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Esoteric K-03 or K-01
Thanks, but I haven't seen a K-01 for much under $14K. 
Accuphase or Esoteric?
I'm starting to think that I asked an unfair, or perhaps, unanswerable question. A lot of people are advising the Esoteric, but I get the sense that few, if any, have actually heard an Accuphase. I know they don't get reviewed in the major stereo ... 
Accuphase or Esoteric?
Tboooe,I don't think I got a direct message from you, at least not by this name. You can contact me at steven.k.reich@gmail.com. 
Accuphase or Esoteric?
The rest of my system is pretty good including the cabling. As I've been using an Accuphase player for the last 4 years, and love its organic, slightly warm sound, I'm just a little uneasy about ending up with a player more on the analytic/sterile... 
Accuphase or Esoteric?
Both redbook and SACD. I have far more redbooks, but I think the SACDs sound significantly better and am not ready to give them up. 
Esoteric K-03 or K-01
I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a new CD player. I've had an Accuphase DP-78 that sounds wonderful, but has developed some mechanical issues, so I think it's time for a new player. I've been offered a great deal on a new Accuphase DP-600... 
Zoethecus cones
Hi Classic 95,Yes, I'd be very interested. I assume the cones are OK, even though the rack was damaged. Would you email me at skreich@comcast.net and let me know what you want for them? Thanks.Steve 
Boulder 850 monos
I auditioned them a few years ago and was very underwhelmed. They were dull and lifeless, with less bass than the 50WPC Nagra tube amps I was using. I have been surprised by their positive reviews in the major stereo magazines. I've heard a lot of... 
Zoethecus racks
Thanks a lot. I'm wanting to take out the bottom shelf so I can slide a fairly enormous amplifier under the rack. This is helpful. 
Tara Labs the One vs the Two
Analog......tonearm to phono preamp. 
Focal Alto BE's with tube amps?
I have Altos, and power them with Nagra VPAs, rated at 50 watts. They're accurate, dynamic, and have a powerful low end in a fairly large room. I can't say, however, how they'd do with 10w. It may depend on the size of your room, the type of music... 
VPI Super Scoutmaster/SME
How about a Graham? Anyone tried that? 
VPI Super Scoutmaster/SME
No-one? 
Power Conditioners
Used to have dedicated power but moved my listening room and with a fully finished basement couldn't change the power supply. Tried PS Audio Powerplant, Shunyata Hydra and Running Springs Haley, and the Haley, the cheapest of the three by far, smo... 
RMAF 2009 tips?
Denver's a great city. There's a new art museum that's an architectural marvel. Check out LoDo and Larimer Square for good restaurants. Rent a car and drive up I-70 west to Breckenridge. Check out Boulder and drive up to Estes Park and Rocky Mtn N...