Wadia S7i vs Esoteric K-01/K-03 vs MSB

I have heard all 3, the Esoteric K 01 and Wadia S7i in my system as well as Cary and DCS (all) the MSB (top configuration and analogue DAC in a few other systems. I've also heard Bricasti (but not long enough and in enough systems to evaluate--but sounded v impressive and I think in the top tier on redbook), Playback Designs, Zanden and Reimyo. My favorites over all are Wadia, Esoteric and MSB. Do not think I could do Wadia as that model is no longer in production and it does not play sacd. Also it was the only one that suffered from transport glitches which are unacceptable in a $10,000+ cdp. But the sound was powerful, rich, deep---wonderful. That leaves Esoteric and MSB both of which sound great in every aspect. The proverbial window to the source. So it depends on your goals. Want the last player you will ever buy? I'd go Esoteric. Want future adaptability at greater cost? Go MSB. This is of course my highly personalized opinion.

@Gpgr4blu,
Do you have any comments on the general sq of Esoteric vs MSB.
I already ruled out the Wadia for the reasons you mentioned.
Thanks for posting.

I'm sorry Sequence, don't know sq.

Hi Gpgr4blu,
Thanks!
Said by other members that the best MSB stack is way ahead of the Esoteric and even surpas the P02/D-02 combo.
So at this moment I would stick with MSB with also having the advantages as mentioned before.

@ Sequence56, Have you considered Luxman?, I have heard great things about their sound, compaired to what is under discussion here!, I have seen some audiogoners pick the luxman over the best available here!, what is everyones opinion here on the Luxman versus whats mentioned on this thread?, cheers!