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DRAFT
1997 ESOTERIC introduced the legendary P-0 as their 10
th Anniversary model. The P-0 featured a unique Lossless sled, optical pickup mechanism
providing extremely accurate data retrieval. This ultimate masterpiece was a winner of many famous Japanese magazine awards and was the
pinnacle of the CD player scene at that time
2001 The P-70 / D-70 combination was introduced. The P-70 CD transport incorporated new VRDS which technological enhancement applied form the
P-0. The D-70 D/A converter incorporated RAM Link function, Word Sync function and many new technologies for jitter-less sound reproduction.
This combination evolved to the P-70VU / D-70VU, corresponding to higher precision clock requirement.
2004-2005 The worlds finest separate digital source playback system, designed to meet the challenge of capturing all the potential of the Super Audio CD
format -“ the reference P-01 / D-01 combination system was born. The P-01 transport uses ESOTERICs highest quality VRDS-NEO
mechanism and is powered by a separate power supply unit. The D-01 is the worlds first monaural DAC designed for ultimate fidelity. This
reference source system has become the benchmark for digital source systems worldwide.
2005-2006 The P-03 / D-03 system was introduced in 2005. (P-03UNI followed). Advanced technology combined the highly acclaimed separate design
concepts of the P-01 / D-01, and applied new DSD signal processing technology. A system reproduces highly detailed musical performances
surrounded by extreme transparency - right down to the performers breath -.
2007 In honor of the 20
th anniversary, ESOTERIC introduces the P-05/D-05 components, incorporate a completely new VRDS-NEO mechanism model "VMK-5," and also
use the world's first 32 bit D/A converter technology. Matching G-03x and G-0Rb master
sync clocks also introduced.
NEW: VRDS-NEO model VMK-5
Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System
An evolution of 20-year ESOTERIC turntable mechanism technology
