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Mcintosh MCD-500 vs Esoteric X-05

On the market for another SACD/CD player in the $6K retail price range. Building a secondary system for my winter retreat.

What is the better sounding player in mainly CD playback?

SACD is secondary since I only have about 100 sacds verse 7000 CDs.

Also, what is the better player overall for value and construction and reliability ?

Thank you for your help in advance.
joefama

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mfslgoldcd
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Esoteric X-05 hands down. I had sold the McIntosh MCD500 and bought the Esoteric X-05 once I compared them at home.

McIntosh has great products and really standout with there amplifiers.

Esoteric is one of the leaders in designing digital gear.

Esoteric X-05 is probably the best bargain in High End Audio SACD/CD players.
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