Esoteric C-02x and the Luxaman c-900u pre-amps - your thoughts


I am looking into these two pre-amps and will toss this question to the Audiogon experts and ask that question ; Your thoughts on these two pre-amps. I am taking consideration into ; the reliability of the piece, strength of the company's distribution here in the US as where would I get it repaired, the best re-sale value of either and last but not least ; the sonic characteristics of these two pre-amps. Thank you and much appreciated.     
garebear
Hello Zephyr........I had the opportunity and went and really listened to the similarly priced ; Luxman C900u pre-amp and I will tell you that is one hell of a pre-amp. Very musical and open .....darn it as was just about to pull the trigger on the Esoteric C-02x.