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I'm thinking about purchasing a Luxman D-08 SACD/CD Player
W@essrand where are you located? 
I'm thinking about purchasing a Luxman D-08 SACD/CD Player
@cmach - yes, I have owned the K-03X as well.  D-06u  is a better player IMO.   The Esoteric can be a bit edgy sometimes.   
I'm thinking about purchasing a Luxman D-08 SACD/CD Player
To the OP.  The D-08U is an excellent SACD player.   I have owned the Esoteric K-01X and have compared both. The Luxman is much smoother and engaging.   I have owned the D-06U and I think it is the sweet spot for Luxman spinners in terms of value. 
I'm thinking about purchasing a Luxman D-08 SACD/CD Player
@essrand - I just contacted Jeff Sigmund of Luxman of America.   His words " Not true. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Luxman will support SACD beyond current generation"   
I'm thinking about purchasing a Luxman D-08 SACD/CD Player
I seriously doubt it.  
I listened to the Gryphon Diablo today , what an experience !
You will be in for a treat! 
Gryphon vs Luxman vs Accuphase
I’ve owed all 3 models, well not exactly (I had the Accuphase E-600).  They are all great amps but have “personalities” of their own. Much has do do with what the rest of your gear is, music preferences and what type of sound is important to you. ... 
Audience SX2/Front Row Cables...has anyone tried or heard much of this new reference line?
typo in my last post.  I meant to say "having to compromise" 
Paradigm Persona series
@gpgr4blu - I know you said that you heard Persona 9H at your dealer.  The problem is that you did not hear them at Audio Doctor NJ.  According to Audiotroy, it is a magical place that possess special powers (perhaps brought to him from extraterre... 
Audience SX2/Front Row Cables...has anyone tried or heard much of this new reference line?
@tecknik   In my case (and this is not typical), I found the cables to be too revealing.  Too much of a good thing.  I have been dealing with severe tinnitus and it has gotten worse. While I use to crave getting the last bit of detail and resoluti... 
Paradigm Persona series
@jafant - I actually (stupidly) sold my TQ cables a while ago.   I have been using Audience and just upgraded from the AU 24 SX to the Front Row.   The cable is amazing but a bit too revealing for my rig.  I actually just listed them so sale here ... 
Paradigm Persona series
@david_ten - you are absolutely correct on this. Most dealers have a fairly substantial collection of demo cables. I just went through that process this weekend, auditioning 4 levels of a certain brand.It’s the only way to know for sure. Notably, ... 
Q for any Luxman L-509X owners
@audiotroy you sure like to argue.  Your initial comment also made reference to speaker cables.  Those were Audioquest Redwood.  Sorry for mis-speaking on the interconnects.Anyway, I have no desire to enter into a pissing contest with you - which ... 
Q for any Luxman L-509X owners
@audiotroy - LOL   Of course not!  All top of the line Audioquest cables and interconnects driving your beloved Persona 9H and KEF Blade 2.  Do you really think my retailer would be that stupid to mis-match components and cables?  It is rather pre... 
Q for any Luxman L-509X owners
I also auditioned the Naim gear.  Their $5,000 power supplies take them to the level they should be heard at.  I had a $28,000 Naim stack at home for a week.  It didn’t sound better than my Luxman.  As much as I wanted it to, it didn’t.