Esoteric SA-50???

Hi Alpha,
From what I have learned, the video ability of the SV-50 affects the quality of the audio. The transports VSOP or VRDS-neo also play an important role with the later being superior.The new SA-50 has the cheaper transport but has perhaps a better dac?,and imputs.I've been listening to as many Esoterics as possible and starting to hear the differences between what I been able to hear.Most, but not all has been on the same system,one I'm familiar with.

Montejay,

Im leaning towards the X-05.The VRDS-VMK-5 transport
is suppose to be much better than the VSOP.Although
it would be nice to have the digital inputs:)

Alpha3,I feel your pain!Esoteric seems to give with one hand and take away with the other.As I mentioned however,I like the over sound of every one I heard, so you'll enjoy what you settle on.My wish was for Esoteric to build a single box,VRDS-NEO transport,32 bit dac with digital inputs around $5000.I can almost hear it now........

I am a dealer, fairly new however, for Esoteric. Agreed the line up is a little confusing. The X-05 and the X-3 would be my choices. I am going to get a little more info on the new SA-50 next week, after the show in Munich. Will let you know.

Sounds_real_audio,

Thanks for your response!