Yes, I view it differently because of the performance level we are at. I clearly state that the conclusions are based on a lot of listening. This unit is at a level of performance that can be "stunted" by lesser equipment.
No, the statement it isn't true "for any CD player" because many sound digital and analytical when played through truly transparent, accurate equipment.
You can't make a blanket statement regarding preamps either, for the Levinson 32 has a distinct sonic signature of its own. It sounds better with a more aggressive sounding player that may sound bright on what I consider a neutral preamp. Is the Esoteric the best choice with the Levinson? Maybe not. I should have used “neutral” along with “transparent” to get my point across.
The fact is that the current state of the art is beyond the days of matching. I won’t disagree that there are some combinations that seem to gel. But “transparent” is a word that I find myself using more and more when describing the best available equipment today. The Esoteric is in this realm.
I believe my current system allows more music to pass with little to no sonic aberration. I wouldn’t have said that in 1979, 1989, nor 2000 even though my systems of that vintage were all state of the art.
Yes, I think your last statement about revealing its fuller potential is more accurate than my statement. I would have been more careful if I'd known I was going to be critiqued.
No, the statement it isn't true "for any CD player" because many sound digital and analytical when played through truly transparent, accurate equipment.
You can't make a blanket statement regarding preamps either, for the Levinson 32 has a distinct sonic signature of its own. It sounds better with a more aggressive sounding player that may sound bright on what I consider a neutral preamp. Is the Esoteric the best choice with the Levinson? Maybe not. I should have used “neutral” along with “transparent” to get my point across.
The fact is that the current state of the art is beyond the days of matching. I won’t disagree that there are some combinations that seem to gel. But “transparent” is a word that I find myself using more and more when describing the best available equipment today. The Esoteric is in this realm.
I believe my current system allows more music to pass with little to no sonic aberration. I wouldn’t have said that in 1979, 1989, nor 2000 even though my systems of that vintage were all state of the art.
Yes, I think your last statement about revealing its fuller potential is more accurate than my statement. I would have been more careful if I'd known I was going to be critiqued.