For your consideration an ESOTERIC K-05 CD/SACD player.Acquired in 2014,minimal use,pristine.Superb build quality.Black in color.Made in Japan.
Incorporating Esoterics' proprietary technology the K-05 utilizes the VRDS-Neo VMK-5 mechanism,and dual mono 32 -bit D/A convertors with two parallel differential circuits per channel.Three sets of 192 kHz /24-bit digital inputs supporting the most advanced high sampling are built in.USB
driver software supports 192 format.RCA and XLR analog outputs.
Esoterics' pursuit of excellence is evident in the fit and finish of this unit.Features direct connection to an amplifier negating the need for a pre amp if so desired.Volume control on the remote adjust the volume in 1dB steps between 0 and 99.
The musical presentation and sound staging captures the expressiveness and artfulness of the music which is as good as any description of the term musicality.There is an extra level of detail,more three dimensional than I have heard in comparably priced sources.It brings an utter sense of poise to the music,a layer of timing and texture,of presence and aliveness that is seductive which will only improve as the unit is not fully burned in.
Offered at a very attractive price of $4395 which is over 50% off current retail ($9995)Will ship from 49783 with 24 hours of payment.
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