My thoughts on my new Esoteric k03xd CD player.


Disclosure: I’m not associated with Esoteric in anyway, nor am I a dealer trying to promote this product.

Fluid without any edge or hardness is how I would describe this player right out of the box.
It’s a front row presentation without an in your face feel. Images are clearly defined with extension of all frequencies that keep everything in balance with one another. This player is replacing a Luxman d08u and is clearly superior to it in every way. It breathes life into every CD played. For those who say CD’s sound like S... haven’t heard what the latest from Esoteric has to say about that! 

hiendmmoe
Thanks for the review.  I own a plain old K series Esoteric and I like it a lot.  Maybe one of these days I'll make it up to the K XD series.
Wonder how it will compare to the new Luxman "10". Dont know the MSRP of the 3XD but the 1XD is more than twice the price of the new TOTL Luxman. Looking forward to the reviews of both from people like yourself. Thanks for the input
There is a lot of life left in CDs.  As replay equipment improves, their true worth increases