Why do we only or heavily discuss Esoteric as a SACD player of choice?
Can we move the needle on these discussions?
I am considering purchase of an Esoteric K07Xs.
I see it as three key functions:
1. Red book standard CD player
2. USB/other connections as a Digital player
3. Occasional SACD player
Considering it’s beautiful reproduction capabilities I’m sure I’ll get the same results with streaming Tidal via USB or other connections or simply playing standard cd and occasionally hitting up an SACD.
Second Esoteric I’m considering is the integrated stereo amplifier the F07. Based on its specs I wonder how this cf the PassLabs XA25 as a power amp, and how I can combine it with the K07Xs above, what of the DAC option, redundancy, and performance against the PassLabs.
I’m looking at simplifying and yet upgrading at the same step.
Currently I run an Oppo103D (CD/SACD/digital) as source into a PerfectWave DAC (Tidal/Full MQA) into the PassLabs XA25.
I see the Esoteric as a significant source upgrade covering disc and digital. And even providing MM/MC phonostage too from the F07...
Your thoughts and especially, experiences
Can we move the needle on these discussions?
I am considering purchase of an Esoteric K07Xs.
I see it as three key functions:
1. Red book standard CD player
2. USB/other connections as a Digital player
3. Occasional SACD player
Considering it’s beautiful reproduction capabilities I’m sure I’ll get the same results with streaming Tidal via USB or other connections or simply playing standard cd and occasionally hitting up an SACD.
Second Esoteric I’m considering is the integrated stereo amplifier the F07. Based on its specs I wonder how this cf the PassLabs XA25 as a power amp, and how I can combine it with the K07Xs above, what of the DAC option, redundancy, and performance against the PassLabs.
I’m looking at simplifying and yet upgrading at the same step.
Currently I run an Oppo103D (CD/SACD/digital) as source into a PerfectWave DAC (Tidal/Full MQA) into the PassLabs XA25.
I see the Esoteric as a significant source upgrade covering disc and digital. And even providing MM/MC phonostage too from the F07...
Your thoughts and especially, experiences