Esoteric K-01 vs dCS Puccini


Has anyone A/B'd them ?
dr_john
That's an unexpected comment given what I've heard of the Puccini. Would you care to elaborate regarding the set up and your observations.
I own a K-01, it sounds fantastic, the best cd player I have ever listened to. Never compared it the the Puccini.It would be an interesting comparison.
Not heard the K-01 but the spec looks interesting but owned X-01, Puccini and Scarlatti stack. They all are very super detailed and analytical. Pair them carefully in a system.

Emm Labs sounds silmilar but not as much as those mentioned. I now own a Playback Designs MPS-5 which IMO best them all.

I would love to audition a K-01 at some point because I just love their built quality and their transport mech.