What to choose?????

Frankly, I believe it's beneficial to bring home one at a time and live with it for a week. Then, when you replace the first one with the second one, you may realize immediately that you either miss the first one, or that the second one is preferable. Same goes for the third.

Having three at once and swapping them quickly in and out doesn't allow the sound of any of them to settle into your psyche.

You might also look at the Esoteric X-05. Has the terrific transport.

hello, to my opinions,in your selection..i pick the X05.. the X05 is good for all around,equipments and all type of music for long run,,the other ones are in personal tastes, for what you may like, good luck

The X-05 is twice the cost of the other players the OP stated was is in price range.Slates,did you get a chance to bring anything home for an audition?Keep us posted.

I have the Cary and the bass on this cd player is beautiful.
It has great dynamics and decay. Next on the list is the
Esoteric.