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| Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners Perhaps Guido,The specs of the 850 vs Agility 3 SSD are similar, yet there are advantages to the 850 Pro for sure.The thing is, the 2010 Mac Mini has the drive buried in the back of the unit. They recommend that only expert technicians attempt to ... | |
| Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners Yeah....have given that some thought. Just concerned after hearing several people that upgraded their OS to Maverick, which resulted in problems with Amarra and A+ integration. If your willing, you can download a free trial version of each to comp... | |
| Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners I would have to agree with Guido on the possible challenges above. No matter what tweaks I made, I always preferred the timbre, grain free sound, depth of soundstage, etc. playing RB CD's in the K-03 Transport vs music files played using the K-03 ... | |
| Speakers that turn your analytical mind off? Skinzy is just being an ass a whole. LOL. | |
| Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners Guido,Yes, it supports RedBook CD playback as mentioned below:Supported file formats:Simple screen design reduces CPU load and contributes to higher sound quality.By using a simple screen design, the CPU load is reduced, and this contributes to hi... | |
| Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners "I have not heard about this in the USA. Can the DAC be upgraded in the K-03. I like my CD collection and have no plans for streaming or downloading music". The Esoteric Rep indicated they do not plan to upgrade the DAC or provide any additional u... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 7-16-14: Mapman:"do wonder if anyone considering computer audio "a bust" have ever done such an apples and apples comparison into same DAC of course feeding the same system?That's a valid apples/apples test. Otherwise, it is not apples/apples and ... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Building/having a computer audio set up is, the way I see it, no different then having a CDP (Digital source), Turntable (Analog rig), Reel to Reel set up, etc... I never considered it a replacement for the others I have, but; another option. The ... | |
| Wilson Audio Sasha 2 & Avalon Indra Hmmm.....I have owned both the Wilson Audio W8's and now have the Avalon Indra's. I had both sets here before making a final decision on what would stay. By the way, also had the Vienna Acoustic Music on audition at the same time. The thing is, it... | |
| ESOTERIC HR Audio Player release vs Amarra? Doggiehowser,Yeah after reading blogs on other sites it looks like Esoteric will be offering upgrades later this year to Kx for the K-01/03's to allow for native DSD playback, if I interpreted that correctly. Experimented with more current iMac I ... | |
| Esoteric K-01 and Mac music server No war necessary....just trust your ears. I currently still have a USB cable running from my headless/modified Mac Mini to the USB input of the K-03. When I took the Bel Canto RefLink on a 30 day trial, I purchased a second USB cable for an A/B co... | |
| Esoteric K-01 and Mac music server The USB Converter I am using is the Bel Canto Reflink. Once you acquire a Mac Mini the connection is as follows:External HD (If the extra space is needed) > Mac Mini (via firewire) > USB Converter (via USB cable/Input) > Esoteric K-03 (vi... | |
| Esoteric K-01 and Mac music server Skinzy,You will need to download the appropriate High Speed USB Driver for the K-03/K01 if it is not included in the box. Esoteric started adding the disc for download in the original packaging sometime after the initial release, but; before that ... | |
| Rack Recommendations Salamander Designs might be a place to look. In particular, the Synergy Model 402 for the components you have. Many audio shops carry Salamander so finding a used/demo cabinet is a realistic possibility to save additional $$. | |
| Some Axpona thoughts Did Avalon display their speakers? Curious to know what Tidal & TAD models where on display. |