Just wanted to update. Purchased a Bricasti M1S2 dac & M19 SACD transport. Only a week but thoroughly enjoying the music.
Amazing how fantastic CDs sound. SACDs are wonderful. DSD files and other high Rez formats play perfectly. Sound great. Listening to Herbie Hancock "Gershwin's World"...
Just updated to the latest Esoteric firmware V2.60. Dynamics seem improved. Perhaps more impact. More real. Very happy. I did not rip any discs but downloaded my previously purchased DSD files from Native DSD and Prostudiomasters accounts. Took a while to do but well worth it.
GSOphile,
I really enjoy the Esoteric player. Not disappointed at all. I use it with the Innuos to stream (Qobuz) but mostly with many high Rez files that I've downloaded to the 4 TB internal drive in the Zenith. I do spin SACDS and other discs as well. I know that the Bricasti...
Thanks to all. The Esoteric sounds great. Have no issues with sound quality but in the Innuos settings DSD files will ONLY play when the setting is DSD over PCM. I'm not even sure that matters but is noteworthy. I think the Esoteric only plays native DSD in a windows based OS but I'm unsure...
Currently using an Innuos Zenith mk3, Phoenix USB & Phoenix Net as my music server. My DAC/player is an Esoteric K03XD. Sounds great however I don't think the Esoteric may be optimized for the Linux based Innuos. (Does not play native DSD for example.) I've been considering the Bricasti M1s2...
I will be traveling with my family. Personally, I'm interested in picturesque sea side towns, historical ruins (other than the Acropolis) and local wineries. My wife, daughter and Mom definitely would love to visit galleries and of course shopping!
Looking forward to our Regent Seven Seas cruise to Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey and the Greek Islands this coming summer. The cruise ends in Athens. I'm extending our trip to spend 2 extra days in Athens. Other than visiting the Acropolis what nearby sites and interesting towns are...
I’m currently using Sigma V1 SC with Siltech interconnects. Would upgrading to Sigma V2 SC without a Full loom Shunyata interconnects still be a worthwhile upgrade?
I am using A/V Room Service EVP pads under my REL Carbon Special subs. As with everything YMMV. I think they were a nice addition. Company is very helpful. Give them a call.