Esoteric P5/D5 Opinions please

CMK, for my connection between the P3 and D5 I do use the dual XLR. I was referring to my connection between my digital music source and the D5. What cables are you using?

For the XLR, I'm now using the Slinkylinks.

Yesterday I tried using the iLink(Firewire) cable link between the P5D5 and it sounds pretty analog, smooth to me. This isn't some "audiophile" approved item, just a cheap computer cable from the electronics store. Quite surprised/impressed by the sound I'm getting from it. With the remote on the D5 turned on, I can also switch between digital cables on the fly. Quite cool.

I'll let it run a bit more before reporting on how it compares with the dual XLRs.

cmk, you can switch between inputs from the remote???? I did not know you can do this. Can you explain how you do this?

How is the D5 with non Estoteric sources? Anyone have experience?