Esoteric D-07
 

I brought home an Esoteric D-07 DAC to try out for a few days. I wanted to see how the unit compares to my MCD-500. I have wanted to try an apodizing filters in my system after Serge's comments about the Ayre unit.

It would be to big a hassle (cable wise) to hook them both up at the same time to my C-1000 so it will come down to audio memory which we all know is very short.

Currently I am running the output of my MS-300 into the D-07 and listening that way. Balanced outputs, and have selected the apodizing filter.

Pic to follow Saturday

Jim

I am interested to hear your review. I am hoping the effects of the apodizing filter would not be detectible to my "passive listening" ears :D

Jim...looking forward to it as well. :thumbsup:

Curious to hear your impression. The Ayre has a filter that eliminates pre echo and post ringing artifacts, the Esoteric only pre echo. None the less, pay attention to see if you pick up on the new found level of smoothness and relaxed, more natural sound. It took me a few days to get adjusted to the new type of sound after hearing the artifacts for over 20 years. :D So don't jump to any conclusions, keep listening. :music:

Thanks - Will do . :thumbsup:

That is a great sounding unit, enjoy!

Jim I look forward to your report. Since DAC's are the hot thing now due to music servers and after listen to the Ayre CX-5eMP and the the ARC CD-8. I wish someone would make a musical sounding dac like ayre and arc. Unfortnately ayre and arc stand alone dacs fall short to my ears musically.

John

I spent some time with the D-07, but unfortunately without a recent point of reference. So I am very curious in your feedback.

Jim.......Any comments yet on what differences, if any, you are hearing between the Esoteric D-07 DAC and the MCD500 DACs?

How about that photo. Saturday came and went. ;)

Dan,
Sorry, I am getting to that today. We ended up celebrating Mother Days Saturday and yesterday I was getting Linda and some friends off to the airport and on their way to Paris.

I will post my thoughts a bit later tonight. I want to swap the standard power cable I have been using on the D-07 for the Transparent Reference I use on the MCD-500.
Jim