Luxman d-08u vs berkeley reference 2 dac

My local dealer just got in the Luxman D-03X CD. The DAC has full MQA. Typical Luxman build quality. It looks like a $5-$6,000 player. Price $3295. Not hooked up yet but I'll stopping by soon to give it a listen. Luxman has been on a roll the last few years w/a lot of high quality electronics. I have the CL-38U-SE tube preamp and the PDA-171A TT. Very satisfied w/both.

luxmancl38, Wow, $3295 is less than I was expecting. Any word on the price of the new D-10X?   

In looking at specs on luxmanamerica.com website, it appears the D-03X CD does not use the LuXman original Disc Transport Mechanism.  I have read many times this transport mechanism is highly praised but also expensive.  It will be interesting to find out what specifically is being used now on this one and D-10X.

I think the new d-10x is introduced at $16,500. A tad higher than the outgoing d08u.

^ and where did you hear that?