Reproduces highly detailed performances surrounded by extreme transparency. Advanced technology combines the highly acclaimed Esoteric "Flagship" series design concepts of the P-01/D-01 system, and applies new DSD signal processing at a more affordable price point. As a result, the P-03/D-03 combination meets all the challenges of capturing spoken or musical potential of CD and SACD software.

A newly advanced VRDS-NEO mechanism has been developed and is supported by a highly rigid body construction. The P-03/D-03 CD/SACD transport system is extremely versatile, featuring multiple user selectable playback modes. These include CD audio (Redbook) playback, native DSD decoding, PCM up-conversion and Esoteric's advanced PCM to DSD signal conversion.

An integrated one-piece body style contains separate power supply and transport compartments within a "dual chassis" design. The integrated chassis construction is based on the same design concepts of the "Flagship" Model P-01.

Digital signal transfer of DSD signals is now offered with an i.LINK interface, in addition to ESOTERIC's proprietary ES-LINK format.

• P-03 Owner's Manual (English)

• August, 2009, - AVGuide.com
• October, 2007, - The Absolute Sound - 2007 Editor's Choice Award - Issue #175
• October, 2007, - The Absolute Sound 2007 Editors' Choice Award - Issue #175
• May, 2007, - The Absolute Sound (TAS)
• March, 2007, - The Audiophile Voice - Volume 12, Issue 2. (Subscription requested).
• December, 2006, - UltraAudio.com
• October, 2006, - The Perfect Vision
• June, 2006, - SoundStage Networks