Is Sony XA9000es superior to Esoteric DV 50s?

Chadnliz, appreciate your response. Any chance you've had an opportunity to swap the players within one system to better identify sound differencs?

Thanks Alex. I haven't heard of many complaints about the XA9000ES transport or anything else, seems reliable. I have found isolation and conditioning a great benefit. Any chance you used them with the Sony? Could you comment on the differences in detail & transparency, dynamics & bass between it & the 60 for Redbook CD replay? Is it possible the 9000 has the potential to sound as good in a different system as the 60 does in yours?

newer shd be better,no?