New Esoteric P02 D02
This is the D-02 page here: D-02 link The AK4399 DACs are still used but, just like in the K-01, with Esoteric DSPs performing different digital filter algorithms. The AK4399 works in "digital filter bypass mode". Best, Alex Peychev |
Hi Eli, Esoteric claims some new type of digital interface between transport and DAC that includes non-PLL type of synchronization that is much more desirable than the usual PLL, so I think the P-02 compliments the D-02 in that respect, although I am not sure whether the actual VRDS transport in the P-02 is superior to the P-03. Please note that the well known 10MHz Rubidium external clocks use PLLs and VCOs which, in my view, are inferior to their new synchronization technology. FYI, Ed Metiner and Andreas Koch did a similar non-PLL sync even in their older transport/DAC combos. Of course, I still feel that the asynchronous approach is even better, and use it in all of my products, but that is just me. :-) Everything has good and bad sides, I guess. Hope this helps! Best wishes, Alex Peychev |
A piano? You have to hear a solo piano with the 02s. Upper is more natural. Easy to hear the difference Piano is my favorite, and violin is the other instrument that is really telling what the audio system can do. This said, maybe you'd consider a shootout between the P02/D02 and NWO-MS? Just let me know when and I'll be there. Best wishes, Alex Peychev |
