CD Sound ; Esoteric x-03 versus Oppo 105

i have the 105 and the Esoteric KO3x, the Oppo does well in its price but it is no match for the Esoteric

Troll.

A legit question -guys. I do not like the Esoteric for CD playback. I do enjoy the Esoteric for SACD playback, as it is, superb.

Keep me posted and Happy Listening!

yes, it's a serious question.
The Esoteric is from 2005...
The 105D is virtually new.
10 years difference.
Is it unreasonable to think technological
improvements over 10 years could be that great?
Based on other electronic developments-I don't
think it was such a stretch.
Would a super TV from 2005 match
today's 4K?

Forgetting about the price differences, for Redbook CD replay the Esoteric has proper dacs, 4 x PCM1704 R2R Ladder Multibit dacs.
Where the Oppo just has Delta Sigma type dacs.

This is the biggest difference. Esoteric would win hands down for CD replay.

Then on top there's the transport quality differences.

Cheers George