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Old 02-16-2016, 06:07 PM
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Hello All I have been piecing my new system together for about 2 years. As each new component was installed, I could easily notice the improvements to the sound. With the pre amp, amp, speakers finally done, still I was needing more. I believed that my digital player was holding the system back. I loved the sound of the ARC CD9, but it did not have SACD. Many here on AA directed me to the K03X. With the help of Ivan, I quickly became a K03X owner. Today, it was delivered and I hooked up the unit. The packaging was impressive. I lost count how many times the unit was boxed, I think 3, plus the cotton cover and foam. The install was fairly straight forward. I set up the unit and quickly threw a disc in. From the first note, I was completely knocked out by the sound. The details were some that I never heard in my system. I could easily feel the that the bass had tightened up and was full. The soundstage was wide and deep. Smooth as silk. Yes, The K03X is every bit as good as everyone says! This component took my system to new heights from my previous disc players. Last night, while I was surfing the net while at work, I took advantage of Ivan's deal for a PS Audio P10! I hope it adds an extra dimension to my experience. Thanks to all who helped me along with my purchase decision. This is a great forum with friendly, knowledgeable people. I'm glad to be a part of this great community. Thanks, Pete



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Old 02-16-2016, 06:24 PM
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Pete... Nicely done! and welcome to the K03-X Club.

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Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES
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MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES

Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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Old 02-16-2016, 06:36 PM
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Pete......Great looking sound system. With gear of that caliber, a high-end AC power regenerator will add to the overall quality of the system's performance.

Looking real good.
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Old 02-16-2016, 06:58 PM
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And now.....

Burning all the different settings and filters.

It never ends.

Enjoy
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Old 02-16-2016, 07:51 PM
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Enjoy it! Esoteric makes phenomenal products! System looks great!
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:35 PM
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Thanks all! I almost called out for work tonight. I need to play with settings. Many sounded great at first listen. I found these pics of my room on my phone: image-58006667.jpg



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This one from before I got the front shelf and some gear
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:41 PM
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so did you have a chance to compare vs the modwright oppo or is that TBD?
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:47 PM
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Congrats from another Esoteric and Revel owner.
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:53 PM
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Congrats! Make sure you try s_dly2 filter! I love it.
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Old 02-16-2016, 09:27 PM
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Congrats! Make sure you try s_dly2 filter! I love it.
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