Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric

Budget is $10k.

I want something that plays SACDs as well as redbook.

Must have US service available.

I mention Esoteric as they appear to be one of the few still pushing the envelope as well as supporting SACD in this price range.

gthirteen07-01-2024 1:47pm

eudisam Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 07-06-2024 at 01:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rbyington711 "A CD is a spinner and a laser so what does a 12k Esoteric do that a $1,200 Marantz doesn't." I own Esoteric's P-05/D-05 set up as well as a P-0s. I also have a Theta Jade. The Theta is really good, but at its' best, maybe 85% of the Esoterics. So, if you have to ask, you'll never know.
eudisam Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 07-06-2024 at 01:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rbyington711 "A CD is a spinner and a laser so what does a 12k Esoteric do that a $1,200 Marantz doesn't." I own Esoteric's P-05/D-05 set up as well as a P-0s. I also have a Theta Jade. The Theta is really good, but at its' best, maybe 85% of the Esoterics. So, if you have to ask, you'll never know.