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Anyone compared the Vitus SL-102 to the SL-101 ?
I am wondering in the exact same thing about an Ayre KXR verses a Vitus SL-102 in 2020.  Any thoughts if the Vitus is a step up and in what area’s. 
Dynaudio Evidence Master Speaker
Thx for your comment. 
Dynaudio Evidence Master Speaker
Anybody with direct experience to share. 
Dynaudio Evidence Master Speaker
How does their acoustic performance compare to modern competitors, providing they are adequately powered. 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
Interesting indeed! I have the Ayre KX-R as my pre and like it a lot. Though, I will probably not go for the upgrade currently on offer by Ayre and their dealers. I did hear improvements particularly in RBCD, but the upgrade price is significant. 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
All works as advertised. I hear the same improvements re CD to SACD. I assume there will be some further improvements with run in. Very happy, now no need for an external DAC upgrade. 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
My K-01 is back from Japan, good news is that it turns on and plays. Will have a first listen to the DAC with DSD64 on the weekend and will let you know how it sounds without run in. 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
Jon2020...yes you are correct, it's a USB board replacement and firmware update and also includes 24/384. The K-01 upgrade goes some way to bridge the gap between the K-01 and the new K-01x. The K-01x supports DSD128 as well as improved SQ from th... 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
Update....a BIG thanks to Aurender, who modified the sw on the X100L to allow full compatibility with my Esoteric K-01 DAC. A great big thanks to the folks in Korea, really appreciate the wonderful support!! My K-01 is now in Japan being upgraded ... 
Simaudio 610LP vs Esoteric E-03 phono stages
Hi,I would love to hear your very first impressions.Thanks, 
Simaudio 610LP vs Esoteric E-03 phono stages
Thanks Moonguy...would love to hear your impressions of the 610LP. I have borrowed the Zesto for the weekend to trail...but cannot get my hands on either of the Moon's to demo. I have an Esoteric K-01, so I know the Esoteric house sound but I have... 
Simaudio 810LP vs. 610LP phono stage
No one out there heard both of these unite together?Thanks, 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
Thanks Vladimir.Elberoth2, I ask my local Aurender dealer if they would have forward compatibility for SW and HW improvements. This could not be confirmed...and was mist likely a NO.If anyone has better info, would love to hear it. 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
The reason I am interested in USB is that I have some great cables and wanted to use them.I have the Locus Design Cynosure V2 USB and Core SPDIF cables....so impressed with these cables.I wanted to come out of the S10 via USB, then into the latest... 
Esoteric K-01 and Aurender S10 compatibility
Feedback from various people who saw the new W20 at CES seemed mightily impressed. An external clock syncing the K-01 and the W20 would be great....though from what I read the W20 will be at least twice the price of the S10...maybe more.Also looki...