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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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onestaudio
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Hi Guys, Its been awhile! Just checking in on your thoughts.... I have a chance to buy a pair of Acrolink 6300s, not the new series II, they are the originals. I wonder if I should pass on them, and go for the newest ones!

Let me know what you think!

Eelii, how are the PCs?
pharma007
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6300s are great when used as aes/ebu. There are better interconnects than 6300. They are not the most refined, and they can be interpreted as bright sometimes since they are really extended as an interconnect. I prefer Tara 0.8, or the new more expensive Valhalla 2. A friend of mine likes Gutwire top model which costs around 3.5k over 6300s. I didnt hear it myself.
pharma007
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As for the power cords, or pcs I didnt hear 9500 yet. But the new Shunyata Zitron Digital alpha sounded much better than 7300 in terms of soundstage, openness, noise, etc. I am considering selling my 7300 now.
guidocorona
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And the remarkable thing is that the Shunyata Alpha Digital PC is conservatevely priced at $999.
pharma007
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I agree it made the sound of both D02 and D03 dacs more refined, smooth and lowered the noise plus it is just under $1K. I recommend at least hearing it. They have also Alpha HC for amplifiers and conditioners, Alpha Analog for pre and turntables. If I am not mistaken this Alpha Digital may also work with class D amps. I am not sure if it would work with SMPS tough, probably HC version is the right choice for the amps.
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