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Modern DAC to support SACD and DVD-A stereo playback for Esoteric P-03 Universal
Esoteric  P-03 Universal Player  does not have output HDMI .Looks like the option for connection is XLR terminals connected to an Single XLR connection ES-LINK device or  i.LINK connection .By modern as the Esoteric P-03 Universal Play... 
New DAC for Sony SCD-777ES SACD player.?
I have the Sony SCD-1 SACD/CD player with full Vacuum State Electronics mods + Uber Clock! Havet looked into adding a DAC? Will it work?? 
Esoteric Grandioso K1 "Disc Error"
I had a similar issue with a Esoteric ux-1 limited showing disc error during play then tray going slow then stopped.Problem fixed with a replaced belt.Have not had a issue with disc error and the tray works like new... 
MORE Esoteric problems
Quote ,I too own a K-01x and had it professionally serviced with excellent communication from TAP Electronics! I would love to own this machine one day.Can I ask why would a late model machine need a professionally service ? My UX1 went 15 yea... 
MORE Esoteric problems
Follow up.The Esoteric UX-1 is now singing again.Draw issue was as expected a stretched O ring and cleaning the rails although took a bit of dismantling to get to.Well done by local backyard tec  with a bonus living so close. Also thanks to Mi... 
MORE Esoteric problems
My Esoteric UX-1 Limited is a great all round machine for SACD and DVD-Audio.The draw has just started sticking. Whether dried grease or perished belts can a regular tec do the job.? As I intend keeping it another 20 years sending back to Japan fo... 
Line Magnetic quality
I agree with Line Magnetic being good value.Anyone giving there view should add which speaker is used? I deal through the Singapore dealer 230V and get him to run in a few hours and do any obvious mods before shipping to me.Point to Point wiring i... 
Ultrasonic cleaning with kirmuss and loss of high frequency details.
"experience loss of high frequency detail " If anything the cleaning has increased the quality of mids and bass which overwhelms  the high frequency . 
Which song has fewest words ever?
And the winner isMarcel Marceao ‎– The Best Of Marcel Marceao https://www.discogs.com/Marcel-Marceao-The-Best-Of-Marcel-Marceao/release/2049955 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
I pick cables to get the best out of and not restrict the full potential of my components.To me its all about a balanced system.I run all Furutech which are better then out of the box cables . 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
I run Stillpoints Ultra 5s with 100Kg speakers.(Vaf I-93mk2) Should I expect a positive result with the Podium??Stump 
A friend told me JBL DD67000 is actually very bad speaker, is it true?
The JBL DD67000 are a great speaker for listen to Chinese Drums etc.The latest JBL are using cutting edge technology and great for those who like there Bass..... 
ELP Laser Turntable output RCA or XLR option
I did end up buying ELP Laser Turntable and having a good cleaner is a must.Unfortunately after a week the player locked up and needed to be sent back to Japan for repair.For me it was a big let down as I expected at lease 10 years  before probl... 
ASR Basis Exclusive and WHICH MC cartridge??
Im running the ASR Basis Exclusive phono with Graham Phantom Supreme Tonearm and Clearaudio - Da Vinci v2 MC Cartridge.I do pick up floor noise more then other system I have heard.I happy with the results of the ASR Basis Exclusive!!Stump 
ELP Laser Turntable output RCA or XLR option
I also considered one years back with the dust problem and sending back to Japan for routine maintenance of the belts and lasers but now as my record collection is increasing in quality I lust for sound of Vinyl and convenience of CD.As long as th...