อันนี้เอามาจาก audiogon ที่มีคนถามเรื่อง MPS-3 และเจ้า Jonathan Tinn จาก Playback เข้ามาตอบครับ
01-01-11: Jtinn
Hello Enzo618,
Besides price, they are very different products. The 3 Series is less expensive to build as we have incorporated everything into one board. The drive that is used, is quite a bit less expensive than the Esoteric as we did not need it to play SACDs. Also, the chassis, while top notch, is not nearly as complicated to manufacture and build, hence less costly.
Sonically it is definitely worthy of the Playback Designs name. It does not have the ultimate refinement of our 5 Series products, but is certainly world class in every way.
Upon the 3 Series release, we will also be shipping an optional small box that will connect with the 5 Series products to allow DSD up to 6.1MHz and PCM up to 384kHz through USB.
Best Regards,
Jonathan Tinn
Playback Designs