Esoteric K-01 vs dCS Puccini

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.

I traded in my X01D2 for the K01. Ther is no comparison, the K01 is far superior in every way, it is obvious and no A-B comparison is required to distinguish the difference.And, that is saying a lot, because the X-01D2 is an excellent CD/SACD player.

Matjet... Have you auditioned the MPS-5? Love to hear what you think if you have now that you own the K-01.

I love to A-B the Esoteric K-01 with the Playback Designs MPS-5 at some point.

No, I have not heard the MPS-5.

Matjet.

Thanks. I initially wanted to buy the K-01 when it 1st came out but couldn't so bought the MPS-5 instead. I'm sure the K-01 is also a stonking player.