Is Sony XA9000es superior to Esoteric DV 50s?

For what it's worth, in the Stereophile recommended compents the XA9000ES is rated A+, the Esoteric SA-60, presumably better than the DV-50 for audio, is rated A. As they say, that knowledged and $5 will buy you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

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I don't think the XA-9000ES is that good. I have one. I found its CD playback rather unmusical. I don't understand why Stereophile rated it A+.

Never heard the Esoteric. Don't know how it sound.

Yes it is