Think they are just for different impedance cartridges. I have a "verion" P (predessor to him calling the company cotter) that was meant for 3 ohm cartridges. All the models are re-wireable to other settings (plate where hook-ups are comes off & reveals 9 or 12 pins which are jumpered to create specific impedance)My verion is also blue and appears identical other than brand name. Think he OEM'd it to Bryston for awhile too