Oppo Vs Esoteric

@in_shore The reason I passed on the PS Audio stack (even though was discounted highly off MSRP) was more so the technical glitches you mentioned.  In addition, I prefer having a one box digital solution.  You might consider checking out the newly released K03Xs model to replace your PS Audio.  I've also seen some used K03X and 01X for sale to make way for the XS models that were just released. I'm also considering Luxman and perhaps even TAD D1000Mk2.  EMM Labs XDSv2 while amazing isn't available new anymore but; probably also very good if you can find a deal.  

@in_shore Diminishing returns has everything to do with bang for buck and ROI/return on investment, unless you are talking about something else, which you are, so there was no reason to say that it has "absolutely nothing" to do with diminishing returns.

OP, I rarely buy any new high end audiophile gear unless it is a great piece. So if @mdp632 says some new Esoteric models are coming out, I would suggest seriously considering a used X05,x07, etc. the used price probably be about %60 of MSRP.

Remember, these units at $6k are build to last a lifetime. You could pick one up for $3500 and try it out, even do your own side by side comparison with the Oppo. If you did not like the Esoteric (tho I dont know why), you could sell it for about the same price you paid for it b/c the price will not drop right away after the new model comes out. In any case, this is what i would do.

Someone suggested accessories to lower the distortion of the Oppo using, eg put anti resonance under the power supply. When i had an Oppo, I did this. it helped. But still, compared to the Esoteric, etc, it is like putting lipstick on a pig.
After the lipstick is applied, do you still want to kiss her?

1graber your all mixed up , I’m pretty sure by your comments you’ve never heard a well balanced and revealing system , also you don’t seem to understand what I just said ,...by by boo boo 

Ok my esoteric SA-60 just arrived yesterday.  Not much time to set it up properly but it sounds totally different from  Oppo.  Will tell u guys more later ! 

The build quality of Esoteric products is very, very high. They make mass-market players seem like disposable appliances. You can buy a used DV-50S (which weights 47 lbs.!) for less than a new Oppo, and it will still be working perfectly when the Oppo is in a landfill.