I've talked with them about the new models... the only sonic change is they now offer a transformer based balanced out section as an upgrade over the active balanced outputs... this option is also available for existing models. The other changes are cosmetic and the option of buying a DEQX unit with built in digital amps... basically making it a very sophisticated tri-amped integrated amp!
Here is a list of the new models:
1) The PDC3 preamp processor. This has essentially the same internals as PDC2.6P but is 2U high with thick aluminum front panel and machined buttons etc. It also has blanked out cut-outs on the rear panel for the Dig out and the Bal out boards, so both can be installed together and can be upgraded in the field. We have a new all Jensen transformer balanced out board ($950) that is compatible with the existing one, so can also be used in PDC=2.6 models. List price of standard unit is US$4,450. Option prices for Bal out, dig out, and Earthworks mic are the same as for PDC-2.6 options.
2) The PDC3-300 is the same as above but with four internal Hypex UcD180'AD' version amps (for bi-amping) with 300W linear PSU that also powers the PDC board. Speakon 4-pin output connectors. All inputs, line outs etc are still available as per 'standard' PDC-2.6P. List price is US$5,950.
3) The PDC3-50 is same as '1' above but with internal 500W linear PSU (also powering PDC) whose DC output is provided by two 4-pin Neutric female connectors (mute, -55V, OV, +55V) to power two external bi-amp modules that can be mounted on the rear of the speaker boxes. Each module contains two UcD400 AD version amp modules and additional local low Z capacitors (8,800uF). List price is US$7,950.
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