New Esoteric P02 D02

Hey Pharma, Glad your out there. Can't wait to hear your impressions of the new D1/P1. As for resale, 50 percent back on purchase is pretty good to me, espiecally digital, which is 40 to 50 percent off retail right out of the box. Look at Audiogon Digital, all the big dogs are at 40 to 50 percent. Which probably says they are way over priced to begin with.
Look forward to hearing your impressions of the new Esoterics! Hope there is something more than a souped up D-02/P-02!
And thanks for all the input, your like a high end instant reviewer!

Hey Eelii, Where are you? Your thread is on fire! Hows the 9500's? Look forward to hearing back feom you.

Hi Colekat, the difference between the X-01 DAC / analog output stage and X-01 as transport +Rowland Aeris DAC is rather staggering... For the first 150 hours of operation, Aeris makes a nice but subtle difference.... Past 220 hours mark, Aeris takes off, and makes my old X-01 in single-box mode sound... Broken.

Furthermore, because I use only a digital source, I may no longer need my preamplifier.... Musicality and authority remain exceptional, without any digital stridency, even directly into my amps.... And I perceive no loss of resolution as I lower volume on Aeris.

I venture to guess that by replacing X-01 with an advanced dedicated Esoteric transport, I will obtain even more desirable results.

Guido

To Colekat:

You're welcome. It is more like personal opinion based on personal taste and some experience. I would be glad if they are helpful in anyway.

To Guido :

If you buy a dedicated Esoteric transport to be paired with Rowland Aeris DAC, please tell me about your findings.

To Colekat:

As for the P01 VUK transport (list 42k, my deal was 30k) there is a huge loss of value. Now it is worth %25-30 of its value. That is why I recommend buying last possible gear possible or if an older design a used or demo piece.