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| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs For anyone who owns (or has listened to) the newer Esoteric XD models (K-05XD/K-03XD) how does their sound compare to the previous generation XS models, since they are now using their own in-house DAC Chip and design. | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @audphile1 I had read that Luxman is high quality, not sure how they compare with the Esoteric K-07XS or Marantz SA-10. But I looked at the D-06u model and it appears you can only find used ones from 2014-2018 from Japan at 100v. Currently no US 1... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs Thanks to everyone for the information. @goose I had read the other Esoteric players had a bit of an exaggerated high-end , but was fixed on the newer XD models since they are using their own house made DAC (not from AKM). But the XD models start... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs So this is interesting. Currently there is a Marantz SA-10 in black (that would match my other black components) on here listed at $3500. Says that it is a store display demo unit. (Over on Music Direct they now have the SA-10 New discounted to ... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs I did see one post of a person from 2018 that had bought a Esoteric K-07X and the switching power supply developed a hum from the unit itself. They send it in for repair, but still has the issue, so had to pay the pri difference for the K-05K that... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @immatthewj I looked at Music Direct, and for example, the Marantz SA-10 they show it for $7500 and with the 60 day. Other SACD players they have are Denon and McIntosh. But all are brand new, so out of by budget. That's why I was looking on sites... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @goose @tomcy6 I spent some time on the Esoteric site and found the fillings difference between the K-07xs/05xs/03xs models. The K-07xs uses two AKM AK4493 DAC chips for L and R in a single PCB board, and the units power supply is a single switc... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @regafan I had seen the newer Marantz Model 10 in several videos and it does look quite nice, but I believe the price is between $12-15K for it. | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @goose @tomcy6 Since it says the upconversion upsample mode is available for each input (except that a SACD is passed through staying at DSD) does it allow for these settings on normal CD playback? (Picture below). This is from the K-05XS and K... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @goose thank you for the information. The new XD models by Esoteric look to use their own in-house DAC that now converts everything to DSD 512. The previous gen XS units used AKM brand DACs and gave the option on CD to not upsample or to go to hig... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs Besides the Marantz SA-10 and the Esoteric XS models (not the newer XD), the other player on my list was the Technics SL-G700 as they are going for $1800 pre-owned. I've read good things about that player with both CD and SACD playback, and not be... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs Unfortunately I can't find a place in South FL that has the Marantz SA-10 or any Esoteric on display to demo. It's a same. These players are pricey and almost impossible to listen to before buying. | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs I've been using an Oppo BDP-95 for the past 10 years with CDs, SACD, Blu Ray audio and Blue Ray movies. But I've been looking to get a dedicated SACD/CD player. A few models on my list are the Marantz SA-10, Esoteric K-07XS and K-05XS, Technics S... | |
| McIntosh MVP891, MVP881, or MCD500, MCD301? He is me, as I'm the thread starter.I wasn't looking for ONLY CD Playback. I as asking if the CD playback from a MCD500 is equal to the MVP891/881. If MVP has good enough CD 2ch audio, then I was thinking of replacing my Adcom CD player and Pionee... | |
| McIntosh MVP891, MVP881, or MCD500, MCD301? Not sure if I'd go with the MVP871 since it loses the better 32-bit DACs, 7.1 pre-outs, and Blu-Ray playback. |