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Esoteric K-07 Opinions please

Has anyone heard this player?

Looking for a new player and on paper this seems to fit the bill, but I can't audition. I like a lush warm sound without giving up dynamics and detail.

Running Jeff Rowland integrated with Dynaudio C1 signatures.

Opinions from those actually hearing this player would be greatly appreciated.
yashu
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stereo5
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I haven't heard the K07, but I do own a Esoteric UX-3 which uses the NEO VRDS mechanism. Lush and warm with great dynamics and detail is exactly the way I would describe the sound of my player. I use a Kimber Silver Streak cable from the player to the preamp and a Shunyata Copperhead power cord.

I think you are headed in the right direction.
guidocorona
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I have used Esoteric players (X-01 and K-01) with Rowland gear since mid 2006 and I can't be happier about the results. Just be patient with break-in.... Breaking in K-07 is likely to take a long time.... 500 hours for basic break in, plus 500 hours for each filter and upsampler. Guido
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maxboy00
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I have the Esoteric K-07 player, it is a very clean, detailed player and it break-in time is measured in geological time, mine is still in that process. Overall it should be a nice fit with your Rowland gear. I have noticed there seems to be more compression in some musical passages when compared to the Luxman D-06, but I attribute this to the still in break-in process. This is not a complaint but an observation and that I suspect will go away in time.

Good luck in your search.
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