Esoteric x-03 se vs ARC cd3 mk2

Oops, my bad Audiophile1. As you pointed out above , the AR CD3 Mk. 2 is indeed still in the Audio research catalogue, and it is described at:
http://www.audioresearch.com/CD3.htm

Thank you for your responses so far. I am currently
leaning toward the ARC cd3 mk2- but I have the issue of
finding the proper cabinet area for a top loading unit.
Also, I am concerned about a possible upgrade or replacement by ARC in the near future.

there will always be an upgrade concern. Get your player used on a-gon, so you can sell it later to get the latest model. Nut personally, I think ARC will not issue a new player within a year or two anyway.

Guido,
I only go by the insides of the dv-50s, and Dv-60, Ux-03, and such. I have the Dv-60 for bout 3 weeks now.
Anthony
Aberdeen/mauimods

Thank you Anthony, as you may be the only one who has direct experienced both DV-60 and X-03, what are the sonic differences between the two?