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Esoteric . . . your thoughts please

Does anyone have any experience with the Esoteric P-05/D-05 combination?

I was also wondering about others' experience with different Esoteric products. I am considering trading a McIntosh Mcd301 for an Esoteric unit, in an effort to obtain better build quality and superior sound reproduction. Any insights would be appreciated. I am aware that Esoteric has a newly released D-07, which has more digital inputs than the D-05. Eventually, I want to include a computer server into my two channel system. But my primary interest is in having the best sounding two channel system playing cds. The P-05/D-05 combination is priced at the maximum dollar amount I would be willing to spend.

Thanks for your thoughts.
thefirstchorus
thefirstchorus OP
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As the one who started this thread, I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments. I brought home a P-05 / D-05 combo over the weekend, and I don't think it will be going back to the store anytime soon.

Enjoy your music.
guidocorona
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Congratulations Thefirstchorus! Keeps us posted on the evolution of its sound during break in. . . and be patient and steadfast with it. . . Esoteric gear does not make for easy instant gratification. . . but the end result is pretty glorious! G.  
dob
577 posts
 
which is better sonically: D-05 or D-07? The later one has more "modern" DAC but I don;t know and wonder if anyone listen both?

Thanks
Rafael
thefirstchorus OP
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Dob,

I did not listen to the D-07. I was told by Esoteric and the dealer that the D-07 does not quite have the sound quality of the D-05. Although the D-07 has newer software and the obvious USB port, to reach the targeted lower price point, the D-07 does not have the same build quality as the D-05. For example, the D-05 has two independant power supplies, one for each channel. The D-07 has one power supply.

I hope that helps.

thefirstchorus
dob
577 posts
 
Thank you thefirstchorus,
I am waiting for something like new X-01 but wih high quality digital inputs (with or without USB - I don't mind to install good sound card in my computer. I have SA-50 but would not mind to upgarde it...
Rafael
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