CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric?

The Audio Excellence Award 2010 recipients were announced in Japan. The Luxman D-06 cdp received a Silver Prize, and the Esoteric SA-50 a Bronze:
http://www.phileweb.com/ranking/aea/2010/english.html
Regards,
Mark

Has anyone auditioned the new Luxman D-06 or D-05 cd players?

Also anxious to hear first impressions of the Luxman D-05. I do know the dealer I work with is not expecting to have the D-05 on hand for another week or so.

What model would be the competitive offering from Esoteric, maybe the SA-50 ?

thanks

Keith

Or the Esoteric X-05?

I'm confused. If you've already heard the X-05, WHY DO YOU CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK ABOUT IT? You furnish information on awards and reviews and Luxman models - to what end? Do you work for Luxman? Are you trying to talk yourself into or out of either?

Again, as has already been suggested, just try them in your system and see which you like better. Its that simple. If you don't even HAVE a system, then this thread is a bit premature until you do. Just keep in mind that your system will only be as good as its weakest link.