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Esoteric: new cd players

Hi,
I have seen that Esoteric has brought out the K01xd and the K03xd.  As yet, I have not been able to find any reviews online. 

Has anybody heard one of these machines as yet?  I have the K05x, and I am very happy with it.  Would upgrading be a substantial improvement?
Many thanks.
paleo12
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riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook
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Not available currently in the USA so dont expect any reviews anytime soon.  A Measly K-01X would blow the doors off your 5X let alone the XS or Grandioso series.
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fuzztone
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Speaking of door removal:

https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/cd-box-rs2-t/
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rixthetrick
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@fuzztone - That's a pretty interesting looking CD transport, it will be interesting to discover how it performs.
I don't suppose you've heard one?

Both those Esoteric players look the goods, I bet both sound great.
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corgidog59
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I also have a 05X...Excellent player... Not ready to spend more for marginal gain in performance. 
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Ignorance is Bliss!!
paleo12 OP
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Thanks.  Different opinions.
buddy2
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I recently purchased a ko5xs. I noticed that the draw mechanism makes a clunking sound after it closes. Is this normal for this machine.  Thanks
paleo12 OP
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When the drawer opens or closes, there is at the start of that process a sound that could be described as a very quiet, expensive-sounding "clonk".  While it is opening or closing, there is a very quiet "whirr".
Clunking sounds while it is opening or closing would worry me.
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