thyname's System

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@maxdukecapone : thank you.

In my Esoteric N-01XD I keep it simple:

ORG (no upconversion)

Output Gain: Full (I have an Integrated Amp this is hooked up to)

No volume adjustment

M1 for delta/sigma modulation (this is the default Esoteric mode)

thyname March 11, 2024 14:06

Very nice setup!

Question for someone who has Esoteric DAC experience.

What settings did you gravitate towards for the PCM settings?

I see some early discussions but not recent ones.

maxdukecapone March 11, 2024 13:26

Very nice setup!

Question for someone who has Esoteric DAC experience.

What settings did you gravitate towards for the PCM settings?

I see some early discussions but not recent ones.

maxdukecapone March 11, 2024 13:26

Beautiful system. Result obviously of a lot of thought and care.

If you have a chance to listen to it, curious what your opinion is of TEAC UD-701N, which is a budget version of the Esoteric N-05XD.

bosssound August 12, 2023 13:51

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The Esoteric XD series are completely different than all previous DAC implementations. Totally different concept and architecture

thyname July 16, 2023 07:57

That's good to know. My only experience with Esoteric gear has been with older model DACs, transports, and CD players. Back then, the "Esoteric house sound" was tipped up and on the bright and hyper detailed side of things.

yoby July 16, 2023 06:52

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Hi Jeff @yoby :

I obviously thought about it. At that time the logical choice to match my T+A integrated amp would be the HV series DACs, SD or SDV. Too expensive. I have tried many DACs over the years, including the Esoteric N-01XD which I now have for almost three years now. I love it, and honestly I have lost the desire to try other DACs. It’s that good

thyname July 16, 2023 04:42

Hi thyname: I'm just curious why you're not using a T+A DAC/steamer instead of the Esoteric. That system is to die for. Thank you for all of the helpful posts throughout the years. Good listening. Jeff

yoby July 16, 2023 04:07

How are you liking the Perlisten S7ts? I’m thinking about getting a pair of the 5s, but I’m still trying to figure out if I want the Ts or Rs.

What where you’re previous speakers?

msin201 July 11, 2023 23:16

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Thanks @mewsickbuff ! I appreciate it!

thyname February 19, 2023 16:18

What a beautiful setup. Who wouldn't be over the moon listening to their favorite music in such a setting. Kudos to you!

mewsickbuff February 19, 2023 15:54

Oh, boy.......just when I thought I had something good going on........wow!

coralkong January 27, 2023 19:51

What a well thought out room. Great use of space . I tip my hat to you sir.

duramax747 January 15, 2023 06:01

@thyname, I hear you on the move to a different speaker. There are so many darn good choices and life is too short to stick around with one brand of speakers. It took me 15 years to break the B&W spell :-) And having T+A Integrated around is a huge help, the PA 3100 HV is capable of driving most speakers out there. Enjoy!

lalitk September 02, 2022 08:50

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Thanks @lalitk ! it was about time for me to change speakers around. I had the chance to demo before purchase. My pair was brand new sealed, so there is still break-in required.

thyname September 02, 2022 08:30

@thyname, Congratulations for new speaker/subwoofer. I have not heard of S7t’s but now I’m intrigued:-)

lalitk September 02, 2022 07:37

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Sorry Gary, I no longer have the MSB Discrete

thyname November 24, 2021 03:41

Hello fellow audiophile-great system-do you still have msb discreet dad?

I just got one here to demo and compare to my Mac 12000 integrated built in dac and my aesthetix Pandora eclipse-so far digging it-what were your thoughts on it over the long term on it?

cheers-

Gary

gbrow November 23, 2021 23:24

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Thank you. Mostly yes. Except for the Everest which will remain with Omega XC

thyname October 24, 2021 18:21

Nice system here :)

Your cabling from Shunyata are quite high end.. are you switching to Zavfino in this system?

kimurastanley October 24, 2021 18:15

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Thanks @jerryg123

thyname October 21, 2021 12:41

Very nice room and system.

jerryg123 October 21, 2021 12:35

A beautiful room and system. Interesting combination with Esoteric player/transport and T+A integrated amp.

Happy Listening!

jafant September 13, 2021 04:49

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Thanks!

Yes indeed, all shelves and platforms are Mapleshade

thyname May 11, 2021 17:47

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