I think the planet sounds better than either of those players. These days Planets are going selling for $400 used. Another alternative is the Arcam cd72. To me it sounds better than the old planet. It's more detailed, but still has the fun sound of the old planet.
By the way. I was faced with the same choices you are. I thought I HAD to have a 24/96DAC, but that was before I listened to the three machines. I liked the Planet, but it was close.
By the way. I was faced with the same choices you are. I thought I HAD to have a 24/96DAC, but that was before I listened to the three machines. I liked the Planet, but it was close.