Given the rest of your system why don't you buy the Esoteric Grandioso K1 and be done with it. Are you going to be happy with the MCD600 considering you can't "unhear" the Esoteric transport?
I appreciate discovering the absolute best source or front end because it is so vital in the playback chain. And, your recommendation...
However, my quest to be entirely satisfied (when is an audiophile completely satisfied?) with streaming. I have a lot of discs, but not a lot of desire to feed a tray (probably why I gave up vinyl as well). Streaming is getting so good, and with both Tidal and Qobuz subscriptions, the libraries are almost bottomless. My system is at the point of resolve that a cable can make as much or more of an improvement than a new component. I am really keen on your experience with Auralic. My Aries G2 was more than a significant upgrade. Auralic is producing groundbreaking gear -in my estimation- which is quite a feat for any company. My dilemma is either go with a full G2/Gx stack or wait for the PS Audio TSS dac. I have a lot of respect for PS Audio and Ted Smith and their ability to get digital right.
I appreciate discovering the absolute best source or front end because it is so vital in the playback chain. And, your recommendation...
However, my quest to be entirely satisfied (when is an audiophile completely satisfied?) with streaming. I have a lot of discs, but not a lot of desire to feed a tray (probably why I gave up vinyl as well). Streaming is getting so good, and with both Tidal and Qobuz subscriptions, the libraries are almost bottomless. My system is at the point of resolve that a cable can make as much or more of an improvement than a new component. I am really keen on your experience with Auralic. My Aries G2 was more than a significant upgrade. Auralic is producing groundbreaking gear -in my estimation- which is quite a feat for any company. My dilemma is either go with a full G2/Gx stack or wait for the PS Audio TSS dac. I have a lot of respect for PS Audio and Ted Smith and their ability to get digital right.