[Louawalters]

Originally Posted by adol290

I own a c-03x, and I think it is a great pre.

I heard it against a Bryston SP3 and a Manley 300B. Just no comparison.

I find there is a very clear separation between instruments with no noise
in between. With the right system the image sounds 3D. Very big clean soundstage. I found it even gave a good soundstage with cheaper speakers.

Have tried it with Polk RTIA9, Bryston Model T signature, and PMC IB2i's.

I would not trade it for anything, well maybe a c-02x if I could afford it.

I recommended it to a friend and after he heard it at my place he bought one. He later did the unthinkable and sold it. Now he complains his system just doesn't sound right, and is sorry for selling it.

Hi @adol290 I too live in Canada - the C-03X is on my short list of pre amps to mate with my Audia Flight Strumento No 4 amp. Do you still own the Esoteric Pre?

Thanks!