Is Esoteric SA-10 sonically as good as DV-50 or 60


I am finally ready to upgrade from my Classe DAC-1 and CDT-1. It sounds like the Esoteric products give the most bang for the buck, especially the DV-50 and DV-60 units. I do not need the video so was wondering if the SA-10 sounds similar to these units? My other consideration is the new Power Wave server products from PS Audio. Thanks for input.
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I have not heard either digital player but folks often comment that Esoteric players are a little on the hifi side as opposed to the musical side of the spectrum. Other people object that those folks must be deaf, of course

I recommend the PS Audio combo because it has an apodising or minimum phase filter. I have an Ayre CX-7eMP, which also has a minimum phase filter, and I feel this is a big step forward in digital technology. To my ear it greatly reduces digital glare or harshness. So I think the PS Audio would be an improvement over your Classe gear.