Esoteric x-03

How is this as a dac + transport unit? If I got one I would intend to use the built in dac. Any thoughts?

d2girls09-15-2018 4:20pm

stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,766 posts 09-15-2018 at 05:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The X-03 uses the Burr Brown PCM1904 R to R ladder dac. I have it in my Esoteric UX-3 and like it very much. I like it so much that I have no desire to change. It won’t do DSD.
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d2girls OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 641 posts 09-15-2018 at 05:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Considering the build quality of it and it uses the vdrs transport, $3500 (CAD) asking price doesn’t seem to bad, and If it’s got a respectable dac, even better.
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,766 posts 09-15-2018 at 05:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I bought my UX3 which retailed for $8500 and also uses the VRDS NEO transport for $4000. it was branded by Esoteric as a exhibition stock which means it was on static display at a few audio shows. It looked brand new when I got it. If ,you buy the X-03 it will be the last CD player you will ever need. I would go for it.
d2girls OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 641 posts 09-15-2018 at 06:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would but my boyfriend would kill me lol. Just trying to see what other owners or ex owners thought of it.