It has been seven years since the debut of the original X-01, with its high-precision and high-rigidity VRDS-NEO SACD/CD transport mechanism. The X-01/X-03 series, which have stayed at the top of ESOTERIC’s all-in-one SACD/CD player lineup, have been completely updated and make their debut as the all-new “K” series in November 2010. The design concept of the K series is extremely clear and simple -- a 2-channel D/A converter and stereo player that gives a stress-free musical experience, without

Pressing and holding these buttons for more than a second changes the scanning speed (page 14). 9 ENGLISH Front panel display a u H *SA-CDVCD • DVD-AV I H DOWN MIX cDCH I MULTI] LSHs1_rRSirLFE n Disc type indicator Shows the type of disc currently loaded CD or SACD. Note: This display also lights when DVD video, DVD audio or Video CD discs are loaded (but playback of these types of discs is not possible with this unit). ^ REPEAT indicator Lights when repeat play mode is select

WORD DAC LAYER (normal display) < If you leave the unit idle for 10 seconds, the setting mode will be cancelled. 2 Use the SKIP buttons (.//) to select the options within the menu item. 3 Individual menu functions are described on pages 17-18. Repeatedly press the MODE button until the display returns normal (or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds) to exit the setup mode. Pressing the STOP button also finishes the setup mode. < Switching off the power without exiting the setup mode may cause prob

< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray. < Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side. < Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to malfunction. < Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart shaped, business card size, etc.