Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric

Budget is $10k.

I want something that plays SACDs as well as redbook.

Must have US service available.

I mention Esoteric as they appear to be one of the few still pushing the envelope as well as supporting SACD in this price range.

gthirteen07-01-2024 1:47pm

audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,840 posts 01-21-2025 at 06:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete eudisiam woefully inaccurate is a car a car? so by your reasoning a Ferrarri and a pinto are the same a 1200 Marantz vs a 10k esoteric you are going to hear a considerable difference as long as your system has good resolution. why? superior design: power supplies, superior dac, better data read via superior drive Dave and Troy Audio intellect NJ esoteric dealer
aberyclark Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,359 posts 02-03-2025 at 09:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Take a look at this and possibly a high end "used" CD/SACD player. You can use your current DAC. https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/accessories/geerfab-audio-d-bob-digital-breakout-box/ There are cheaper ones out there
audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,840 posts 02-03-2025 at 09:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete op we have a great esoteric trade in ne owner low hours https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbb1f4-esoteric-k-05x-cd-sacd-players
aberyclark Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,359 posts 02-04-2025 at 01:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "op we have a great esoteric trade in ne owner low hours" Dude, put some better pics up...I wouldn't post an old hubcap with those pics.