CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric?

Do you know if D06 does accept high resolution files (96Khz/24bit)?

Specifications claim that coaxial input accepts files up to 96Khz (not a word about the bitrate), but my dealer who received yesterday my ( ? ) D06 tells that on the display appears "coaxial 44.
1" even if he plays 96/24 files... Disappointing, if true!

Luxman , if you or your system wants a softer, smoother, more soulful sound . Esoteric if detail and Impact are paramount .

Hi Toronto416,

I don't know how much this will help but...I spent a year auditioning every one box player I could either get into my own home or could spend some serious time listening to in store.

The X-05 found it's way onto a short list that included the Mac MCD-500 and the Audio Research CD7. The list had included an Ayre player but I was not a fan of the overly detailed high frequencies.

I purchased the MCD-500, preferring it to the others mentioned, I just found it more musical overall.

Since then I have had the chance to listen to the Luxman D-06 and the M-800a amp...and I would now find the decision easy if I were doing it again - the Luxman D-06 would be in my home.

Good luck.

Biggy79 ... Your dealer is doing something wrong with the input .... If it's a 24/96 going in it'll show "96" on the display. I have a Lux D-05 and the two digital inputs work flawlessly.

I too am now having the dilemma.

Esoteric K-01 or the Luxman D-08. Or perhaps a Audio Note DAC and transport combo...