Well, if Theo has compared the Esoteric and liked it better at "upsampling", then the Esoteric should get the nod. One, the upsampling can go higher, 2)it's a top notch DVD player 3)it's a first class DVD-Audio player, and 4) it's a killer SACD player.
If you're spending 4k, the DV50 (used) is a must audition.
If you have a all Linn system already, the Ikemi is a great match. But the Esoteric still get's the nod...
If you're spending 4k, the DV50 (used) is a must audition.
If you have a all Linn system already, the Ikemi is a great match. But the Esoteric still get's the nod...