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Old 05-02-2012, 02:04 AM
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Shane,
Be interesting to do an on the EAR 324 also if you can find one to compare....
wanna send yours over Stephen?

I sort of know the EAR step up tranny sound, as I owned the 834P and had the 88PB at home. the 324 will obviously have less tube artifacts and be a little more neutral.

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Well in my system the Pass XP-25 was the better performer. look at the Pass XP-25 thread for some more detail.

the Esoteric is still a nice sounding unit thou.
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I recommend you the Chord Symphonic preamp, i get one and I am impressed.


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Discovered that placing a Harmonic Resolution Systems damping pad (medium) along the front of the top plate of the E-03 made a substantial improvement. More body and dynamics. WOW.
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The E-03 is a fantastic phono stage. best SS unit I have heard. quiet as a mouse, very flexible as far as loading goes. After you leave it on for a few days continously the music just flows.
make sure you use a decent PC, as it is revealing in that way.

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Hi,
i've listened your fabulous XP-25, but i can't buy it.... too expensive for my setup, but lovely!
I'd buy an XP-15 or Esoteric E-03, do you think that "little Pass" could blow away the Esoteric?
I'd consider even Aesthetix Rhea or Audia flight phono for my Kiseki Purpleheart NOS.
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Thanks for the reviews. I have been looking for a quiet SS Phono to replace my tube phono. I think this is a winner, time to sell my current phono.
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Hi,
i've listened your fabulous XP-25, but i can't buy it.... too expensive for my setup, but lovely!
I'd buy an XP-15 or Esoteric E-03, do you think that "little Pass" could blow away the Esoteric?
I'd consider even Aesthetix Rhea or Audia flight phono for my Kiseki Purpleheart NOS.
Hi there. a little late.

I have heard the XP15 at home.

I would buy the Esoteric phono for sure. It is more transparent and alive.
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Love my e-03. Quiet and transparent, but not cool. Very flexible and easy to operate.
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Love my e-03. Quiet and transparent, but not cool. Very flexible and easy to operate.
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My E-03 came in today, time for break in... Thanks Ivan!
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