New Esoteric P02 D02

Hi Colekat:

Very nice system. Some people are using d02 directly with power amp. Are you happy with Brystons and did you audition other power amps. ?
Happy New Year.

Hi Pharma, Yes, I am happy with the sound overall, although there's always something I want to change. The D-02 sounds very good directly feeding the amps, but the C-02 in the chain makes everything sound much better. The C-02 is an excellent Preamp, it warms up the whole presentation. Pharma, I like these amps, but would move on if a better sound at the right price could be had. I think the amps influence the overall sound the least at this level, and think I need to listen to more cables before I look at new amps!
Pharma, you said nothing comes close to the Esoterics for SACD, and you like the Solution for CDs, how about as a pure DAC, where do you rank the D-02. I have listened to a few Hi End DACs, and the D-02 just sounded better right out the box. It has suberb resolution and detail and deliniation of instruments.
Any amp suggestions?

Hi Colekat,

If you were interested in exploring no-compromise high power amps outside the usual beaten path of class A and A/B, have a look at the Rowland M925 four chassis monoblock flagship. I have owned a pair of this Ncore NC1200 based amp since June, and am in awe of the caliber of music reproduction and resolution that it delivers.

My front end consists of an Esoteric X-01 serving as a transport, with a Rowland Aeris DAC connected via 75 Ohm coax, while Rowland Criterion is my linestage.

I have kept an M925 break-in diary of sorts at:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1369518273&openfrom&1&4#1

Technical information on the amp can be found at:

http://jeffrowlandgroup.com/kb/categories.php?categoryid=212

Saluti, G.

Hey G, How much does the quad box set up cost? Right know I'm dialing in the cabling and PCs, but amps may be an upgrade at some point!
What are using for cables?

Hi ColeKat, Rowland M925 lists for $58K. Its M825 stereo sibling costs $32K.

M925 yields 430W/8O and 850W/4O with a 2500W power supply per side.

M825 shares one 2500W power supply for the two channels. Power rating is 400W/8O and 750W/4O per channel.

Where are you located?

Saluti, Guido