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EMM DCC2/CDSD versus Esoteric X-01

To stoke the raging fires in the current discussions about the relative virtues of the EMM DCC2/CDSD combination,
I would welcome comments from those who had the rare opportunity of auditioning, and possibly trying out the Esoteric X-01, the CD/SACD only version of the slightly better known UX-1.
If you had the additional privilege of comparing either X-01 or UX-1 with the EMM DCC2/CDSD combination, your comments would be especially appreciated.
guidocorona
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hr1
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This is the Esoteric X-01L (Limited) what I refer before:

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/esoteric_x01_limited_followup.htm

P.S.: This version is better than the previous one.
guidocorona OP
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HER1, I am delighted you enjoyed Burmester 001. The dealer where I heard side-by-side TEAC Esoteric X-01 and Burmester 001 was Sound By Singer in NYC. I have heard Bermester 001 a couple more times since then: unfortunately I have not changed my mind about it. . . . may be next time. It is entire ly possible that in recent days 001 has undergone some significant internal updates without changing product number.

By the way, as far as I know, there is no such product: TEAC Esoteric X-01L. . . Did you mean Teac Esoteric X-01 Limited?

Regards, Guido
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talk2me
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I have heard the Burmester 069 for over 50 hours. It is simply the most dramatic, sensual, emotional and grain/grunge free CD source I have ever heard. I am buyig the 001 becuase it is in the Burmester family and will use it as a preamp, cdp and dac for my blu-ray player and cable box. I do not bother with multi channel nor hi-rez.I feel completley satisfied when I listen to Burmester gear.
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