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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    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"...
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    ? What Jazz Music Selection are you Listening to in the Now? | Analog, Digital ??????

    Just downloaded a 24/352.8 DXD file of Satchmo Plays King Oliver from High Definition Tape Transfers. Sounds really really good!
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    Is Native DSD superior to DSD over PCM? Can't seem to get a clear answer. Or are they basically the same sonically?
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    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.
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    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...
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    Esoteric to 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...
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    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...
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    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    95% of all electric cars are still on the road.... The other 5% made it home! :)
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    This climate problem is bigger than cars and much harder to solve

    I sincerely hope you're wrong. Perhaps the unleashing of the Covid virus might just be a "thinning out of the heard" by a so called Globalist group.
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    Athens, Greece

    Perfect! Thanks Aldarion!
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    Athens, Greece

    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!
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    Athens, Greece

    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...
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    Sigma V2 Speaker Cables

    Sounds like great advice. Thanks
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    Sigma V2 Speaker Cables

    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?
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    How to Isolate my REL Gibraltar G!s

    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.
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    IsoAcoustics Gaia with W/P?

    All that matters is that YOU like the results. Happy for you!
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    Audio research

    Your best bet is to call or email Audio Research Corp. directly. Speak to Greg Christensen. He is very responsive and helpful. Good Luck!
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    IsoAcoustics Gaia with W/P?

    I'm using The largest sized Gaias with Wilson Sasha Version 1. If over carpet make sure you use the carpet spikes. Also depending on your model W/P make sure you order the proper screw inserts. I thought they made a small difference for the better over stock paws. Good luck.
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Addicted ti HiFi, The Luxman sure looks like a wonderful player. Happy for you. The Esoteric K-03XD has only about 100 hours on it and sounding glorious. Regardless of the input. The build quality is amazing.
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Just finished listening to "Last Song". Piano and Violin. Tinna Thorsteinsdottir and Una Sveinbjarnardottir. DSD 256. WOW!!!
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Just a quick update. Back from vacation last week. Glacier National Park in northern Montana was spectacular! My repaired amp is back and working great and can FINALLY listen to my K-03 XD. Just finished listening to Shota Osabe Piano Trio "Happy Coat" K2 HD CD and Wynton Marsallis "Hot...
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Thanks RJ. I did take delivery of the K-03xd about 1 week ago. Was breaking in wonderfully. Sounded really good right out of the box. It is built LIKE A TANK! Love that drawer mechanism. HOWEVER, as luck would have it one of my mono block amplifiers went down. $HIT!!!!! So my...
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Marty, I was so excited to hear someone other than myself is enjoying their Parasound JC1+ amps. I replaced my Levinson 33H amps that I've owned forever. Repair and shipping costs pushed me to trade them in. The Parasound JC1+ amps complemented my system. I also use them with...
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Good thing I have a thick skin! Thanks for those that didn't rain on my parade!!!!
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Thank you Big Dog RJ, I placed my order a few days ago for an Esoteric K-03xd. I knew about the long break in. Excited to hear what it brings to the table!
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    Thanks GSOphile! Hoping that the K-03 XD sounds close to it's bigger brother. Did your player require a lengthy break-in? Happy Listening.
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    Any Esoteric fans here?

    I have the upgrade bug! Just wanted to pick all the fine minds here before I pull the trigger. I've owned a Playback Designs mps-5 player with usb-x for a number of years. Aside from needing some repair issues it's been a great addition. PD is a wonderful company that really is second to...
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    MPD-5 play 4x DSD?

    Brad, I'm considering purchasing a PD Stream IF. I have a PD MPS-5. (hardware upgraded) with the original usb-x (version 1). Did you hear a substantial improvement when you upgraded to the Stream IF? My server is a mac mini with Uptone Audio mods and power supply. Thanks...
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    Wonderful Brazilian Music

    Wishing all a blessed and safe Holiday season! Just had to share a recording that I thought sounded fantastic. "Todo O Sentimento" with Elizeth Cardoso & Raphael Rabello. Although downloaded from iTunes (44.1kHz) the performance and sound quality are wonderful.
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    Stanley Turrentine must have recording

    If you like Christian McBride try his new recording "For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver". Really nice.

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