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Old 12-03-2012, 02:15 PM
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This is whyAA ROCKS! Seriously - name one other forum that could do this?....THANK YOU IVAN!!! Dan - THANK YOU in advance of another STELLAR review.
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Old 12-03-2012, 02:16 PM
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I'm hunting for a CD/SACD player since I sold my 1100 and I will be waiting for this review!
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I'm hunting for a CD/SACD player since I sold my 1100 and I will be waiting for this review!
I am sure you know this but the companion TSDX is a SUPERB choice for your DAC2X. If you could hear mine (especially on SACDs), you'd loose it right there.
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Old 12-03-2012, 02:37 PM
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Ivan.......There is no moss growing on your north side. You get'er done, and quick!

This review will be a lot of fun. I have wanted to see a shootout between the McIntosh MCD1100 and the Esoteric K-03 since the K-03 arrived on the market. I am pleased to be able to do this A/B comparison, in the studio system of course. Once I get the Esoteric K-03 installed in the two channel rack I'll have to put a few hundred hours on it to make sure the K-03 is fully broken in before pitting it against the MD1100. This head to head SACD/CD player shootout should be quite revealing.

I am excited about this. I appreciate the opportunity to get my hands on the Esoteric K-03. I'll be keeping a sharp eye out for the delivery, most likely in a week.


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Very exciting! I am looking forward to your review, Dan! And thanks to Ivan for making it happen!
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Very,very interesting
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I am sure you know this but the companion TSDX is a SUPERB choice for your DAC2X. If you could hear mine (especially on SACDs), you'd loose it right there.
Yes, indeed. So many great options! The Esoteric K-03 was one of TAS's products of the year as well.
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This is going to be amazing test and review,I would think if it is as good or better than the 1100 that the option for Black needs to be an option for many of you
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Here is a very informative product brochure on the Esoteric K-03 to whet your appetite.

http://esoteric.teac.com/resources/pdf/k-03.pdf
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here is a very informative product brochure on the esoteric k-03 to whet your appetite.

http://esoteric.teac.com/resources/pdf/k-03.pdf
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