Esoteric P5/D5 Opinions please

02-22-08: Bar81
Am I reading that right, the P-05/D-05 is the second coming?!?

No, its not the second coming. The P-05/D-05 desparately needs the help of the G-03x master clock generator to really sing. Without this, a number of integrateds eclipse the combo and as such offer far better value for money.

IMHO the P-05/D-05 and the new X-05 are weak additions to the Esoteric family.

The P5/D5 was designed to be used with another BNC link between the 2 units to sync the clock. Only then do you realise the full potential of the combo.

No, its not the second coming. The P-05/D-05 desparately needs the help of the G-03x master clock generator to really sing. Without this, a number of integrateds eclipse the combo and as such offer far better value for money.

*** Kiwi,
WOuld you say that the X0-3se might represent a better value than the P5/D5 if the clock generator is not added to the combos ?

Tks.

Why not call or email Esoteric tech service?

Also consider your local dealer instead of relying on amateur opinion and hearsay.

They abound here.

Well, the dealer is himself an interested party so his opinion does not necessarily have any added credibility over those having experience with the units and, frankly, many times is less credible. The manufacturer also has his own agenda. This is precisely the reason that threads like this exist, to obtain alternative viewpoints other than those pushed by marketing and sales concerns.