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
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“…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
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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
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