Esoteric DV-50 vs the Newer Esoteric players?

Alpha,

I have heard the Esoteric SA-60 & XO 1 Limited. I felt they were great players but a bit too analytical for my taste. Conversely I also have owned a Marantz SA 7S1 and it was a very musical player. The only fault I had with it is when I changed to a tube based system the Marantz did not synergize with the tube system. It sounded bland and boring. In summary they are, to me, on opposite ends of the spectrum. Marantz on the warm and musical side and the Esoteric on the cool side of Neutral.

Hope my .02 cents helps.

Here is a recent comparison between old Esoteric vs new ones vs Marantz;

http://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/music-sweet-music-esoteric-x-03-sacdcd.html

hope it helps

Thanks guys on the info.