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Old 09-12-2020, 07:41 AM
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I have the P-03/D-03 setup. The transport should give you solid performance, but you may be happier with a more current DAC. If you do get an Esoteric setup, you should also get the clock, it's a must.

Can you match the P-03U with current DAC like the ESOTERIC D-02X without losing DVD-A play?
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Old 09-12-2020, 10:22 AM
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Is the P-02x still available?
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Is the P-02x still available?
Yes, just long wait times.
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Old 09-12-2020, 11:46 AM
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Is the P-02x still available?
The P-02X and P-05X are no longer in production. That’s what Keith Haas (US rep for Esoteric) told me last month.
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Old 09-12-2020, 03:59 PM
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The P-02X is still available; I just received mine, after a 5 month wait!
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Old 09-12-2020, 04:04 PM
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The P-02X is still available; I just received mine, after a 5 month wait!
Yes. Old stock. I can assure you that Keith did not lie to me. No longer in production.

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On August 28, 2020 at 10:31 AM, Keith Haas <keith.haas@us.onkyo.com> wrote:

Good morning.

Esoteric’s proprietary ES Link is the highest resolution signal path in our product line, that is true. I can tell what you are looking to achieve, but I want to make you aware that the P-05X and P-02X were just recently taken out of production, though there may be units out in the marketplace still available for sale which is why they are still reflected on the brands website. The only separate SACD transport going forward will be the P1X from the Grandioso series. So if you are looking to secure a P-05X, you are probably going to want to act on that right away. I am sorry to put pressure that kind of pressure on you.
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Old 09-13-2020, 06:39 AM
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Can you match the P-03U with current DAC like the ESOTERIC D-02X without losing DVD-A play?
I am not sure on this or the prior question on use of D-02 (earlier non-X) unit or "other more current DAC") pairing with the P-03X giving full DVD-A playback as I never tried.

Please ask Esoteric for the definitive answer.

I know for a fact (confirmed by Esoteric) that you can combine certain units (P-02 transport and D1 DACs for example) for a stepped upgrade path but there are certain functions that were not available until you stepped up to the matching later unit (ES-LINK4 functionality due to lack of dual HDMI outs obviously on P-02). As DVD-A is such a situation but in a reverse perspective purely at the protocol level, it is best to check with the vendor directly to avoid surprises).

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Old 01-05-2021, 07:24 PM
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The transport is beautifully built and I think the unit that will improve less than the DAC. I have the P-03/D-03/G0-Rb clock. The clock made an astounding difference. At the time, the clock was $16K. That is part of my home front end.

While overseas (I am out of the US most of the time), I bought a second Esoteric system, the 30th Anniversary K-03X, and after a few months, the G-02X clock, which again, made a major difference, but it's price was around $5K. I have not been able to compare both systems, but I suspect the latter is better. If you get this system, I strongly urge you to talk to Ivan about the clock.

I think you will be very happy with your system.
I didn't end up buying the esoteric p-03u & d-03 combo but still keen to get a esoteric p-03u with a later model DAC which will connect and play DVD-A. Any recommendation of which DAC will do the job??
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