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Rowland 625
Hi David,Congratulations on getting the new Rowland amp. It sounds like you are really enjoying what you are hearing. I am guessing that Guido is now salivating to get a Rowland 625 into his system as well.Arnie 
Esoteric P03 D03 owners: To clock or not to clock
Zephyr - I run the clock at 176.4, but in my system, I prefer upsampling to DSD but definitely to not like that with the filter on - so I have the filter off. I find that in this configuration, the overall sound is more effortless and relaxed soun... 
Esoteric P03 D03 owners: To clock or not to clock
Hi Eli,When you upsample redbook to DSD, Esoteric does recommend setting the external clock to 176.4. I also prefer the sound this way as well so this is how I have it set. On top of my transport is something that I purchased from Bright Star Audi... 
Esoteric P03 D03 owners: To clock or not to clock
Eli, with the external clock, be sure to read the manual to insure that you have the clock rate set correctly for how you use the P03/D03 combo. The second point that I would make is once you have the clock set up with the P03 D03, just listen wit... 
Esoteric Digital Separates
Dodgealum, I also have the P03 D03 G0s combo. Adding a G03x clock to the X03Se will make no audible difference that you will be able to hear. I have tried the G0s clock with the X01 limited player in a previous system of mine and in my dealers sys... 
Power cords and turntable power supplies
Thanks Lloyd. 
Power cords and turntable power supplies
Hi Lloydelee21,I was wondering if you could provide some thoughts on what the differences were between the Robusto power cord and the PAD Anniversary Contego PC's and which component you are using the Robusto power cords on. Thanks very much. 
Jazz must have pressings???
Yes, I am 100% sure its Monty Alexander. Here is a link to a CD version on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/RAY-BROWN-BASS-SUMMERWIND-NEW-CD-/120649110905?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item1c173f5579The LP is hard to find. I think the one that you are referring t... 
Jazz must have pressings???
Here are a few that I really enjoy. Not in any particular order they are:1. Count Basie - 88 Basie Street. The original on Pablo is wonderful. 2. Bill Berry - For Duke - direct to disc on the Jeton label.3. Ray Brown and Monty Alexander - Summerwi... 
Shelby Lynn: Just a Little Lovin LP
I have both the CD and the LP. The CD has very good sound, but having said that, the LP (at least my copy) while slightly on the noisy side, won't let you down in sound quality. 
Esoteric P03 - D03
Elise,The clock - either the G0s or the G0rb will make a nice improvement - it adds a level of refinement to the sound but it is more on the subtle side. I think your plan to initially get the P03/D03 and use the clock in the D03 to clock the P03 ... 
Esoteric P03 - D03
Eelii08,I own the P03/D03 combo and in my opinion, the best way to connect them is via the Dual AES/EBU digital connection. This allows you the flexibility to up convert redbook CD to 88.2, 176.4 or to DSD as well as play SACD's. In my listening t... 
Input Impedance of Dreadnaught II
Hi Dwight,Before I had the 5A's, I also used a 3A/2WQ combo. When I changed to the 5A's I did an in home demo comparison between the Dreadnaught II and the Theta Citadel amps. The Citadels were quite a step up from the Dreadnaught II. They have si... 
Input Impedance of Dreadnaught II
Hi, I have previously used a Dreadnaught II and Vandy 5A's. You should sum the 50K per leg balanced input impedance (so its 100K), and then set the balanced Vandy high pass filters on the 100K setting and you will be good to go. 
Review: Appogg Systems Isolation Platform Tweak
Hi John,I agree with everything you have said - a very good product at a very fair price with excellent customer service. Thanks