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| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Germanboxers - the X-01 limited has about 100 part upgrades over the X01 and UX-1. The changes as I am understand them are as follows:1. The RCA output jacks are now WBT Nextgen jacks2. The Digital output jack is now WBT Nextgen3. Internal wiring ... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective I think than Branimir has done a good job of ranking the relative improvements as you move up the Esoteric line. While its all very subjective, I have heard both the X01 and X01 LE in my system (but not at the same time), and I would say that the ... | |
| Attention Vandersteen 5A owners/ amp matches Fjn04 - I use the Theta Citadel Monoblock amps with the 5A's. My room is 34 x 12 x 8.5 and with the Citadels the sound is (among other things)effortless. If you can find a used pair (rarely come up on Agon) they would be in your stated price range... | |
| Esoteric X-01 Limited or new D-03/P-03 Yes, Esoteric is working on doing an upgrade for X-01's to X-01 LE's. I spoke to them thru my dealer about having mine upgraded. They do have some of the upgrade kits in stock, but are not yet ready to do an upgrade as they are awaiting training f... | |
| Esoteric X-01 Limited or new D-03/P-03 David, as I understand it, the upgrades for the X-01 LE are: 1. The RCA output jacks are now WBT jacks 2. The Digital output jack is now WBT 3. Internal wiring has been changed from Van den Hul silver wiring to Acrolink 6N copper wiring - same as ... | |
| Esoteric X-01 Limited or new D-03/P-03 I would have to agree with both Lawyerman and Frowder. I just received an X-01 LE after having the regular X-01 for about 9 months. As good as the X-01 is, the X-01 LE is even better. I've only had it for 6 days and so it is still breaking in, but... | |
| Power Conditioner AND Power Cable Thanks much. I agree the sound with both the EP15a and the SP15 is excellent. I never gave much thought about experimenting with power cords on the EP15a - but now I will do some and see what I hear. Thanks again. | |
| Power Conditioner AND Power Cable Nsgarch - I just recently added the Exactpower Balanced power unit to go with my EP15A. I have a few questions:1. What differences were you able to hear between the PAD Dominus cord vs the venustas when they were connected between the wall and the... | |
| Anyone using an external clock with Esoteric X-01? I auditioned an Esoteric G0s clock with my X-01 on my system for about a week and a half. When I unhooked the clock - I could not hear or sense any difference. If there was one, it certainly would not be worth the investment in the G0s. I would gu... | |
| Fun trying new power conditioners-long Hi, just had a couple of questions. When you had the Power Wing conbined with the Walker Velocitor and you find your best configuration- can you clarify the configuration - meaning what was plugged into what? (including what sources were plugged i... | |
| Which one benefits more from a better power cord? I own 2 Elrod Statements which I use on my amps. I am not sure that the Elrod Statement is the best cord to put on either the transport or DAC as it is designed for amplifiers and power conditioners. The same is true for the Elrod Sig 3 cord. The ... | |
| New Helix PowerSnakes Cable From Shunyata ? John, have you had a chance to audition the DCCA power cord yet? If so, what have you compared it to and what was your impression of it? ThanksArnie | |
| New Helix PowerSnakes Cable From Shunyata ? Grant S - does it follow then that the Anaconda Helix Vx and Anaconda Helix Alpha cords are significant improvements over the previous Anaconda's. If so, can you shed some feedback from the Beta trials relative to the sonic improvements that the b... | |
| New Helix PowerSnakes Cable From Shunyata ? Thanks for the reply, I am sure Guido will post the results of what we hear. | |
| New Helix PowerSnakes Cable From Shunyata ? Hi Grant - from Shunyata - I'll be auditioning the Python Helix Vx and Taipan Helix Vx with Guido. I was wondering if you could give us some insight as to the differences between the Python Helix Vx and the Anaconda Helix Vx (which we don't have f... |