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
PALEO,  Do yourself a Favor. Go to the AUDIO SHARK Forums and go under the ESOTERIC Topic. Differences between the NON DAC CHIP Players vs the New Models (Specifically the 3XD) are clearly laid out as to the sound characteristics. There will also be a shootout coming shortly of the Luxman D-10X vs the K03XD
I picked up a K01 XD so far with the little time I spent listening it sounds very good .
I have it paired with a Taiko Extreme