emmlabs cdsa-se vs esoteric 05


I have the emmlabs cdsa for a couple years and enjoyed the precise sound. I am looking for current technology and a cdplayer that would be an upgrade. The esoteric 05 is in the right price range. Playback designs is also on list.
Anyone familiar with these sounds?
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Showing 1 response by doggiehowser

If you don't need SACD playback, I'd suggest listening to the Playback MPS-3.

It's also a good foundation for a computer audio system - handling DSD2x and PCM 24/384 as well.

I have the MPS-5 and it is very close to the EMM Labs XDS-1. The XDS-1 is more neutral and I can hear better bass extension on the XDS-1 but it is really a small divide otherwise.