fred60
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| For SACD fans only @toddalin: will never get rid of the Oppo.@larry5729: you're joking, right? I have so many CD's and SACD's that are not on Tidal. Who wants to be at the mercy of Tidal...not me... | |
| For SACD fans only @igor1069: Don't get what you are saying. If you have the DS Memory Player and their DSD DAC, why would you need the Oppo 105D at all? | |
| For SACD fans only @hamr: thanks for the idea. K-01 is 2 or 3 generations ago for Esoteric. I'd be interested to see a shoot-out between the SA-10 and the new Esoteric K-05XD or K-07XD. But new Esoteric's not out yet. | |
| For SACD fans only @audiosaurusrex: No he nor anyone does Oppo 105 mods anymore. I think he said that the 205 is better than the 105 mod, so it's not worth it. But thanks for mentioning.Everyone is trying to save me $$$, but that's not the issue for me. It's just... | |
| For SACD fans only @achipo: yes, I did think about the D.BOB, but I'd need to add a DAC like yours-- the Holo Audio May KTE is definitely on my short list. But thinking that the Esoteric is 2-in-1, best transport available at any price, plus a fantastic DAC, for $7... | |
| Upgrade my CD player or futile effort? FWIW I am waiting on Esoteric K-05XD and the K-07XD SACD players which should be released in a couple of months. Rave reviews for the K-01XD and the K-03XD which have been out for a couple of years now. All the Esoteric models have among the bes... | |
| CDP or DAC? Personally going through the same decision. After thinking of options over a long time, have come to the conclusion that I am going to audition the new Esoteric K-05XD (and 07XD) when it comes out later this year. The K-03XD has gotten rave review... | |
| What's your dream speaker? Raidho D 3.1. To my ears, Raidho's do it all. Of course Borresen is the genius behind it. Haven't had a chance to hear his new line, so maybe the Borresen 03. At $66K, unfortunately can't go there! | |
| What is the #1 equipment want currently on your HiFi horizon??? Esoteric K-07XD or K-05XD SACD player, out later this year. | |
| My Last CD player Second the Esoteric. K-03XD reviews are fantastic (I have not personally auditioned). Esoteric has confirmed that the K-05XD and K-07XD will be available later this year. One of those 2 will be my last CD player. They haven't released what prices... | |
| A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport @riaa award: That is why I'm first getting an Esoteric to replace my Oppo 105. Server can wait! K-05XD and K-07XD will be out later this year. | |
| A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport @tweak1 EVS doesn't do Oppo 105 mods anymore, and no way I'm buying another 105 (modded). I do get the idea of burning CD's and putting them on a server, there are many folks who say that it does sound better vs just spinning the disc on a player... | |
| A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport I've been looking to upgrade from my Oppo 105D for a long time. I've considered transports, but there are only a few that will spin SACD's, like the new PS Audio PW SACD transport ($6500) and I believe that McIntosh has a SACD transport as well. ... | |
| Magico compared to Tannoy @gammaman I didn't buy the Oppo 205 because they do not have the HDCD chip. Only the 105/103 and previous do. Surprised that you didn't know that. Anyway-- not sure if it makes a difference. Have you auditioned the difference between a HDCD pl... | |
| Favorite Guitar Solo Jerry Garcia on New Minglewood Blues from Ladies & Gentlemen...The Grateful Dead recorded April 25-29, 1971. Absolutely incredible. Mid-song, about a minute of absolute genius. |