Esoteric K-03 or K-01


After many reads and auditions I am ready to pull a trigger on esoterik K-03 player. I also have the opportunity to get a new K-01 for a great price, but without being able to audition it and still a few $$$ more, so it is dificault to commit to.

Those who had a chance to hear/have both players, how much K-01 is better than k-03?

May be for my system K-03 will do fine and K-01 is overkill?

I intend to run Esoteric player direct to amplifier, how much K-01 may sound better direct to amplifier in compare with K-03?

My speakers are Marten Django XL that driven by ML # 532H.
Thank you.
denon1
Very well stated, Guido. Similar settings work on my P-02/D-02. Have a Happy New Year!!
And a Very Happy New Year to you as well Harv... I bet your P-02/D-02 combo sounds totally awesome... Are you being tempted by the upcoming P1/D1?

G.
Not in the least. With Tim leaving, I'll be very surprised if Integra/Onkyo will be able to support them very well. They should have been nicer to Tim.....

I'm still waiting for news on the DSD retrofit which was promised by the end of the year to my current pieces........
Hey Fplanner, Are you refrerring to Tim Crable? And if so, how does that relate to Onkyo/ Integra? And I believe the DSD upgrade will be available for Esoteric mid March?
Hi Guido, Crossing threads here, Great to see someone who hears the K-01 as I have. There may be many great " deals" out there, that perform highly, but for taste, you can't beat the Esoterics for overall sound and flexibility, at not such a bad price point if you start looking at there competition.