Esoteric X-01 power cord

I would agree that you most likely need to look at a different source (for example, my Wadia 861se modified by GNSC is exemplary with regard to what you are looking for).

I have the X03SE with a Shunyata Python Vx Alpha PC and am very happy. The PC made my background quieter, thus increasing dynamics. I'm a big power cable,interconnect, speaker cable believer, but I don't necessarilly think cables will give you more "weight", unless the cables you currently have are just so far from neutral, and, as previously mentioned, lean. Are you using balanced out or single ended? I think the SE are not as "meaty" as the balanced. You haven't mentioned any other of your components-that would help (it could just be too many things not giving you what you want-that is a GREAT CD player!). Could be speaker placement, room, preamp, speakers, amps-you name it. Alot of fun work to do.

......and off we go ! Try the Purist Audio 20th Anniversary Contego power cord....I also have Esoteric gear and like the match....but YMMV...just my opinion...but computer cords ...placebo effect- please

Thanks all for your (mostly) helpful suggestions.

I intentionally kept the details of my system quiet, firstly, because you're unlikely to have experience of them (UK cottage industry manufacturer, which have been extensively tweaked) and, secondly, because I recently heard another digital source (computer based) in my system deliver that extra body / fullness I now realise is missing.

There's been a couple of mentions of Shunyata cables and I've had a few many years ago (Python / Anaconda vx & alpha / KC v1 & 2). I do recall the Python and KCv1 having a very full sonic signature which could work well for me now. I'm also going to borrow a couple of warm sounding cords from a friend this weekend to try out.

The point Mooglie raised about plating metal is a good one. I've had most of the oyaide plugs and their sonic signatures differ quite noticeably. Given that these all fit the acrolink carbon barrels on my Bohica, then maybe I'll try some swapping around to see if that nudges me in the right direction. Sometimes a number of small tweaks can make all the difference.

Thanks once again for taking the time to share your thoughts,
Mark

Cerrot - yes I'm using the balanced outputs.