Esoteric S-03

I recently picked up an S03 and c03xs and I think they sound extremely clean and look amazing. You can find good deals on esoteric right now too. I just ordered an SRA platform for the s03 and I don’t know if it will improve sound but at least I’ll get to look at it front and center. 

Thank you.  That is most helpful.

@teeshot

did you compare the s-03 to other amps with your speakers?

Yes I did—my own, a Symphonic Line Kraft 250 class A. Don't get me wrong, the sound was excellent, it's just that my own amp happened to sound even better (albeit at a much higher cost!).The 03 was very crispy sounding and unusually extended especially in the low end; it should sound good with your Ev-1, perhaps with a slightly hot top end, but overall I expect it to energise those speakers superbly. Compared to a big Krell (don't know which one U use) the 03 will probably sound slightly crisper, with a more defined bottom end and with less low-mid bloom.

teeshot,
Sent you a PM.

GregM-- did you compare the s-03 to other amps with your speakers? You do not sound particularly enthusiastic... so I am wondering if you went another direction.  Also, where did you audition the S-03 or from what dealer?  Thanks  scott

My speakers are TAD Evoution Ones.  89db efficient.  I am sure the Esoteric would drive them well.  It is just trying to get an idea of sound since I cannot audition it.  I might like a dash of warmth with my system but not lose the transparency of my current Krell. 

I have. Which TADs are you looking at, they have numerous models?

Anyway, I used a s-03 to drive Genesis Vs (~89dB, 4ohm avge). It drove them well, no clipping at high levels with difficult music (orchestral), fluid sound, solid punch, etc. Qualitatively, they sounded flat, not "euphonic" (i.e. no midrange bloom, etc etc), dry and solid but not fatiguing.
Mind you, the speakers are 4-way & anything below 80Hz is driven by a separate amp.

I asked this question six months ago.  I got no answers-- so I am trying again.  Anyone have any experience with an Esoteric s-03?  I cannot find one in a dealer in the US. Still have not purchased another amp.  Monoblocs are now ruled out so I may be looking at a Pass 250.8 if the Esoteric does not pan out. 

I would certainly get the Pass 100.8 great sounding amp from a great Co.Enjoy!!