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Cary 306 Pro or Esoteric X-01 LE or DCS P8i MKII

Hi,
I want to buy a SACD player used. For my budget I can buy the Cary 306 Pro or the Esoteric X-01 Limited or the DCS P8i MKII.
I need a balanced player and because it will be use with a full tube preamplifier and tubes power monoblocks, I prefer very detailed and dynamic sound.
I will apreciate your opinions and experiences.
elduende14
azaud
156 posts
 
Esoteric is the only low-fatigue digital I've owned. I own an XO3SE, and it easily bettered the Cary Pro it replaced, as well as the AA Prestige and ARC CD7. The only way up is more Esoteric (and money!), or back to vinyl...
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gfroman
142 posts
 
Disclaimer - I sell Esoteric gear.
Trust me in saying that the new Esoteric K-Series is even better!
Have sold many K-01 and K-03 units to some thrilled customers.
Enjoy..............
elduende14 OP
51 posts
 
Thank you Gfroman. I understand. But the K-03 and K-01 are out of muy budget.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Have you considered the Ayre 5 universal player? It sounds exactly like what you are looking for. You'll probably save some money as well.
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tboooe
1,009 posts
 
It would be helpful to know details of your system. That being said, if you are after dynamic sound, i would go for the Esoteric. I have owned both Esoteric X-03 then the P3/D5 combo and the Cary 303 and 306. I now own the Luxman D-06 which To me it's a bit more organic sounding. Good luck.
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