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How does the PS Audio Perfectwave Transport Stack up against the Esoteric P-03?

I am using a PS Audio PWT with my Aesthetix Pandora Signature DAC with great results. Can an Esoteric P-03 or other raise the performance level significantly? I have over 2,000 cd's and will always play them conventionally
in my main system. Put the disc in the transport and hit play...If not the Esoteric, what transport can take it to a new level?

Thanks for looking!

billandsol
billandsol OP
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Thanks for the responses! I am thinking that I can get better dynamics and slam with a more substantially built unit like an esoteric but there will be no chance to do an A/B without a purchase. The PS is very satisfying and always delivers the goods but I feel like I can get more "drive" and dynamic range....Which Simaudio transport were you referring to JAB?

aolmrd1241
759 posts
 
PS Audio’s DMP is a way better sounding transport than the PWT. In tandem with the DS it is a combo that is hard to beat for the money...On the PS forums there are people using this combo on many six figure systems and they rave about the quality of sound produced. 
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jab
450 posts
 

Well Charles, Yes the rooms had their house sound, since the manufacture set up the room. The PS Audio room had all PS Audio products, transport, dac, pre & amp, power conditioner, I assume all PS Audio cables, speakers ? I don’t remember. The Esoteric room had all Esoteric products. How a product interacts with a system is a variable that can only be answered by a home audition. But the question asked by the OP was the differences in two transports sound, which I tried to answer. You, just tried to one up with a list of products and your preference, with no help to the original posters question, other than be like me. 

OP, Sim Audio only has one transport listed on their site.

Just a side note, I do not own any of these products, just what I have listened to.


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charles1dad
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Hello Jab,
My only point is you heard a multitude of components comprising a system. Under these circumstances it is not possible to isolate the contributions of an individual component (in this case the transport). How could this reliably be done?

No intention (or desire) to "one up" anyone. I listed the various DACs I heard just to illustrate that each had its own sound signature paired with the PWT. For an accurate comparison you’d need a direct A/B in the same system with the transports as the only variables. No intention for the  OP to be like me(he already has the PWT). I enthusiastically suggested the Jay Audio CD2 transport (which I don’t own).
Charles

markwatkiss
476 posts
 
Charles it's unfortunate you were the target of such a petty comment.Over the years I have appreciated your input and commentary on audio components.
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