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

maxdukecapone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 63 posts 07-06-2024 at 08:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Esoteric K series XD have stunning DAC’s. Since the SE series is coming out you can get A K01 XD very close to your budget. I had the K01 XD but decided on trading for the N01XD SE since I was not playing CD’s at all. For me the Esoteric was a better sounding dac than the Aurender A20 I have.
maxdukecapone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 63 posts 07-07-2024 at 03:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @bwguy I did not get a chance to an A/B test of the XD vrs XDSE but the Esoteric discreet DAC was definitely one of my better purchases! Roon is also new to me and I’m loving it as well.