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New Esoteric P02 D02

Hello,

Seems like there is a new set up separates from Esoteric. The P02 D02. Hven't seen any info out there at all, but it is for sale already at retailers. Not a substitute of the P03 D03 as expected, that are still selling as well, but a new category in between de 01s and 03s. DACs and inputs seem like an upgrade of the K01.

Anyone has any info, or heard of this? You can read about it at Esoteric parent company home page (in Japan but in English).

Price in Europe is 3.000 Euros higher than the 03s per unit (so +6000 EUros higher in total)

Any feedback, info news?

Thanks
Eli
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To Colekat :

I am not settled yet. I will audition the new Soulution 745 with DSP upgrade. And there is dCS Vivaldi which is bugging me.
Cd sound improves a lot with the right settings from dac and of course with the right cable choice.

To Zephyr:

How are the Kubala Sosna cables compared to other cables you tried ?
So far best cables I have heard are Odin and Valhalla 2 which are very expensive.
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Well, if you are going all out auditioning, you may need to listen to the new Esoteric Gradioso's.... Just a thought!
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I dont think they will be available in US soon. It will probably cost near 100k without the clock. From the specs, technological details I felt that it was an improved p02/d02 rather than a complete novelty. Especially the transport is so similar to p02 I would hesitate paying twice or more.
That is why I want to explore other choices.
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I believe you are right on the money! I'm sure there is an upgrade in the technology and isolation can be a good thing, with the right cabling, but it seems more of an anwer to the DCS Vivaldi .
Good listening what ever you end up doing!
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Zephyr, I have been hearing my rig come together nicely! The more time on these pieces the better they sound. You are right on, as I pass 200 hours the treble has become more and more natural, espiecally on CDs. There was a brightness to the sound which sounds much smoother now!

I look forward to ever better sounds with these machines, they are definately very satisfying to me and better as I listen more. I believe with a little cable swapping I can really dial it in.

Great talking with all you guys, have a safe and Happy New Year!
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