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I just checked the specs on the D-07 versus the MCD-500. It looks like the difference in volume comes from the output levels.
Mcintosh 2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced Esoteric 2.2Vrms Unbalanced 2.2Vrms Balanced |
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Jim.......Balanced outputs are typically twice the voltage level of unbalanced outputs. I wonder why Esoteric chose to pad down the balanced output voltage levels.
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Jim,
FWIW, please make sure you have level matched the gear exactly when listening for differences. Simply matching the volume number on the pre-amp will not guarantee matched levels. Mismatched levels, even as small as less than 1db have been shown to matter. Good luck with the rest of the comparison.
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Understood. Since I do not have both units connected at once I can only try to play the music at what I consider my "normal" volumes. I didn't check SPL on my MCD-500 before I disconnected the cables. I might check them on the D-07 before I hook the 50 back up. The lower output voltage on the Esoteric via its XLR's requires me to raise the volume on my pre-amp. |
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Here is a quick pic. I set it on top of my C-1000 during this tryout period.
A you can see from the display it handles up to 192. I snapped this while I was playing a 176 file off the Olive 4HD. |
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Jim.......Gee whiz, look at those meters. Turn it up!
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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I returned the D-07 demo unit this morning to the dealer. He and I are now discussing some of my options on matching transports and possible trades and dollars. I am leaning towards pulling the trigger on the units. I want to give myself a little time to think on it.
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Good luck Jim. I'll be interested to see what direction you take with this one. A quick question: have you and/or your dealer considered using a a good but low cost universal transport (something like the Oppo BDP-83 SE which can output DSD to the DAC for SACDs as well)? At the very least it would be intersting to compare the Oppo with an Esoteric transport through the D-07. The D-07 has a reclocker on board for superior jitter reduction so that should make it compatible with lesser quality transports. Just a thought.
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