zephyr24069
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| Esoteric K-03X Runin RCA & XLR Outputs Separately? As I mentioned above, I do like the overall sound quality when the transport is set to output to an ESL3-capable DAC using Dual AES/EBU cables with UPCONV=>8Fs (352.8) (also, NoFilter on the P-02 and S_DLY2 on the D-02, Master CLK sync "MCK-IN"... | |
| Power cable "Break in" question Try a portable fan of good size,,...they draw respectable amounts of current constantly and you can vary the speed between low, medium and high (assuming fan provides it) to increase or decrease the current draw at various points in time.....if yo... | |
| Recommed a medium sized monitors that can go loud Monitors I've heard in recent years that made a very good impression but did not hit stratospheric pricing;Legacy Audio StudioHDLegacy Audio VictoriaHD (if you can find a pair,...)LSA1 Statement or LSA1 SignatureAdam Audio S3XVAdam Audio A7XAdam A... | |
| Esoteric K-03X Runin RCA & XLR Outputs Separately? I do like it but for some reason the imaging is not as precise as with 4X.....will give it another try though. Same with upconversion to DSD (meaning giving it another try). | |
| Esoteric K-03X Runin RCA & XLR Outputs Separately? Having heard the results of all available modes, I prefer 4X Upconversion and S_DLY2. 8X (8Fs) is quite good but for overall natural, musical presentation, imaging, etc...I prefer 4Fs (4X). | |
| Esoteric K-03 or X-01 D2? I've already answered on the other thread which overlaps this one...check it out! | |
| Another Esoteric query I have no idea....I would call them to find out. | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? JonJon2020: No worries,...no offense taken, was only expressing a preference given my being thrown into the fray :-)As to Nelson Pass' designs: brilliant man who is a definite asset to the audiophile community. I do not however buy the argument th... | |
| Esoteric K-03X Runin RCA & XLR Outputs Separately? Guido's feedback is dead-on, those are the best filter settings. More warmth, try S_dly1... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? I'd prefer it if you wouldn't use my posts to fuel what looks to be a healthy argument brewing here as the above post (by me) is being used out of context :-)All that aside, my comments, and I think Guido's on filter and upsampling for the Esoteri... | |
| CD Sound ; Esoteric x-03 versus Oppo 105 Jafant: You've got the same question essentially going on 3 current threads....:-)The X03 is less analytical and much more musical than the DV50S (I never heard the SA60) for both CD and SACD. The X01 (having the most DACs per side of the circuit)... | |
| Unsatisfied with Esoteric K-01: Alternatives? Definitely agree here with Guido; if you can grab an X03, or better yet, the X01, you should go for it. The X03 is less analytical and much more musical than the DV50S (I never heard the SA60) for both CD and SA-CD. The X01 (having alot of DACs pe... | |
| Esoteric K-03X Runin RCA & XLR Outputs Separately? Yes, definitely. You should break-in the XLR output circuitry using the same combination of upsampling and filters (or none to your example) to ensure the XLR circuitry has the same amount of time on it as the single-ended you wish to A/B. Esoteri... | |
| Isotek Still extremely happy with the Sigmas and TITAN EVO3 level combination; what a fantastic power conditioning setup....very natural, unlimited dynamics, etc..... | |
| What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker? Legacy Focus SE or AERIS; they do a great job on Prog-rock, Heavy Metal, Electronica, Trance, etc.... |