ACCUPHASE d-570S VS. LUXMAN D-07X SACD PLAYERS


Have any members heard either or both of the Accuphase D-570S which retails for about  $14,000 or the Luxman D-07X which retails for about $11,500.00.   I did an AI search comparing the two and AI says that the Accuphase has more substantial import fees than the Luxman. AI also liked the Luxman sound better;  I am not at the point that I will make purchasing decisions based on AI. I use AI as a guide to help me. But I would much prefer to hear the players  myself or obtain opinions from members.   Thank you. 

kjl1065

Any of these are good and once you make your choice your ears will quickly adjust and you will forget about the subtle differences.  I have a D-10X and a Marantz SA10, another excellent one.  Although in a head to head comparison the Luxman is ever so slightly the winner, it is only by a whisker and honestly, all is forgotten when I just slip a disc in and let the music begin.

Wanted to update my request by adding a third SACD player namely the Esoteric K-05XD, which is priced about the same as the Acuphase, but more than the Luxman. I did an A1 search asking which of the three SACD players would integrate best with my system.  A1 picked the Esoteric and gave its reasoning. Realistically, I will never be able to hear the three together.  I have found A1 to make mistakes in objective issues, but this is subjective to a great extent. How reliable is A1 in a case like this. Any thoughts?  

I use an almost 20yo Esoteric SZ-1 and it might be the one piece of electronics I've had the longest. Build quality is second to none and I also use Acrolink (Esoteric) cables. I'm sure the Luxman and Accuphase components are fabulous but not sure you would need to spend that much. Maybe you'd be lucky enough to find a preowned SZ-1? Don't think Esoteric had a big presence here in the US back then, they still don't. Just my opinion. 

@kjl1056 I have found that AI to be generally helpful with audio questions.  If you are going down the Esoteric route an audio buddy of mine did some comparisons between the Luxman and Esoteric offerings at the upper levels and preferred the Esoteric but everyone's tastes are different.  I have had the Esoteric K-03XD and now the K-01XD se.  If you are thinking of a new Esoteric K-05XD I would recommend a dealer demo of the the K-03XD se for probably around the same price and you would probably get the warranty.  The K-03XD is a wonderful player and the se version is even better.