I think nearly all would agree that the Esoteric K-Series is Teac Corps best effort yet.
This however does not mean it best machine for all listening tastes.
For some the Esoterics reading of music, which is neutral, may be considered analytical, matter of fact and aloof from musicality.
This is understandable and for such folks others options thankfully exist from Ayon, Cary, Reimyo, ARC, Zanden etc.
The point really is to "know thyself" when it comes to audio. If you understand your taste in presentation you will hopefully be better positioned to pick products which support that.
This however does not mean it best machine for all listening tastes.
For some the Esoterics reading of music, which is neutral, may be considered analytical, matter of fact and aloof from musicality.
This is understandable and for such folks others options thankfully exist from Ayon, Cary, Reimyo, ARC, Zanden etc.
The point really is to "know thyself" when it comes to audio. If you understand your taste in presentation you will hopefully be better positioned to pick products which support that.