I am in the process of buying the Luxman D-08 but I'm waiting for my new home purchase to close which will be in several weeks. I was down to Luxman, Accuphase or Esoteric. The D-08 has all the dynamics and detail of the Esoteric and the warmth and richness of the Accuphase. What the Luxman D-06 and D-08 have over the Accuphase and Esoteric is a remarkable lens shutter that works like a shutter in a camera. The shutter closes over the lens and completely seals it when a disc is removed, and opens when you load a disc. You will never have to clean the lens since the shutter prevents dirt and dust getting onto the lens. Thats as good as it gets.
