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Esoteric DV50S, Any Plans to Discontinue?

I'm interested in upgrading my Mark Levinson No. 39 to the Esoteric DV50S. I'm considering this highly regarded machine for it's 2-channel redbook CD and Video playback ability. I don't do multi-channel audio.

I've notice the used prices falling for this unit, and also some retailers are agressively discounting the price on new players.

Has anyone heard any information about why the prices of these machines are softening? Or, the future of the DV50S? Is a discontinuation or model change being planned?

Thanks.
george3
dbld
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But the UX-3 does not do multi-channel DVD-A/SACD...FWTW. I have a lot of DVD-A and SACD and still find myself mostly listening to them in two-channel.
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rhyno
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any thoughts on how the UX3 compares to the X0-3? i know the latter doesn't play any DVD formats, but does that mean its substantially better for CD & SACD?

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redwoodgarden
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Dbld I didn't know that . Thanks for the headsup. My plan is to use the Logic 7 in the Lexicon MC-4 Digital Processor to create the multichannels from 2 channels on the DVD-A, and SACD discs. I've ben told that the MC-4 does a better job in most cases than what is on the original disc. For example, some multichannel discs have musical instruments coming out the rear speakers; whereas the MC-4 uses the back speakers for ambience only. This is the correct procedure in my opinion.
dbld
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I agree about the rear channels for ambience. As soon as you hear a lead guitar behind you, you tend to want to turn around and look.
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