[jazzluvva]

Greetings everyone , new subscriber and new poster here.
I have had a good look through the threads here and strongly suspect that someone will have the knowledge to help. my question pertains to relative comparisons in the 2 units as in the thread title.
I have just finished ripping 3000 CD's to an Aurender W20. Currently I use the DAC in a Meridian 808.3 ( rest of system ARC ref level). But as you know the 808.3 doesn't do DSD ( nor AFAIK will it play 192 files.)SACD isn't a consideration for me.
So Esoteric has long piqued my interest.
I have read the spec sheets for both the K01X and the D02 / P02 combo.
I think I have three options;keep the Meridian for redbook and get a D02 DAC , change the Meridian for the one box unit or go the whole way for the 2 box unit.
Home demos will not be possible; I may be able to get to hear a K01x at a dealers in my country but not certain.
I guess it boils down to this- is there anyone who is lucky enough to have heard both the one and 2 box options and is able to proffer comment on relative strengths and weaknesses
Many thanks for your time ; I would be very grateful for any insights.
Regards
Kevin