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DISC PLAYERS Continued advances in player technology have all but silenced foolhardy doomsday predictions of physical discs going the way of the Edsel—a cry first sounded a decade ago. SACDs, Blu-rays, and CDs not only continue to be released every week—they’re thriving in audiophile circles. Whether you need a standalone transport or seek state-of-the-art performance from a universal machine that handles everything from SACD to DVD-A, we have a player that will help you get the most music from your disc collection. Designing equipment for demanding audiophiles, Esoteric brings more than 25 years of high-end engineering prowess to products that have no peer. Unconcerned with massmarket commercialism or trends, the Japanese NEW “…I know of no other highquality player with such a comprehensive feature set.” — Kalman R ubison, Stereophile “The BDP is a truly accomplished universal player...” “Enthusiastically recommended.” — The Absolute Sound — Richard Stevenson, Hi-Fi News manufacturer concentrates on technical innovation and proprietary technologies to give music connoisseurs hand-crafted components laden with uncompromising build quality, transformative sonics, and unyielding reliability. UNIQUE K-05X FEATURES: ESOTERIC K-05X SACD Player/CD Player/DAC Massively updated for 2016, K-05X is the absolute reference-standard for disc and music-file playback. The 31-pound component contains the world’s best transport mechanism, the VRDS-NEO VMK-5, which features pinpoint precision, atomicclock-like accuracy, and unshakable stability. A mammoth toroidal transformer, five separate digital filters, and an enhanced clock generator abet 34-bit D/A processing that uses an astounding four AK4490 32-bit balanced DACs to convert high-res 34-bit PCM to analog for optimal expressiveness. K-05X even touts USB support for 2.5/5.6/11.2MHz DSD and up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM. • VRDS-NEO VMK-5, the world’s finest transport (pictured) • Unrivaled DAC chipsets • High-precision VCXO clock • USB support for up to 11.2MHz DSD $8,499 OPPO BDP-105D Darbee Edition Universal Blu-ray Player/DAC Get the best of both audio and video worlds for what seems like pennies on the dollar. Adding DARBEE Visual Presence video enhancement to its awards-sweeping universal player, Oppo’s Darbee Edition BDP-105D brings stereoscopic image depth, greater clarity, and hyper-focused realism to every disc you watch. Of course, outstanding SACD, DVD-A, and CD playback, a phenomenal SABRE32 Reference DAC, and an asynchronous USB input remain standard. Oppo outdoes itself. Again. The Absolute Sound Product of the Year Stereophile Recommended Music Direct Best-Seller $1,299 silver, black NAD C 516BEE CD Player Few high-end manufacturers wrap simplicity, value, and audiophile performance into tauter packages than NAD. To wit: The cost-conscious C 516BEE. A 24-bit/192kHz Cirrus Logic DAC, beefy analog stage, and meticulously engineered circuit layout engender exciting dynamics, extremely low distortion, and optimal detail. Its fast CD transport, programming abilities, and userfriendly remote control will ensure you’ll want to remain in your listening chair long after the clock strikes midnight. $299 92 DISC PLAYERS 800.449.8333 MUSICDIRECT.COM NEW ESOTERIC K-07X SACD Player/CD Player/DAC The secret to Esoteric’s enhanced K-07X resides in its VOSP, a state-of-the-art steel transport mechanism that guarantees the laser axis always remains at the center of the data track for impeccably accurate reading. A 32-bit dual-mono DAC, asynchronous USB input, high-precision clock, and huge toroidal transformer also help account for the sensational subtlety, transparency, air, extension, and dimensionality this jewel brings to every disc you play. Utterly ravishing, inside and out. $6,499 See More Marantz SACD/CD Players MARANTZ SACD/CD PLAYERS PAGE 56-61 MARANTZ SA8005 MARANTZ SA-14S1 MARANTZ SA-11S3 $1,199 $2,999 $3,999 FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* DISC PLAYERS 93