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Model: P-3A Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $699 Description: 16/44-24/96 DAC Manufacturer URL: Perpetual Technologies Model Picture: View
Review by rod gittos ( A ) on June 29, 2002 at 23:10:25
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i recently purchased the perpetual technologies p3a dac from underwoodwally thru the audiogon internet site (walter was great to deal with). i had been looking for some time to add an external dac as i thought this was the weak link in my system, even though my cd player had been previously modified.i've had the p3a dac for some 2 months and am now confident they are fully broken in. the original sound wasn't that bad, but after running the dac in, the sound improved. i have extensively listened to the bel canto dac 1 and agree with some comments that i have read, great inner detail and transparency but the top end is rolled off and is a bit smooth (this dac will suit other systems compared to mine).
the p3a is a bit more sharper in the top end which suited my system better, it has great transparency and i believe the sound is now more fluid. the difference between my cd player and using the p3a is that the sound is more accurate and is less hifi.
this is a great product from perpetual technologies and i am eagerly saving my money to buy the p1a.
regards
rod gittos
Product Weakness: the power supply which can of course be upgraded Product Strengths: the cost, sound quality and service from perpetual technologies, future upgrade with p1a
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: n.e.w. dc-66 amplifier Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): n.e.w.p3 preamp Sources (CDP/Turntable): pioneer pds-507 (with g&d clock Speakers: war audio speakers (made in australia) Cables/Interconnects: axon cables Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, rock, folk and blues Time Period/Length of Audition: 2 months Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Perpetual Technologies P-3A DAC Processors - rod gittos 23:10:25 06/29/02 ( 0)