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Attention Esoteric CD/SACD Players Owners
I have a Esoteric UX-3 Universal player that went for around 8,500.00. Presently I am using a MIT AVT 1 interconnect from the player to my preamp. I really love the sound of the system as is, but I am wondering if I am really hearing all the player has to offer by using a 200.00 cable on an 8,500.00 component. Other than using the Esoteric branded cables which are waaaay too expensive, what are other Esoteric owners using? Do I really need to spend a lot of money to get a good match, as I want to keep the price reasonable.
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Hey Stereo5
I have a XO3SE and a K01 and have had really impressive results (to me) with Triode Wire Labs interconnects. I run both through tube systems and enjoy the presentation and detail. I have used Goertz, MIT, and audioquest and prefer the Triode Wire Labs. If you want to borrow a pair I could lend you a set and you could use your own ears and I have a real soft spot for Goertz and you could run them as well if you want to play around. In any event TWL will not break the bank and Pete makes a hell of a cable. Have Fun. pm me if interested Happy Spinning |
@jafant I actually think Redbook sounds incredible on this player. However, you have to turn off the video components of the player, otherwise the SQ seriously suffers. I also noticed that the player ( like most others) really responds to different cables. For Redbook, I have found a copper based cable is required, the Zenwave cable I am now using is a match made in heaven. |
@jafant I own a Esoteric DV60. More than impressed with the SQ of this model. I use the DV60 for audio only, where it shines on Redbook or SACD playback. |
@jafant Excellent player. If you get a chance, the new Graceline cable from Black Cat cable, or the Zenwave cables from Dave are a superb match up with Esoteric Digital gear. |
I am using a pair of High Fidelity CT-1E on mine - great cable. They are new and catching on quickly. Very revealing of both micro and macro details, but musical at the same time. You can demo from Cable company. Not cheap, but an excellent value at their price point. They will definitely show off what your player is capable of. |
Reasonable is a moving target. Price has little to no bearing at all once you get past the really cheap generic stuff. Each and every system is different and so are your ears and taste. It will be impossible to know without a lot of trial and error on your part. I have had very good luck with Morrow Audio MA4 and Mac Mystic RCA and XLR interconnects. |