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Attention Esoteric CD/SACD Players Owners

I have a Esoteric UX-3 Universal player that went for around 8,500.00. Presently I am using a MIT AVT 1 interconnect from the player to my preamp. I really love the sound of the system as is, but I am wondering if I am really hearing all the player has to offer by using a 200.00 cable on an 8,500.00 component. Other than using the Esoteric branded cables which are waaaay too expensive, what are other Esoteric owners using? Do I really need to spend a lot of money to get a good match, as I want to keep the price reasonable.
stereo5
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nonoise
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If I could afford an Esoteric player, I'd still keep my Mapleshade ICs. Like others said, you need not spend a lot to get great sound.

All the best,
Nonoise
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rok2id
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You have a $8500 CD player?? Why balk at spending an equally ridiculous amount on cables. You either buy in or you don't. Too late to use common sense now.
Cheers
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stereo5 OP
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I replaced the MIT AVT1 cable with a Kimber Silver Streak which I bought used on the Gon. It has done exactly what I was hoping it would do and I am very happy..
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jafant
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stereo5

 

Re-viving an older thread here. I purchased my 1st Esoteric spinner. A DV-50 in mint condition. A little older, I know. Hopefully not long in the Tooth.

 

Happy Listening!

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daveyf
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@jafant   Excellent player. If you get a chance, the new Graceline cable from Black Cat cable, or the Zenwave cables from Dave are a superb match up with Esoteric Digital gear. 

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