Esoteric DV50S, Any Plans to Discontinue?


I'm interested in upgrading my Mark Levinson No. 39 to the Esoteric DV50S. I'm considering this highly regarded machine for it's 2-channel redbook CD and Video playback ability. I don't do multi-channel audio.

I've notice the used prices falling for this unit, and also some retailers are agressively discounting the price on new players.

Has anyone heard any information about why the prices of these machines are softening? Or, the future of the DV50S? Is a discontinuation or model change being planned?

Thanks.
george3

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I am wondering the same thing. I get the feeling that blu-ray software (especially for music) might be hard to come by for quite a while after the hardware is available, so to enjoy things now, there is still a need for the DV-50. Not to mention the ability to play all the software we already own.

Nevertheless, even certified dealers seem to be discounting this machine. Perhaps because they need to compete with AudiogoN since it seems there is always at least one available here, and they are so reliable, that buying one pre-owned is relatively low risk.
I agree about the rear channels for ambience. As soon as you hear a lead guitar behind you, you tend to want to turn around and look.
But the UX-3 does not do multi-channel DVD-A/SACD...FWTW. I have a lot of DVD-A and SACD and still find myself mostly listening to them in two-channel.