Esoteric DV50S, Any Plans to Discontinue?


I'm interested in upgrading my Mark Levinson No. 39 to the Esoteric DV50S. I'm considering this highly regarded machine for it's 2-channel redbook CD and Video playback ability. I don't do multi-channel audio.

I've notice the used prices falling for this unit, and also some retailers are agressively discounting the price on new players.

Has anyone heard any information about why the prices of these machines are softening? Or, the future of the DV50S? Is a discontinuation or model change being planned?

Thanks.
george3

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Well the UZ universal is coming out now and is a two channel with single-ended inputs, and priced much higher than the DV-50S currently is. It's also built better from the looks of things. Don't know what this means for the DV50, but I'm guessing that Esoteric is marketing a range of products at various prices.