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ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
Only flaws in the X1 were early production cases all current cases are flawless. Concerning on a $14K piece is it not?  Did Lumin take them back and replace them?  I think not based on my own experience with their $200 USD umbilical.Lumin is ... 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
As pe the gentleman proclaiming the Esoteric is built better not possible, the Esoteric is made out of plates of metal, vs the Lumin which is cut out of billet aluminium. Rest assured that I have owned 2 Esoteric pieces along with 4 Lumin, inc... 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
Fit and finish will be light years ahead on the Esoteric compared to the Lumin.  Beyond that its all personal preference.  I would audition the Bartok as well. 
Had anybody listened to JTR speakers?
none of their speakers sound refined, in the audiophile sense.  They can handle some serious power and go loud.  But again, not something I would use connected to $30K worth of electronics... or 10 for that matter 
Had anybody listened to JTR speakers?
I have them along with their sealed sub for home theater duty.  I would never use them for a dedicated 2 channel rig. 
Sonus Faber peeling leather
You would be a fool to accept these speakers. 
Any Teac dealers on AG? Where did you buy your Nt 505
No it is not listed on audiogon 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
Out of those go with the Lumin... rock stable GUI and solid support 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
Melco N1A... Buffalo actually knows how to do a network streamer correctly 
Is there any Streamer/DAC/Preamp good enough to replace a dedicated standalone preamp?
I disagree, the Lumin X1 is incredible. 
Can anyone send me a Accuphase E-360 owner manual ?
Send an email to Accuphase or the Distributor? 
Luxman L-509x for B&W 803 D3
I have owned alot of gear over the years and something has always remained the same.  Whether you use 1 or 100 watts, a more powerful amp has always sounded more natural and effortless to me.I have owned the 509 and I prefer my e480 to it.  It wil... 
Any word when Yamaha M-5000 amp will hit the U.S.
No, apparently the coating used on the drivers is hazardous and cannot be imported into the US 
Looking for a good full range floor stander
^ again, insults being thrown by you and not by Audiodoctor 
Looking for a good full range floor stander
I have read alot of Audiodoctors posts and I have never seen him/them be even remotely disrespectful until after they have been attacked.Everyone needs to stop being so delicate, especially online.