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APL 3910, Exemplar 3910, MF KW, Esoteric X-01?

I currently have Krell KPS-28c cd player ($8500). I am thinking about upgrading in the near future. Please help me decide which player – most important for me is “red book” format. The rest of my gears are Krell KCT pre-amp ($9000), Krell 400cx amp ($10500) and Wilson Audio Sophia ($11500). Following are possible players in random order:
Musical Fidelity KW SACD - $7,000.00
Krell CD/SACD – to be released soon (because of CAST) - $?
ESOTERIC X-01 SACD/CD - $13,00.00
APL 3910 - $5000.00
Exemplar 3910- $4000.00

Will I be down grading instead of upgrading with any of the above player?

Thanks in advance for your input
sd2005gt
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jayctoy
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TVAD, Boa, I like pull ups better.I thought its peeing
contest, not pissing contest.I can also insert foley
if you guys need it, with bag connected.IMO
711smilin
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Hold on a second guys, my cathater just came loose!!!!
darin525
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I have another question.I see a number of comments regarding modded denon3910s .Has anyone actually done a/b comparisons of the stock denon 3910 to the modded versions?Were the differences dramatic or subtle in your opinion?
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glai
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Mr S. smilin, you have to inflat the balloon to keep it secure. Maybe it needs a mod from apl or modwright.

I think I am gettiing the apl so i can compare with the modwright and audio logic DAC.
tbg
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I briefly compared the Exemplar 3910 and a stock one. I was shocked at the greater quiet and dynamics of the moded unit.
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