Wonder how it will compare to the new Luxman "10". Dont know the MSRP of the 3XD but the 1XD is more than twice the price of the new TOTL Luxman. Looking forward to the reviews of both from people like yourself. Thanks for the input
My thoughts on my new Esoteric k03xd CD player.
Disclosure: I’m not associated with Esoteric in anyway, nor am I a dealer trying to promote this product.
Fluid without any edge or hardness is how I would describe this player right out of the box.
It’s a front row presentation without an in your face feel. Images are clearly defined with extension of all frequencies that keep everything in balance with one another. This player is replacing a Luxman d08u and is clearly superior to it in every way. It breathes life into every CD played. For those who say CD’s sound like S... haven’t heard what the latest from Esoteric has to say about that!
Fluid without any edge or hardness is how I would describe this player right out of the box.
It’s a front row presentation without an in your face feel. Images are clearly defined with extension of all frequencies that keep everything in balance with one another. This player is replacing a Luxman d08u and is clearly superior to it in every way. It breathes life into every CD played. For those who say CD’s sound like S... haven’t heard what the latest from Esoteric has to say about that!
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PALEO, Do yourself a Favor. Go to the AUDIO SHARK Forums and go under the ESOTERIC Topic. Differences between the NON DAC CHIP Players vs the New Models (Specifically the 3XD) are clearly laid out as to the sound characteristics. There will also be a shootout coming shortly of the Luxman D-10X vs the K03XD |
Here's a review of the K-01XD on Dagogo https://www.dagogo.com/esoteric-k-01xd-sacd-playerusb-dac-review/ |
Ive just purchased the Luxman 10X...already have the K-01DX. Im pretty sure as far as comparisons go it depends on what kind of music you listen to and the presentation you like. It's probably like comparing a Klipsch Speaker to a Harbeth. Forward presentation vs Laid back. No right or wrong. The bad side to the Luxman is you cant add a Clock to it. You can greatly improve the capabilities of a Esoteric by adding an external clock. The new Grandioso clock is scheduled to be released sometime next month I believe. I also know with the Esoteric you can use the DAC inside of it while using an OPPO or other Universal player like AYRE SACD/DVD-A/Blu-Ray players as the transport. You can bridge them using D.Bob Digital breakout box made by Geerfab Audio. This is an INCREDIBLE development for those with Multi-Channel 5.1 setups being able to use the Esoteric Dac instead of the Ho-Hum Oppo Dac. Im not certain but Im gonna guess the Luxman doesnt have this capability so for my purposes ( having a large Quadraphonic library from the 1970's) its a big advantage for the Esoteric. |