Esoteric x-03 se vs ARC cd3 mk2

The CD3 is out of production as far as I know. X-03 has been released in the US just several months ago. X-03 has a higher quality transport. CD3 is likely a lot less expensive on the used market. Ultimately the best is simply the one whose sound you find most involving. As for being an investment. . . no high end audio gear ever is. . . they are only expenses.

call over at aberdeen components and talk to ANTHONY PADILLA. you might be surprised what he tells about the esoteric dv50s vs. the X-03 se and why !!!!!! before buying anthing call him. tell him BILL L. said you would have some interesting things to share about the two units. the man is THE BEST when it comes to understanding how and why things work and to make them sound better.

regards

bill
ps try www.mauimods.com as well to send email.

Needless to say, there is also an upcoming Esoteric DV-60, to replace the DV-50, although little is known about it at this time. Ultimately, regardless of what you will read on this thread, or anywhere else, or what any dealer says, it can be only your own auditory cortex that judges a new unit.

The ARC CD3 MK2 is still in production. Their new CD7 is in ARC's reference series line up and not a replacement of the CD3.