Perpetual Technologies P-1A DACs
Perpetual Technologies P-1A DACs
[Aug 25, 2000]
JB
Audiophile
Strength:
Depth, resolution, smooooth.
Weakness:
Keep manual handy if you need to reset inputs or programming, as you need to refer to number and proceedure sequencing. Paul, after reading your note, I thought I'd pass this hint on that was given to me by PT's tech support (tried to email you directly, but email not sendable): |
[Oct 17, 2001]
Barry Stem
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
None
Weakness:
Lifeless; strips off natural harmonics like a wire brush to metal The P-1A does alter the sound in a way which will please so-called audiophiles who are offended by any product which lets through the natural brashness, bite and impact of music. |
[Nov 23, 2000]
Richard
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
resolution, taut base
Weakness:
thin sounding vocals My present system comprises: Similar Products Used: Cambridge Audio Dacmagic II |
[Oct 06, 2000]
Pete
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Outstanding resolution, clarity and dynamics; great customer service
Weakness:
None, except that instructions could be clearer This review includes the following: P-1A DSP, P-3A DAC, Monolithic Sound P3 Power Plant. It is prefaced by the following caveats: Similar Products Used: MacIntosh 7007 CD Player |
[Sep 24, 2000]
Tom Melanson
Audiophile
Strength:
Excellent and inexpensive jitter reducer.DSP processing future enhancements could prove exciting.
Weakness:
Reduced dynamics and "immediacy". "Interpolation" changes frequency balance. Not for those wishing uncompromising accuracy. After *many* hours of listening I find that Paul Siu's review captures exactly what I heard, at least when it comes to these comments: Similar Products Used: Meridian 518, Camelot Dragon Pro II, Audio Alchemy DTI |
[Jun 30, 2000]
Joe
Audiophile
Strength:
small foot print, I2S input and out, True Interpolation and Upsampling.
Weakness:
None that I've found so far. I have had this in my system for close to 6 weeks now. I bought this because of the performance promise the speaker correction software will make when it's out. so this review is just on the P-1A as a true Interploation Device and Upsampler as well as jitter reduction. Similar Products Used: None |
[Jul 17, 2000]
Stan
Audiophile
Strength:
Advanced digital technology in a well-engineered design. efficient
Weakness:
Only 2 buttons controlling various functions. The following is a combined review on the Perpetual Technologies P1A Digital Correction Engine (upsampler) and the P3A 24/96 DAC. Although both components can be purchased separately, Perpetual Technologies emphasizes the synergistic benefits of using the P3A to decode the upsampled signal from P1A. For example, via the I2S connection, the combo of P1A and P3A facilitates an upsampled quantization of 24-bit at 192kHz! Both products are available directly from the manufacturer with 30-day unconditional satisfaction guarantee. Similar Products Used: Wadia 27 |
[Jan 03, 2001]
Robin Wyatt
Audiophile
Strength:
Wide open soundstage, effortless dynamics,NO RINGING,natural vocals.
Weakness:
Old units MAY distort,Can be fixed easily. Futher to my previous reveiw of the P1A, I would like to state that Scott Liddi at Perpetual, bent over backwards, with all kinds of considerations, too many to list, to fix my problem! Scott suceeded in calming me down and replacing the mis-performing unit with a new upgraded unit, This new unit works perfectly and sounds fantastic! So much so I purchased another for my other P3A. Similar Products Used: Theta Pro Basic IIA, Audio Alchemy DTI PRO 32/DDE 3.0, Bel Canto, Theta 396 Chroma. |
[Feb 27, 2001]
Taylor
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Wider soundstage, tighter bass, fuller middle...you name it. All around better resolution...even without using P3A.
Weakness:
My unit has faulty connectors on the back. I don't know if that's representative of the build quality of the unit though. I've had P1A for about four days now. Sound-wise, it does everything that's been said, so I feel little need to add to it. One feature I've noticed is that (also been said many a times though) my CD now sounds more natural...lost some of harsh digital edge and has become more welll-rounded. Since my DAC is not a 24/96 model (it's a Parasound DA/C 1000...20/48 at best by sepc), I guess I'm not taking full advantage of P1A, but it still sounds very good. Compared to my Monarchy DIP 24/96, P1A acting as a jitter remover does a better job than DIP, but only slightly better. I guess Monarchy DIP is another outdtanding product (and a pretty good bargain at $199). Similar Products Used: Monarchy Audio DIP 24/96 |
[Dec 16, 2000]
Ed
Audiophile
Strength:
Does it all. Huge soundstage with excellent imaging and depth. Great detail, and a midrange that just blossoms.
Weakness:
After a few months, sound became compressed unless I played around with the switch on the P3A. I went into the unit and sprayed the switch from the inside with some contact cleaner and then blew it out with canned air. Haven't had a problem since then. It had been a long time since I had introduced anything new into my system that I just "had to have". Similar Products Used: Meridian |