Esoteric N-05XD query

wrxsti

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Hi all..

I've been lurking around for a a few years now. And mustered the courage to sign up today.

I've mostly been spinning vinyl or discs for the last few years. And just dipping my toes into streaming. I would like to keep it simple with a all in one box. And the esoteric N-05XD appeals to me as a esoteric fan boy. It helps that it will match my esoteric K-01 spinner aesthetically.

Owing to my remote location, I will have to buy blind without an audition. So been looking up on the net for reviews or user feedback as part of my due diligence. But information if any, is sparse, apart from a smattering of chatter on a few forums.

So thought I'd post here to dig up the combined wisdom and experience of the fine people here.

Despite the addition of streaming as a convinience, and a tool for new musical discoveries. I also want the new streaming dac to uplift my CD playback. Thus the plan is to feed the coaxial output from the esoteric K-01 into the N-05XD. And sync them with a cybershaft OP21A or a Grimm CC1 clock. Well that's the plan for starters. And that probably rules out the lumin P1 sadly.

I like a big smooth sound with excellent detail and imaging. And I prefer to keep my sources neutral adding the required warmth with my choice of cabling, amplification and speakers.

The esoteric N-05XD, will feed my existing T+A active preamp or MFA passive. And I currently use power amps with 845 tubes with a hint of warmth , though I also have some highly coloured EL34 and 300B amps for the odd euphonic evening to go with a glass of my favourite red.

My speakers are DIY, and were built to suit my musical requirements by a knowledgeable gentleman. They are smooth and deliver the emotional connect that is important to me. They can handle a lot of resolution without loosing the music in the details. Hence my quest for a resolving dac.

Fondly hope the above serves as my introduction to all you fine gentlemen, and a big thanks in advance for any forthcoming experience or opinions on the esoteric N-05XD.



Thanks and best regards
MikeY
 

etunes

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A belated welcome.
 

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