A new 2-channel D/A converter, developed from the high performance Esoteric mono-block D-01 design, without any compromise in sound quality.

Additional features include:

• Analog Devices model AD1955 DAC's driven by differential mode for DSD and PCM signal processing.
• Word Synchronization function with other digital components within the system.
• 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.

• D-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
• October, 2007, - The Absolute Sound 2007 Editors' Choice Award - Issue #175
• April, 2007, - The Absolute Sound (TAS)
• March, 2007, - The Audiophile Voice - Volume 12, Issue 2. (Subscription requested).
• December, 2006, - UltraAudio.com
• June, 2006, - SoundStage Networks