Esoteric K03XD filters


Can anyone tell me in plain english what the M1, M2 and M3 filters are actually doing to the signal? The manual says it rolls off the top end a little more per step up. Can this be used to tame sibilants?

baclagg

I don’t think anyone who isn’t a chip engineer can explain what those filters do.  That’s why they don’t try to explain in the manual.  Just do what the last line says:

Select the sound setting you prefer

And you may not have a preference.  Just listen to each setting for a while and see if one reduces sibilance or offers some other improvement.

@tomcy6  I’ve heard it takes 200 hours per filter to burn them in. It’s going to be a long enjoyable process!

baclagg +1 each setting change gets better with time. and yes its what you like best no wrong or right answer. You could like one for Jazz and a different one for Rock. Does it also give you the choice of sample rates? these too will need break in time. Its a great disc player enjoy