cafe67 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Spotted this one for sale on gumtree https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mascot/stereo-systems/esoteric-x03se-sacd-player-with-in-built-dac-with-remote-control/1147154401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 What do you want to know...? Tase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 that sort of money i would also see if can check out the marantz and luxman players. which 2nd hand should be similar ball park ? maybe worth checking out one of the new esoteric as well. I've seen krispy discount some wiht pre loved and demoes now and then probably be able to get one from him for demo as well ! its something I was certainly considering but picked up my luxman locally instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 53 minutes ago, Tasebass said: What do you want to know...? Tase Reliability, age, sound quality, worthwhile upgrade from my Yamaha or more a side step? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 46 minutes ago, al said: that sort of money i would also see if can check out the marantz and luxman players. which 2nd hand should be similar ball park ? maybe worth checking out one of the new esoteric as well. I've seen krispy discount some wiht pre loved and demoes now and then probably be able to get one from him for demo as well ! its something I was certainly considering but picked up my luxman locally instead. Good points Al, the new marantz sa10 and the luxmans would both be good alternatives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) 36 minutes ago, cafe67 said: Reliability, age, sound quality, worthwhile upgrade from my Yamaha or more a side step? Probably a side step unless you want to listen to Red Book only......in which case the X03se is about as good as it gets...unless you want to spend 20k+ No one makes drives like the VRDS... Tase. Edited May 25, 2017 by Tasebass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntman Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 hours ago, cafe67 said: Reliability, age, sound quality, worthwhile upgrade from my Yamaha or more a side step? Esoterics are renowned for their built like tanks quality. My father owns a X-03se which I have borrowed for demo purposes right now. It is probably one of the best redbook CDPs out there. Sound quality wise... its hard to describe... but its so enjoyable.. no harshness at all... yet so detailed.. holographic layers upon layers.. I think it's definetely an upgrade... but not at that price of what they are asking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Whats the SACD replay like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntman Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 9 hours ago, cafe67 said: Whats the SACD replay like ? That's another level. You get even finer microdetails, a bigger soundstage. For example: Diana Krall's voice becomes even more seductive and velvety.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Turns out the seller is Audio Solutions at Mascot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 25 May 2017 at 7:27 PM, Tasebass said: Probably a side step unless you want to listen to Red Book only......in which case the X03se is about as good as it gets...unless you want to spend 20k+ No one makes drives like the VRDS... Tase. Potential "how long is a piece of string" question but would the x93se sound "better" than my existing cds2100 or mores case of different. Old burr-brown dacs versus newer ESS DAC - although dacs aren't everything of course , implementation then there's drives and build quality between the 2 units, the yahama is built like a cruisers, the XO3se ups that to battleship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 27/05/2017 at 1:10 PM, cafe67 said: Turns out the seller is Audio Solutions at Mascot . can you borrow from this place to check out ? deposit or whatever left as surety ofcourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 1 hour ago, al said: can you borrow from this place to check out ? deposit or whatever left as surety ofcourse. Hi Al, logistically tricky ky being in different states. Ive also " found" another one, sub $4k in price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, cafe67 said: but would the x93se sound "better" than my existing cds2100 or mores case of different. Old burr-brown dacs versus newer ESS DAC - although dacs aren't everything of course , implementation How your CDS2100 would stack up against an X03se in the SQ stakes I wouldn't have a clue and I never comment on equipment I have never heard unlike some..... That said the X03se is probably the best Red player i personally have heard and now lived with and its here where the importance lies, for me i can listen to the player for hours on end with no listening fatigue what so ever.I'm not into the "Ooo i think this has better treble/bass/mids" and associated palaver instead its the enjoyment of the disc or record that captures me and here the X03se delivers.....in spades. Old tech or not its an outstanding Red book spinner and for me that's all that matters ...and its a keeper too.... Tase. Just a footnote a bought mine second hand for less than 4k......but after owning one I would not complain about the price if you can get this down then all well and good...for you anyway... ....and its a "Boogie" sounding spinner... Edited May 29, 2017 by Tasebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 31 minutes ago, Tasebass said: How your CDS2100 would stack up against an X03se in the SQ stakes I wouldn't have a clue and I never comment on equipment I have never heard unlike some..... That said the X03se is probably the best Red player i personally have heard and now lived with and its here where the importance lies, for me i can listen to the player for hours on end with no listening fatigue what so ever.I'm not into the "Ooo i think this has better treble/bass/mids" and associated palaver instead its the enjoyment of the disc or record that captures me and here the X03se delivers.....in spades. Old tech or not its an outstanding Red book spinner and for me that's all that matters ...and its a keeper too.... Tase. Just a footnote a bought mine second hand for less than 4k......but after owning one I would not complain about the price if you can get this down then all well and good...for you anyway... ....and its a "Boogie" sounding spinner... Hi Tony, thanks for your response, most appreciated and honest too. Do do you play SACD as well ? Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, cafe67 said: Hi Tony, thanks for your response, most appreciated and honest too. Do do you play SACD as well ? Dave No Dave. I have a few hundred CD's that all She plays though I might dip my toe in there one day... I cant be arsed with Streaming... Tase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Likewise, I have thought about using the cds2100 with its USB and toslink inputs to try out with a laptop (USB) and my node streamer (toslink), but ultimately cds including SACD are my main source with vinyl coming second - so I guess ultimately I'm trying to get the best possible cd spinner without paying $5k plus prices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, cafe67 said: , but ultimately cds including SACD are my main source with vinyl coming second Ha...I'm the other way around.... which should tell you even more how much i appreciate the X03se.. Tase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I vote upgrade your turntable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 28 minutes ago, metal beat said: I vote upgrade your turntable Lol to what ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 43 minutes ago, cafe67 said: Lol to what ??? How much do you not want to spend? Many options with your table, cartridge and phono stage - but all $$ thou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog brother Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 yes, many options.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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