Cary CD-500 vrs used Esoteric X-05

I've read one review on the Cary CD-500 player from Postive Feedback, Robert Levi. He stated that the Cary is much more realistic and musical than any of the mass produced Japanese brands. Wonder if that included the Esoteric X-05.
He also stated that you would have to buy the solid state Ayre DX-5 to better the performance. Impressive..I'm really interested in a non tube unit...
Any Audiogon members listen to either units. I own no SACD discs. Thanks. All the best...