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Marantz sa113 vs esoteric k-07

Hi , has anyone had a chance heard of the Marantz SA-11S3 vs Esoteric K-07 compared how they sound? Which is a better player overall? I am thinking of upgrading my Cary 306/200 . Any advise ? Thanks in advance , I really appreciate your input! I am using Usher mini2 , R1.5 amp in mono and Acoustic Zen double barrel speaker cables, and Absolute IC's.

Unclechardy
uncle_chardy
plutos
224 posts
 
I suggest to find Marantz SA-1 (used) at basically same price as 11S3 and and be done with digital. For me it is as good as it gets and much better than any digital at any price.

I have done a lots of AB to other digital that are much newer and some where 7X the price of SA-1 but I have not find any better.

Most Esoteric gear is nice sounding but nowhere near the refinement, dynamics and enjoyability that SA-1 can offer.
uncle_chardy OP
18 posts
 
Hi Plutos, thanks for the response. Very interesting to know that, reason for looking a new cd because my Cary 306/200's cd tray does not go in unless u help lift up a bit and push in softly. Cary said I have a worned out gear but parts discontinued. It still plays well , I'm thinking in the near future to upgrade a different brand CD player. I'm also considering Ayon07, AVM5.2 Thoughts?
ptss
1,964 posts
 
Grab a Lexicon Rt-20. Cheap. And buy a good used isolation n conditioning unit - it will always be useful. Good investment.
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