russ751
Responses from russ751
| Time To Upgrade My Digital Front End I spent a number of years looking for the best DAC/streamer. I finally spent the big dollars for a DCS Rossini Apex and masterclock. The upgrade in sound quality was astonishing. This purchase put a big dent in my savings account, but the improve... | |
| Digital Dilemma I believe that the reclocking is the most important part of the upgrade. Before I purchased the Innuos Zenith I was using the Cambridge X50 with the Brinkmann. It was not until I added the reclocker that the system achieved its present level. I ha... | |
| Digital Dilemma Is anyone using a USB reclocker? I am probably guilty of overkill , but I use a Innuos Zenith mk3 with a Innuos Phoenix reclocker connected to a Brinkmann Nyquist mk2 DAC. I also have an upscale Etherregen in my Ethernet cable line. If there is ... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs I started this discussion complaining about the fact that my K-01 Esoteric SACD player would not read discs properly. I ended up sending the player to TAP electronics and my cost ended up to be around $1500 for their service and shipping costs. ... | |
| Tough amp decision I feel like I need to take this conversation in a new direction. I have owned a number of power amps over the years, including tube amps from Audio Research a Lamb. I now have Pass XA60.8 power amps combined with an Audio Research Aniversery Editi... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs I spoke with Sal at TAP electronics today. He was supportive. He agreed that the “tray” error code was a problem. At this point Sal is going to work with Esoteric in Japan to find a solution. I am satisfied with Sal’s response. I will keep you po... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs I have had the K01 back in my system for 3 days. The “TRAY” message continues to come up when I close the CD tray. For a while this error was happening frequently after the player had been on for 3-4 hours. There were a couple of times when it too... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs I paid $160 via FEDEX to ship uninsured to TAP and the return shipment was $340 insured. So I should have said $500. By the way, it can take up to 3 trys before the CD is loaded and I do not get the "tray" error. I am not happy and I plan to ca... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs Well, I got the k-01 back from TAP. It is 99% better. It only occasionally reads a “ tray error .” Unfortunately the up-conversion does not work. I plan to call them on Monday Total cost of repairs was around $1000. Shipping total was around ... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs After reviewing the posts on this forum I decided that needed to send the K-01 to Tap electronics for repair. I will keep you updated. | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs That’s a very kind offer stereo5. I would very much appreciate a copy of the service manual. Hopefully it will help me to better understand the problem and help me to decide where to go from the place where I am at now. My email is russ751@comcast... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs Thanks for the advice steelhead. How do I contact Bill Thalman? I also think the Esoteric sounds better than the Sony. I am frustrated with the quality/reliability of the transport. | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs Well stereo5 it looks like you got me again. I am sorry that your SCD777ES is no longer working. Mine works fine and still sounds good. None of this helps me to understand what is happening with my K-01. Nor does it help me to find a path to g... | |
| Esoteric VRDS-NEO not reading discs I am hearing from a number of you that I should expect to have problems with the drive and laser pickup on my Esoteric K-01 after 7 years, and that I should expect an expensive repair from "experts." My best response to these comments is that I h... | |
| Innuos Statement vs Zenith Mk3 + PhoenixUSB i was not thinking of using both in the same system. The USB Regen was cheap enough that i thought it would be interesting to have it for a comparison. i also have a much cheaper bedroom system that can use it in. |