Which one...?


I've had my Bel Canto CD-1 for awhile & although very good I want to upgrade but not to stratospheric heights financially!
From research I have this shortlist:

•Accuphase DP-500
•Esoteric X-03SE
•Marantz SA-7S1

Many of you guys are very knowledgeable so I ask which would you choose & why...& do you have any alternatives?

(If I had the funds I would get a TSD1/DAC 2!)

Thanks
infection

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Thanks guys & yes Bombaywalla I should have included that info!
I want to try a player with a superior mechanism & DAC which I suspect will offer more detail & depth over the CD-1. My current system with the CD-1-
Roksan Platinum Pre
Roksan Platinum Power
PS Audio P3
Neotech power cords-Wattgate/Furutech plugs
Tyr 2 XLR
Valhalla XLR
Townshend Audio Isolda SC
Tannoy DC10T with Townshend Audio Seismic Bars

Music is mostly progressive technical metal, math rock (these genres are vast!)
I'm a musician so really like excellent tonal presentation & volume!