I have an Esoteric K-01XD SACD player. It is fantastic - the best front end source to my system which includes a Luxman CL1000 preamp, ARC 250SE tube amps, and Wilson DAW speakers. Better than a DCS Vivaldi and the MSB high end systems (I have owned these). Although many do not like MQA, it will unwrap those, and does a wonderful job with DSD, SACD, PCM, PWM-adjustable filters. It is also FPGA, and upgradable. The sound is very tube-like, which may be good or bad, depending on your point-of-view.
Esoteric K03XD
I have the opportunity to buy the Esoteric K03XD at a extremely attractive from a out of state friend. I trust his ears and he has always bragged about how the XD line was much more musical and organic than previous Esoteric players. Anyone heard the K03XD? I was never in love with the sound of the older players. Any feedback about this player would be truly appreciated!