to listen to that's below $16K list price.
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Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, Chord Dave DAC, Antipodes DS GT music server, Monitor Audio PL500 II, dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers and more |
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Find a gently used EMM Labs DA2 Ref. I did and it was certainly worth the wait! A good used one pops up every 4-6 months and is certainly within your price range.
George |
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