Anyone heard the new esoteric N-05XD streamer cum dac

[newlash09]

My current dac is 10 years old. And the azur 851N is not exactly new. So I want to add a single box streamer cum dac. Iam leaning towards the esoteric, solely because I got offered a mint new peice at a great price . At full Mrp it would have been beyond consideration.

Iam a sailor, so still have covid restrictions limiting my shore leaves. So I have to buy blind. Not many reviews online, apart from the usual fan boys going gaga on some sites. Which to me is not endorsement enough. So has anyone heard one please . Thanks

 

[hifinutt]

nice ... is this for the concept 40`s ?

 

[newlash09]

nice ... is this for the concept 40`s ?

Thanks sir ..

It is actually for my 2 channel system in my small dedicated room which has DIY speakers. The concept 40's are in the living room for the entire family to enjoy them.

 

[hifinutt]

ah thanks newlash . thought it might be overkill for the 40`s
i was just admiring the n-05 at jordans . looks a lovely bit of kit

https://www.jordanacoustics.co.uk/used-products/digital-source/n-05

 

[newlash09]

ah thanks newlash . thought it might be overkill for the 40`s
i was just admiring the n-05 at jordans . looks a lovely bit of kit

https://www.jordanacoustics.co.uk/used-products/digital-source/n-05

Yeah the build is really beautiful on all esoteric products. I have their cd player and it is really built like a tank

 

[Warszawa]

cum dac​

Sounds like snake oil to me.
Not to my taste.

etc.