CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric?

I have an Esoteric UX-1 that I had Esoteric upgrade to a UX-1pi, while retaining the original transport. It has their best transport. Esoteric is a pleasure to deal with and seems to me to be path of least resistance in your case. Build quality of Esoteric products is also excellent.

Additionally, I believe Luxman products need to go to Japan for repairs, whereas Esoteric does it in California.

Thank-you.

In my city there are three Esoteric dealers and only one Luxman dealer (but no Luxman cdp on display).

I have seen, touched, and listened to the Esoteric X-05 and admired its excellent transport. I have only been able to see Luxman cdp on the web. How does the transport sound and feel when you open the drawer, and how does it compare to Esoteric? That is not a question I can answer, nor can I hear it play music.

As you say, Esoteric is the path of least resistance. I could do worse.

Regards,

Mark

I didn't even know Luxman made cd players...

There are seven different models imported into North America:
http://www.onahighernote.com/luxman/?c=7

Luxman even makes the transport for the three newest models (D-05, D-06, D-08).

I imagine that in the Japanese market they compete head-to-head with Esoteric, offering several models at similar price points.

Regards,

Mark