Esoteric K-01 vs ARC CD 9

Supposing both players had the same pre-amp, say an ARC Ref 6, which one would you prefer? The K-01 can also be played directly to amps--how would it do alone against the ARC combination, Redbook CD only?

jafreeman12-18-2017 8:47am

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jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18,871 posts 01-01-2018 at 06:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete jafreeman the ARC Ref5SE and CD9 are an outstanding pairing. Keep me posted. Happy Listening!
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18,871 posts 12-18-2017 at 10:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete jafreeman, I concur w/ lostbears- ARC has a certain synergy. The Ref5SE and CD5, CD7 or CD9 are all outstanding. I have heard this pre-amp , cd spinners, on ARC power amps, as well as, Ayre/Bryston power amps. On the Esoteric front, I have only heard the DV-50, DV-60 mixed/matched w/ Pass Labs, Parasound electronics. Happy Listening!

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